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NinjaTrader
OANDA US

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.

OANDA is a well-known broker that excels in quick trade executions, a low deposit requirement, and impressive charting and trading platform functions. The highly-regarded brand has over 25 years of expertise and is overseen by reliable authorities like the NFA/CFTC. It provides 24/7 support for traders and offers flexible contract sizes with automated trade executions.

InstrumentsFutures, Forex, Stocks, Options, Commodities, Futures, Crypto (non-futures depend on provider)Forex, Crypto with Paxos (Cryptocurrencies are offered through Paxos. Paxos is a separate legal entity from OANDA)
Demo Account
Minimum Deposit$0 (live trades must meet intraday margin minimums, e.g., $50 to trade micro contracts)$0
Trading PlatformsNinjaTrader Desktop, Web & Mobile, eSignalOANDA Trade, MT4, TradingView, AutoChartist
Payment MethodsACH Transfer, Cheque, Debit Card, Wire TransferACH Transfer, Debit Card, Mastercard, Visa, Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade0.01 Lots0.01 Lots
RegulatorNFA, CFTC, CySECNFA, CFTC
Account CurrenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUDUSD, EUR, GBP, AUD, JPY, CHF, HKD, SGD
Trust Rating
4.3
4.5
Assets & Markets Rating
3.5
2.8
Platforms Rating
4.5
4.5
Fees & Costs Rating
4.3
4.0
Customer Support Rating
4.0
3.5
Education Rating
4.0
3.8
Research Rating
4.0
4.3
Accounts & Banking Rating
3.3
3.5
Mobile AppsiOS & AndroidiOS & Android
App Review

OANDA's app excels with its customizable interface, allowing you to tailor the trading experience to your strategy by setting custom notifications and adjusting chart sizes and overlays. This personalization, along with quick response to market changes, risk management, and alerts on significant market events, makes it a market leader.

Android App Rating
3.2
3.7
iOS App Rating
3.0
4.7
Awards
    • Best US Broker 2023 - DayTrading.com
    • Best Trading Tools winner 2021 - Online Personal Wealth Awards
    • Awarded highest overall client satisfaction 2021 - Investment Trends US Leverage Trading Report, Margin Forex
    • Awarded highest client satisfaction for mobile platform/app 2021 - Investment Trends US Leverage Trading Report, Margin Forex
    Margin Trading
    Margin Rate2%
    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

    Copy Trading
    Social Trading
    Trade Signals
    VPS Hosting
    Tournaments
    Demo Competitions
    Ethical Investing
    Custodial Account
    Guaranteed Stop Loss
    Inactivity Fee$35$0
    Islamic Account

    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).

    OANDA provides an impressive assortment of 68 currency pairs. Their custom trading platform features robust trading tools through advanced TradingView charts. It includes over 65 technical indicators and 11 adjustable chart types, superior to many other options.

    GBPUSD Spread1.63.4
    EURUSD Spread1.31.6
    EURGBP Spread1.61.7
    Assets50+65+

    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.

    Cryptocurrency trading is available through Paxos, an entity distinct from Oanda. This allows traders to speculate on major cryptocurrencies by market cap. The start rate for commissions is lower than many others, starting at 0.25%. In collaboration with Paxos, customers can trade cryptocurrencies on the itBit exchange directly through OANDA's platform.

    Crypto SpreadFloating$100
    Crypto CoinsBTC
    Crypto Lending
    Crypto Mining
    Crypto Staking
    Auto Market Maker
    CFDs are not available to residents in the United States.