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ThinkMarkets vs Trade Nation

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for ThinkMarkets and Trade Nation.

ThinkMarketsTrust 8.5/10
ASIC
FCA
CySEC
FSCA

AU/UK broker since 2010. ThinkTrader proprietary platform plus MT4/MT5. Strong global presence with offices in 8 countries.

Trade NationTrust 8.4/10
FCA
ASIC
FSCA
SCB

UK FCA broker (formerly Core Spreads) offering fixed 0.6 pip spreads on EUR/USD across both retail and pro accounts. Zero minimum deposit and TN Trader plus TradingView support make it a clean low-friction pick for transparent-cost trading.

Quick verdict

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

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureThinkMarketsTrade Nation
Trust score8.58.4
RegulatorsASIC, FCA, CySEC, FSCA, JFSA, FSA-JapanFCA, ASIC, FSCA, SCB
HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
Founded2014
Min deposit$0.00$0.00
Max leverage1:5001:200
EUR/USD spread0.10 pips0.60 pips
Commission per lot$7$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, Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, Skrill
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, Skrill
Withdrawal speed24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, AUD

ThinkMarkets is best for

Multi-platform traders
No-deposit-required starters
AU residents

Trade Nation is best for

Beginners
Day traders