Plus500 vs NinjaTrader

Plus500 vs NinjaTrader Comparison Table 2023
Plus500	NinjaTrader
Review 4.1	Review 4.5 NinjaTrader is #3 in our broker rankings.
Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers	Traders from US accepted
Plus500 is a leading brokerage, listed on the London Stock Exchange with 25+ million registered traders. The firm specializes in CFD trading on its intuitive, in-house platform and mobile app. Spreads are low and there are no deposit or withdrawal fees. Plus500 also has a high trust score with licenses from reputable regulators, including the FCA, ASIC and CySEC.	NinjaTrader is a US-headquartered and regulated brokerage that specializes in futures trading. There are three pricing plans to suit different needs and budgets, as well as ultra-low margins on popular contracts. The brand's award-winning charting software and trading platform also offers a high-degree of customization and superb technical analysis features.
82% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
Comment by Reviewer
"Plus500 offers one of the best trading platforms for beginners. With a modern design and dynamic charting, we found it great for trading CFDs on popular financial markets. The $100 minimum deposit and unlimited demo account also make Plus500 accessible for aspiring investors."	"NinjaTrader is well-positioned to meet the demands of active futures traders looking for low fees and premium analysis tools. The platform hosts top-rate charting features with custom indicators. "
Pros
Zero commissions and tight spreads on over 2,000 instruments across forex, shares, indices, commodities, cryptos and ETFs Premium service for professional traders with fee rebates, external webinars, expert analysis and a dedicated client manager ESG investing opportunities through a range of equities and indices, including the Global Warming Reduction Index Unique +Insights feature offering real-time trading analysis to uncover trends and market sentiment We enjoy using the web platform with its smooth user experience and feature-rich trading tools Excellent reputation with 25+ million clients worldwide and licensed in multiple jurisdictions Reliable 24/7 customer support via email, telephone, live chat and WhatsApp Excellent risk management tools including guaranteed stop loss orders	Excellent trading software for active day traders with bespoke technical indicators and widgets Low fees with $50 day trading margins & commissions from $.09 per micro contract Thousands of add-ons and applications from developers in 150+ countries Widely respected and heavily authorized by the NFA and CFTC Free platform access and trade simulation capabilities Industry-leading futures broker with multiple awards Easy account opening that takes a few minutes
Cons
No access to the MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5 platforms Average withdrawal speeds that can take up to 7 days No social trading functions for hands-off investors $10 monthly inactivity fee after 3 months Algo trading is not supported Scalping is not permitted	Withdrawal fee on some funding methods Premium platform tools come with an extra charge Non forex and futures trading requires signing up with partner brokers
Awards
Best Overall Broker 2021 - DayTrading.com Best Overall Broker 2020 - DayTrading.com Best Overall Broker 2019 - DayTrading.com	2021 Benzinga Global Fintech Awards
Instruments
CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Futures, Options, Crypto	Forex, Stocks, Options, Commodities, Futures, Crypto
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$100	$50
Trading Platforms
WebTrader App	NinjaTrader Futures eSignal
Payment Methods
Apple Pay Credit Card Debit Card Mastercard PayPal Skrill Trustly Visa Wire Transfer	ACH Transfer Debit Card Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
FCA, ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, MAS, FSA, FSCA, FMA, EFSA	NFA, CFTC
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
STP Account
No	No
ECN Account
No	No
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	No
Market Maker
Yes	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS, Android & Windows	iOS & Android
Auto Trading
No	NinjaScript or via Automated Trading Interface
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
No	No
Trade Signals
	Yes
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
Yes	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
Yes	No
Inactivity Fee
$10	$25
Islamic Account
Yes	No
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP AUD ZAR CZK	USD
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange Borsa Italiana CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Deutsche Boerse Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hang Seng IBEX 35 London Stock Exchange Nasdaq S&P 500 SIX Swiss Exchange	Chicago Mercantile Exchange New York Stock Exchange
Commodities
Aluminium Cocoa Coffee Copper Corn Cotton Gasoline Gold Livestock Oil Palladium Platinum Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat	Oil
CFD Trading
Plus500 offers commission-free CFDs on a huge range of markets, including currencies, stocks, indices and commodities. Traders can go long or short on popular assets with flexible leverage and no hidden charges. The WebTrader platform has been specifically designed for trading CFDs.	CFD trading not offered
Leverage
1:30	1:50
FTSE Spread
1.8
GBPUSD Spread
1.1
Oil Spread
0.04	N/A
Stocks Spread
0.08	N/A
Forex Trading
Plus500 offers forex trading via CFDs with tight, floating spreads and an excellent suite of 60+ currency pairs. We got spreads of 0.6 pips on the EUR/USD during testing - lower than many alternatives.	NinjaTrader supports the trading of popular currencies including the EUR/USD. The trading software also offers unique features tailored to forex trading, including specific order and market windows.
Forex App
Plus500 have developed their mobile apps to match the WebTrader online platform . Secure and reliable, the app is among the best out there. Stop loss and limits are available, free alerts and a full range of markets and instruments are available. Visit the download page here.
GBPUSD Spread
1.1	1.6
EURUSD Spread
0.6	1.3
EURGBP Spread
1.4	1.6
Assets
60+	50+
Cryptocurrency
Investors can trade on rising and falling prices with CFDs on popular cryptos like Bitcoin. Plus500 also stands out for its crypto indices, which offer diversification opportunities by tracking a basket of leading digital currencies. Availability subject to regulation.	Trade micro Bitcoin futures with low fees and leading charting tools. Get exposure to Bitcoin through CME Group's centralized exchange with robust risk management tools.
Spread
Variable	Floating
Coins
BCH BTC ETH LTC XRP IOTA NEO EOS XMR	BTC
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

Review	Review
82% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
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