Phillip Nova
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Phillip Nova
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Choosing between Phillip Nova and Tickmill depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Phillip Nova is headquartered in Singapore, while Tickmill operates from London, UK. Phillip Nova has the longer track record, established in 2005, 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.
Phillip Nova
Tickmill
| Phillip Nova | Tickmill | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.4/5 ✓ | 3.3/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 ✓ | $100 |
| Spread from | 0.6 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:20 | 1:500 ✓ |
| Regulation | MAS | FCA, CySEC, FSCA ✓ |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, POEMS | MT4, MT5 |
Phillip Nova is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Tickmill offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Phillip Nova
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Phillip Nova holds licences from MAS. Tickmill is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets. Phillip Nova additionally covers Crypto.
On spreads, Tickmill is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.6 pips at Phillip Nova.
Phillip Nova supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, POEMS. Tickmill offers MT4, MT5.
Phillip Nova requires no minimum deposit, while Tickmill sets a minimum deposit of $100. This makes Phillip Nova accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Phillip Nova at 3.39/5 and Tickmill at 3.33/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Phillip Nova leads overall with a clear advantage.
Phillip Nova
3.4/5
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Tickmill
3.3/5
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Phillip Nova scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Phillip Nova holds a 3.4/5 rating vs Tickmill's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Phillip Nova offers spreads from 0.6 pips, while Tickmill starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Phillip Nova requires a minimum deposit of $0. Tickmill requires $100.
Phillip Nova is regulated by MAS, while Tickmill holds licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA.
Phillip Nova supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, POEMS. 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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