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Trade Nation vs FXDD

Trade Nation or FXDD – which is better for UK traders 2025? Compare Trade Nation and FXDD in this detailed breakdown of their platforms, features and fees.

Trade Nation vs FXDD Comparison Table 2025
Trade Nation	FXDD

4.4	4
Trade Nation is ranked #13 among CFD brokers.	FXDD is ranked #31 among CFD brokers.
Review	Review
Trade Nation is a leading FX and CFD broker regulated in the UK and Australia, among other places. The company provides competitively priced fixed and variable spreads on over 1,000 assets. Traders benefit from advanced platforms and comprehensive training materials. Additionally, the Signal Centre offers valuable trade ideas.	FXDD, a seasoned forex and CFD broker since 2002, operates under regulations in Malta, Mauritius, Peru, and Malaysia. It offers robust trading platforms, attractive ECN spreads, and dependable 24/7 customer support. The broker delivers competitive pricing and minimal latency through its Direct Market Access execution model, backed by tier 1 aggregated liquidity.
67.3% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
Pros
A variety of trading platforms and apps, such as MT4, make the brand suitable for experienced traders. Trade Nation, a highly regarded and well-regulated broker, was formerly known as Core Spreads. Access a comprehensive selection of investments through leveraged CFDs, enabling both long and short strategies. The trading firm provides narrow spreads and a clear pricing structure. Global traders can use accounts in various currencies. Beginners benefit from a modest initial deposit.	The broker's Trading Central integration provides daily fundamental market analysis, automated charting software, and market insights newsletters. FXDD offers easy access for beginners, requiring only a $1 minimum deposit. Traders can choose from cent, mini, micro, and demo accounts. The broker provides VPS accounts for traders seeking to execute intricate automated strategies. These accounts are ideal for both algorithmic traders and those with extensive experience in the field. MAM and PAMM accounts enable management of trader portfolios while earning commissions. The broker is overseen by multiple regulatory bodies providing investor compensation and safeguarding against negative balances. The broker provides efficient customer support in multiple languages through phone, email, and live chat, available 24/5.
Cons
Reduced legal safeguards with an offshore entity.	Accounts inactive for over 90 days incur a $40 fee. This charge surpasses the $10 fee levied by many competitors. Withdrawal fees are charged for more than one transaction each month. This is especially costly for active traders. A £25 withdrawal fee applies to payments under £100, which is quite high and will affect novice and casual traders. FXDD provides approximately 150 instruments, which is limited when compared to the extensive selections available at leading brokers. The broker's market analysis section is outdated and lags behind top competitors.
Awards
	Most Transparent Broker in Europe 2022 - ForexRating.com Awards Most Trusted Broker - The Forex Expo Dubai 2021 Awards Best Forex Broker - The Forex Expo Dubai 2020 Best Regulated Forex Broker - Saudi Money Expo 2018
FCA Regulated
Yes	No List of FCA Regulated Brokers
Instruments
Forex, CFDs, Indices, Shares, Commodities, Futures, Bonds, Spread Betting, Cryptos (Bahamas Entity Only)	Forex, CFDs, Indices, Stocks, Commodities
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0	$200
Payment Methods
Credit Cards Debit Card Mastercard PayPal Skrill Visa Wire Transfer	Credit Cards Mastercard Neteller Skrill Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.1 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
FCA, ASIC, FSCA, SCB, FSA	MFSA, FSC, LFSA, SBS
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	Yes
iOS App Rating
4.1	4.8
Android App Rating
3.5	4.6
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
MetaTrader 4
Yes	Yes
MetaTrader 5
No	Yes
cTrader
No	No
AlgoTrader
No	No
OmniTrader
No	No
TradingView
No	No
Autochartist
No	No
eSignal
No	No
Trading Central
No	No
STP Account
Yes	No
ECN Account
No	No
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	Yes
PAMM Account
No	Yes
LAMM Account
No	Yes
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	Yes
Market Maker
Yes	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	No
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader. Entity dependent.
Copy Trading
Yes	No
Copy Trading Platform
Trade Nation Seychelles provides signals and copy trading, appealing to novices and those preferring a passive trading strategy. Capitalise on experienced traders' insights to engage in popular financial markets like forex, stocks, and commodities.
Social Trading
No	Yes
Trade Signals
Yes	Yes
VPS Hosting
No	Yes
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$0
Islamic Account
Yes	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP AUD ZAR SEK NOK DKK	USD EUR GBP JPY CHF
Commodities
Gold Silver Aluminium Copper Zinc Oil	Silver Gold Oil
CFD
Trade leveraged CFDs on 1,000+ assets, benefiting from competitive spreads. Utilise the broker's integrated signals to decide optimal entry and exit points.	Traders have access to CFDs in forex, indices, commodities, and stocks. Short-term strategies face no limitations, benefiting scalpers and algorithmic traders alike. Additionally, a variety of complimentary tools, such as a bespoke price ticker, are available.
Leverage
1:500 (entity dependent)	1:500* Leverage varies depending on the region
FTSE Spread
From 0.4	2.30
GBPUSD Spread<
From 0.6	0.4
Oil Spread
From 3.0	6.0
Stocks Spread
Variable	Variable
Forex
Trade Nation provides more than 30 popular forex pairs with variable spreads. Traders can choose between a user-friendly proprietary platform and MetaTrader 4. Real-time forex market updates and insights are available through 'Smart News'.	FXDD maintains a prominent offering of over 90 currency pairs with ECN pricing. During evaluations, spreads for EUR/USD were at 0.4 pips, which are quite reasonable. However, these rates are not as competitive as leading rivals, such as Pepperstone.
Assets
33	90+
GBPUSD Spread
Variable	0.4
EURUSD Spread
Variable	0.5
EURGBP Spread
Variable	1.6
Cryptocurrency
The broker’s Bahamas entity facilitates access to cryptocurrencies. Traders can utilise a vast array of indicators to customise their strategies, with transparent pricing and no hidden fees.
Spread
Fixed
Coins
BTC ETH LTC
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

Trade Nation	FXDD
Review	Review
67.3% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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