Is Tickmill legit for CFD trading? Expert rating
Our expert rating is the average of the areas listed here, each scored out of 5 by our team.Our experts have rated Is Tickmill legit for CFD trading? across five key areas of our review framework.
- Pricing4.5
- Market Access3.5
- Online Platform4.5
- Customer Service4.0
- Research & Analysis3.5
Pros
- Low-cost US Share trading
- MT4 & MT5 platforms
Cons
- No UK shares
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Our verdict
Tickmill’s offers CFD trading via MT4 & MT5 on the most liquid forex, indices, commodities and US shares. A good option, if you are looking for tight spreads through MetaQuotes.
75% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs and spread bets with this provider
Summary
- CFD markets available: 578
- Minimum deposit: £100
- Account types: CFDs, futures & options
- CFD pricing: US shares 0%, FTSE 0.9, GBPUSD 0.3
Yes, it’s fine to trade CFDs with Tickmill in the UK as they are regulated by the FCA, so your funds are protected by the FSCS.
- Expert opinion: Tickmill reviewed & rated
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Having worked as a broker at Investors Intelligence and a multi-asset derivatives broker at MF Global (Man Financial), Richard has acquired substantial experience in the industry. His career began as a private client stockbroker at Walker Crips and Phillip Securities (now King and Shaxson), following internships on the NYMEX oil trading floor in New York and London IPE in 2001 and 2000.
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