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NinjaTrader
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RoboForex
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NinjaTrader is a US-based brokerage regulated for trading futures. It offers three different pricing plans for varied needs and budgets, along with extremely low margins on popular contracts. The company's renowned charting software and trading platform provides extensive customization options and excellent technical analysis features. | RoboForex is a registered online broker since 2009 under the IFSC in Belize. Traders can select from five different account types (Prime, ECN, R StocksTrader, ProCent, Pro). These accounts allow trades starting from 0.01 lots and offer spreads beginning from 0 pips. In addition to the original service, RoboForex has expanded its platform by introducing the trading of CFDs and by developing a stock trading platform, including the CopyFX system. | |
| Instruments | Futures, Forex, Stocks, Options, Commodities, Futures, Crypto (non-futures depend on provider) | CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Futures |
| Demo Account | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minimum Deposit | $0 | $10 |
| Trading Platforms | NinjaTrader Desktop, Web & Mobile, eSignal | R StocksTrader, MT4, MT5, TradingView |
| Payment Methods | ACH Transfer, Cheque, Debit Card, Wire Transfer | Alipay, AstroPay, Cashu, ecoPayz, Giropay, iDeal, MoneyGram, Neteller, Perfect Money, POLi, Rapid Transfer, SafeCharge, Skrill, Sofort, Trustly, Vietcombank Transfer, Visa, Volet, WeChat Pay, Wire Transfer |
| Minimum Trade | 0.01 Lots | 0.01 Lots |
| Regulator | NFA, CFTC | IFSC |
| Account Currencies | USD | USD, EUR |
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| Mobile Apps | iOS & Android | iOS & Android, R StocksTrader |
| App Review | RoboForex offers excellent iOS and Android platforms for short-term trading, including MT4 and MT5. The R StocksTrader app impresses with its wide stock and ETF options, portfolio analytics, customizable watchlists, an events tracker, and fast, reliable trading. However, it lacks the popular cTrader app preferred by many traders. | |
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| Margin Trading | ✓ | ✓ |
| Account Types | STP, ECN, MAM, LAMM | |
| AI / Machine Learning | ✗ | ✗ |
| Robo Advisor | ✗ | ✗ |
| Negative Balance Protection | ✗ | ✓ |
| Market Maker | ✗ | ✗ |
| P2P Trading | ✗ | ✗ |
| Spot Trading | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Trading | NinjaScript or via Automated Trading Interface | Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader, Strategy Builder in R StocksTrader |
| Copy Trading | ✗ | ✓ |
| Copy Trading Platform | RoboForex’s CopyFX service is tailored for currency traders, offering flexible fund control. The 'Rating' view presents useful metrics on master traders, such as profit/loss, maximum drawdown, balance, and number of trades over periods from 1 week to 6 months. However, the signup process and resources are complex, which might confuse new investors, and the interface lacks the smooth experience offered by leaders like eToro. | |
| Social Trading | ✗ | ✓ |
| Trade Signals | ✓ | ✓ |
| VPS Hosting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Tournaments | ✗ | ✗ |
| Demo Competitions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ethical Investing | ✗ | ✗ |
| Custodial Account | ✗ | ✗ |
| Guaranteed Stop Loss | ✗ | ✗ |
| Inactivity Fee | $25 | $0 |
| Islamic Account | ✗ | ✓ |
CFD Trading | ||
RoboForex provides over 12,000 CFDs, which include forex, stocks, indices, commodities, futures and ETFs. Traders can start with a $10 deposit and enjoy high leverage of up to 1:2000. Despite its offerings, RoboForex has slower execution speeds of 1-3 seconds, compared to IC Market's 0.35 seconds. This could affect traders who employ quick strategies. | ||
| Leverage | 1:50 | 1:2000 |
| GBPUSD Spread | 0.4 | |
| Oil Spread | 1.7 | |
| Stocks Spread | 0.01 | |
Forex Trading | ||
NinjaTraders allows traders to deal in widely traded currencies like EUR/USD. The platform provides sophisticated features geared towards enhancing trading practices, including specialized order options such as market if touched (MIT) and one cancels other (OCO). | RoboForex provides trading options for over 30 currency pairs. It also has competitive average spreads of 0.1 pips on the EUR/USD for Prime and ECN accounts. Traders can start using the CopyFX system, a tool that replicates the strategies of experienced traders, with just a $100 minimum investment. | |
| GBPUSD Spread | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| EURUSD Spread | 1.3 | 0.1 |
| EURGBP Spread | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| Assets | 50+ | 30+ |
Cryptocurrency Trading | ||
You can trade micro Bitcoin futures through the CME Group's regulated exchange. These micro contracts let you trade less than one Bitcoin, offering better risk management and more flexible orders. | ||
| Crypto Spread | Floating | Variable |
| Crypto Coins | BTC | No |
| Crypto Lending | ✗ | ✗ |
| Crypto Mining | ✗ | ✗ |
| Crypto Staking | ✗ | ✗ |
| Auto Market Maker | ✗ | ✗ |