Pepperstone vs N1CM
Pepperstone | N1CM |
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4.8
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3.3
N1CM is #13 in our CFD broker rankings. |
Traders from US not accepted
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Traders from US accepted |
Established in Australia in 2010, Pepperstone is a top-rated forex and CFD broker with over 400,000 clients worldwide. It offers access to 1,300+ instruments on leading platforms MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView, maintaining low, transparent fees. Pepperstone is also regulated by trusted authorities like the FCA, ASIC, and CySEC, ensuring a secure environment for day traders at all levels. |
N1CM is an offshore forex and CFD broker launched in 2017 and based in Vanuatu. The brand offers highly leveraged trading on nearly 100 instruments via the MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms. The brokerage also offers a range of account types including a raw spread account with low commission fees, which will appeal to active forex traders. |
CFDs and FX are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. | |
Customer Reviews | |
3.8
Based on 4 Pepperstone customer reviews
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Bonus Offer | |
35% Welcome Deposit Bonus | |
Comment by Reviewer | |
"Pepperstone stands out as a top choice for day trading, offering razor-sharp spreads, ultra-fast execution, and advanced charting platforms for experienced traders. New traders are also welcomed with no minimum deposit, extensive educational resources, and exceptional 24/7 support." | "N1CM will satisfy forex traders seeking high leverage up to 1:1000 with an offshore broker. The low $5 deposit and Cent account will appeal to beginners in particular. On the negative side, the broker's regulatory status is weak." |
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Instruments | |
CFDs, Forex, Currency Indices, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Crypto, Spread Betting | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Shares, Cryptocurrencies, Metals |
Demo Account | |
Yes | Yes |
Minimum Deposit | |
$0 | $5 |
Trading Platforms | |
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Payment Methods | |
Minimum Trade | |
0.01 Lots | 0.01 Lots |
Regulator | |
FCA, ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, CMA, BaFin, SCB | VFSC |
Margin Trading | |
Yes | Yes |
STP Account | |
Yes | No |
ECN Account | |
Yes | Yes |
DMA Account | |
Yes | No |
MAM Account | |
Yes | No |
PAMM Account | |
Yes | No |
LAMM Account | |
No | No |
Demat Account | |
No | No |
AI / Machine Learning | |
Yes | No |
Robo Advisor | |
No | No |
Negative Balance Protection | |
Yes | Yes |
Market Maker | |
No | No |
P2P Trading | |
No | No |
Spot Trading | |
Yes | No |
Mobile Apps | |
iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
App Review | |
Pepperstone excels for its excellent integration with the MT4, MT5, cTrader, and TradingView apps, making it a standout option for day traders familiar with these leading third-party trading solutions. Despite the absence of a proprietary app, these platforms deliver a stable and reliable mobile trading experience, enhanced by Pepperstone’s almost unrivalled execution speeds and wide range of asset classes. |
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Android App Rating | |
4.1 |
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iOS App Rating | |
4.4 |
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Auto Trading | |
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader | Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader |
Copy Trading | |
Yes | Yes |
Copy Trading Platform | |
Pepperstone facilitates the replication of experienced traders' strategies through MetaTrader Signals and DupliTrade. However, it lacks support for cTrader Copy and does not offer a proprietary social trading network similar to those found on platforms like eToro or Vantage, which foster lively social trading communities for aspiring traders. | Follow the trades of experienced users by acting on signals provided in the MetaTrader platforms. But while actionable signals are useful, other brokers provide more user-friendly and sophisticated copy trading services. |
Social Trading | |
No | No |
Trade Signals | |
Yes (Via Chartist Software) | MT4 & MT5 |
VPS Hosting | |
Yes | No |
Tournaments | |
No | No |
Demo Competitions | |
No | No |
Ethical Investing | |
No | No |
Custodial Account | |
No | No |
Guaranteed Stop Loss | |
No | No |
Inactivity Fee | |
$0 | |
Islamic Account | |
Yes | No |
Account Currencies | |
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Stock Exchanges | |
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Commodities | |
CFD Trading | |
Pepperstone maintains its position as one of the fastest and most dependable CFD brokers during our latest round of testing. With execution speeds averaging around 30ms and an outstanding fill rate of 99.90%, the broker ensures a seamless trading experience without requotes or dealing desk interference. It also provides ample trading opportunities across over 1,300 assets. | Trade CFDs on forex, stocks, commodities, indices and cryptos with leverage ranging from 1:25 to 1:1000. The average 211ms execution speeds are not as fast as our top-rated options, but the broker does provide deep liquidity and features such as negative balance protection. |
Leverage | |
1:30 (Retail), 1:500 (Pro) | 1:1000 |
FTSE Spread | |
1.0 | From 0.5 pips |
GBPUSD Spread | |
0.4 | From 0.5 pips |
Oil Spread | |
2.5 | From 0.5 pips |
Stocks Spread | |
0.02 | From 0.5 pips |
Forex Trading | |
Pepperstone offers ultra-competitive forex spreads averaging 0.12 pips on EUR/USD in the Razor account, accompanied by a diverse portfolio comprising 100+ currency pairs - an extensive selection surpassing most competitors. Additionally, Pepperstone distinguishes itself by offering three currency indices (USDX, EURX, JPYX), not commonly found among alternative platforms. Pepperstone has now won our annual 'Best Forex Broker' award twice. | Trade 50 major, minor and exotic forex pairs including EUR/GBP and USD/JPY. While not the widest selection of currencies, forex traders benefit from tighter-than-average floating spreads from 0.3 pips. |
Forex App | |
Pepperstone deliver their MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader and TradingView platforms across both Android and iOS. With faster processing times, the ability to hedge your positions, advanced pending orders and more tools and indicators to take your trading to the next level – they are a powerful addition for mobile traders. |
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GBPUSD Spread | |
0.4 | 1.1 average |
EURUSD Spread | |
0.1 | 0.9 average |
EURGBP Spread | |
0.4 | 1.1 average |
Assets | |
100+ | 50+ |
Currency Indices | |
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Cryptocurrency | |
Pepperstone continues to prove itself as one of the most trusted crypto brokers. Although its selection of digital tokens is average, you can trade popular cryptos like Bitcoin and altcoins like Ripple with up to 1:10 leverage, while its crypto indices provide a holistic view of the digital currency markets not found on most day trading platforms. | Trade leveraged CFDs on BTC, BCH, ETH, XRP and LTC in pairs with USD. The small selection does not offer much to traders who favor crypto, but there is enough for traders to dip into the sector's volatility. |
Spread | |
BTC 30, ETH 0 | Variable |
Coins | |
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Crypto Lending | |
No | No |
Crypto Mining | |
No | No |
Crypto Staking | |
No | No |
Auto Market Maker | |
No | No |
CFDs and FX are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. | |
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