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Axi vs NinjaTrader

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Axi and NinjaTrader.

AxiTrust 8.5/10
ASIC
FCA
DFSA
FMA-NZ

AU broker (formerly AxiTrader, founded 2007). FMA-NZ regulated. Strong copy trading via Axi Select. Raw spreads with $7/lot commission.

NinjaTraderTrust 8.3/10
CFTC-NFA

US-based futures and forex broker with the institutional-grade NinjaTrader 8 platform and NinjaScript algorithmic framework. Long the platform of choice for US futures day traders and now part of Kraken.

Quick verdict

  • Trust: Axi has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: Axi is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureAxiNinjaTrader
Trust score8.58.3
RegulatorsASIC, FCA, DFSA, FMA-NZCFTC-NFA
HeadquartersUnited States
Founded2003
Min deposit$0.00$0.00
Max leverage1:5001:50
EUR/USD spread0.10 pips0.50 pips
Commission per lot$7$5
Raw spread account
Standard account
Swap-free account
cTrader
MT4
MT5
TradingView
Scalping allowed
EAs / algo allowed
Hedging allowed
Copy trading
Deposit methodsBank Wire, ACH, Credit/Debit Card
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, ACH
Withdrawal speed48h
Base currenciesUSD

Axi is best for

NZ residents
Copy traders
AU residents wanting FMA-NZ option

NinjaTrader is best for

Algo traders
Day traders
Scalpers