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Tickmill
Low commissions, no gimmicks
Overview
Tickmill focuses on the essentials: tight spreads, fair commissions and reliable execution. Popular with cost-conscious traders and EA users.
Tickmill supports Forex, CFDs, Bonds, Indices, Commodities across 2 platforms, and offers Classic, Pro, VIP, Islamic accounts to cover most trader profiles. Regulation is held with FCA, CySEC, FSA, FSCA, LFSA.
With spreads starting from 0.0 pips and leverage up to 1:1000 (entity dependent), it's positioned for traders getting started who value low commission and ea.
Pros & Cons
- Very low commissions
- Multi-jurisdiction regulation
- Islamic accounts
- EA-friendly
- Only MT4/MT5
- No stocks or crypto
Platforms & tools
Regulation & safety
Tickmill is regulated across 5 jurisdictions, through the regulators listed above. Protections such as segregated client funds, compensation schemes and negative balance protection differ by regulator and by the entity you sign up with - open each regulator's page for the specifics.
Fees breakdown
Illustrative summary - confirm current pricing on Tickmill's own website.
Raw spreads from 0.0 pips on Pro and VIP; Classic accounts trade on a marked-up spread.
$2.00 per lot per side on Pro, lower on VIP, none on Classic.
Standard daily swaps; Islamic accounts available without interest charges.
No Tickmill-side withdrawal fee on most payment methods.
Opening an account with Tickmill
- 1Sign up through the Tickmill client area
- 2Choose Classic, Pro, VIP or Islamic
- 3Complete verification with ID and proof of address
- 4Fund the account with the $100 minimum
- 5Download MT4 or MT5 and connect your Expert Advisors
FAQ
What is the minimum deposit at Tickmill?+
Tickmill lists a minimum deposit of $100 to open a live trading account. Confirm the current amount on the broker's website, as it can vary by account type and region.
Is Tickmill regulated?+
Tickmill holds licences with FCA, CySEC, FSA, FSCA, LFSA. The protections you get depend on the regulator and entity you sign up with - see each regulator's page on BrokaBoy for details.
What is the maximum leverage at Tickmill?+
Tickmill advertises maximum leverage of 1:1000 (entity dependent), depending on the instrument and your jurisdiction. Retail leverage may be lower under local regulation.
What are Tickmill's spreads and fees?+
Tickmill advertises spreads from 0.0 pips. $2.00 per lot per side on Pro, lower on VIP, none on Classic. Standard daily swaps; Islamic accounts available without interest charges.
Which trading platforms does Tickmill support?+
Tickmill supports MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 across Classic, Pro, VIP, Islamic account types.
How do I open an account with Tickmill?+
Sign up through the Tickmill client area Choose Classic, Pro, VIP or Islamic Complete verification with ID and proof of address Fund the account with the $100 minimum Download MT4 or MT5 and connect your Expert Advisors
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