Tickmill
A low-commission forex and CFD broker with FCA and CySEC licences, popular with active traders.
Fact sheet
What kind of broker is it?
Tickmill's UK company is licensed by the FCA, its EU company by CySEC and its South African company by the FSCA. Many international clients are served by Tickmill Ltd in Seychelles or Tickmill Asia in Labuan, Malaysia's offshore centre, where the rules are lighter. It's best known for low commissions on its raw-spread account, on MT4, MT5 and TradingView.
Where the points come from
These points measure fit, not rank. When a broker gets 5.0 for something, we judged it by the demands of its own category and did not compare it with every other broker.
The good and the not so good
In its favour
- Companies licensed by the FCA and CySEC
- Low commissions on the raw-spread account
- MT4, MT5 and TradingView
- No deposit fees charged by the broker
Against it
- Many international clients go to offshore companies
- One regulator alert in Malaysia
- Fewer instruments than large multi-asset brokers
Is it right for you?
For cost-conscious active traders who use MetaTrader or TradingView. Check which Tickmill company you would be signed up with.
Trading CFDs means trading with leverage, and losing money is a real and high risk. Check that this broker may legally serve residents of your country before you deposit. Its full risk warning is on its official website.