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Choosing between Questrade and Tickmill depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Questrade is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, while Tickmill operates from London, UK. Questrade 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.
Questrade
Tickmill
| Questrade | Tickmill | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.3/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $1000 | $100 ✓ |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:3 | 1:500 ✓ |
| Regulation | SEC | FCA, CySEC, FSCA ✓ |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | MT4, MT5 |
Questrade (3.3/5) and Tickmill (3.3/5) are closely matched. Questrade has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
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Tickmill
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Questrade holds licences from SEC. Tickmill is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Indices, Commodities markets. Questrade additionally covers Stocks. Tickmill adds Cfd.
Questrade supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Tickmill offers MT4, MT5.
Questrade requires a minimum deposit of $1,000, while Tickmill sets a minimum deposit of $100. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Questrade at 3.33/5 and Tickmill at 3.33/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Questrade leads overall with a marginal advantage.
Questrade
3.3/5
Choose Questrade if you want…
Tickmill
3.3/5
Choose Tickmill if you want…
Questrade (3.3/5) 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.
Questrade offers spreads from 0 pips, while Tickmill starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Questrade requires a minimum deposit of $1000. Tickmill requires $100.
Questrade is regulated by SEC, while Tickmill holds licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA.
Questrade supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. 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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