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Choosing between LHV and Tickmill depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. LHV is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, while Tickmill operates from London, UK. LHV has the longer track record, established in 1999, compared to Tickmill which was founded in 2014. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
LHV
Tickmill
| LHV | Tickmill | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.4/5 ✓ | 3.3/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 ✓ | $100 |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:5 | 1:500 ✓ |
| Regulation | Finantsinspektsioon, FCA | FCA, CySEC, FSCA ✓ |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, LHV Broker | MT4, MT5 |
LHV (3.4/5) and Tickmill (3.3/5) are closely matched. LHV has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
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LHV holds licences from FCA, Finantsinspektsioon. Tickmill is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA.
Both brokers offer access to Indices markets. LHV additionally covers Stocks, Etf, Crypto. Tickmill adds Forex, Cfd, Commodities.
LHV supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, LHV Broker. Tickmill offers MT4, MT5.
LHV requires no minimum deposit, while Tickmill sets a minimum deposit of $100. This makes LHV accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores LHV at 3.36/5 and Tickmill at 3.33/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. LHV leads overall with a marginal advantage.
LHV
3.4/5
Choose LHV if you want…
Tickmill
3.3/5
Choose Tickmill if you want…
LHV (3.4/5) and Tickmill (3.3/5) are closely matched on our independent rating scale. The better choice depends on your priorities — fees, regulation, platforms, or available markets. See the full comparison above.
LHV offers spreads from 0 pips, while Tickmill starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
LHV requires a minimum deposit of $0. Tickmill requires $100.
LHV is regulated by Finantsinspektsioon, FCA, while Tickmill holds licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA.
LHV supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, LHV Broker. Tickmill supports MT4, MT5.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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