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NinjaTrader vs Saxo Bank

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

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.

Saxo BankTrust 9.4/10
DFSA
FCA
ASIC
MAS

Danish investment bank, premium broker for serious traders. SaxoTraderGO and SaxoTraderPRO platforms. Access to 70,000+ instruments across forex, stocks, bonds, options.

Quick verdict

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

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureNinjaTraderSaxo Bank
Trust score8.39.4
RegulatorsCFTC-NFADFSA, FCA, ASIC, MAS, JFSA, FINMA
HeadquartersUnited States
Founded2003
Min deposit$0.00$0.00
Max leverage1:501:200
EUR/USD spread0.50 pips0.40 pips
Commission per lot$5$0.00
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

NinjaTrader is best for

Algo traders
Day traders
Scalpers

Saxo Bank is best for

Sophisticated traders
Multi-asset investors
High-net-worth clients