AMarkets and NAGA face off on regulation, costs, and platforms, creating a tension between safety nets and pricing. The outcome hinges on which edges traders value most.
NAGA wins on editorial score (4.0 vs 3.8). It also benefits from BaFin and CySEC regulation with an investor compensation scheme, unlike AMarkets, which is SVGFSA-regulated without top-tier protection.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
AMarkets offers tighter spreads from 0.00 pips vs 0.70 pips for NAGA, reducing trading costs.
| Editorial score | 3.8/ 5 | 4.0/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 3.4 / 5 | 4.3 / 5▲ |
Pros
MT4, MT5, and cTrader all available
Competitive $6 round-turn ECN commission
Mature PAMM platform with full performance transparency
No inactivity fee
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Raw spread account available
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | AMarkets | NAGA |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Fail | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Fail | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS) | Fail | Pass |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Pass | Fail |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Pass | Fail |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| MT4/MT5 available | Pass | Pass |
| Proprietary platform | Fail | Pass |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Fail | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Fail |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Pass |
The scores are close: AMarkets rates 3.8/5 and NAGA rates 4/5. NAGA has a marginal edge in our scoring, but the difference is small enough that your specific priorities — fees, platforms, or regulatory jurisdiction — should guide the final choice.
AMarkets starts from 0 pips, tighter than NAGA's 0.7 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
NAGA has $50, while AMarkets requires at least $100. This makes NAGA more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
NAGA holds top-tier regulation (FSCA, BaFin, CySEC), providing stronger investor protections. AMarkets may be regulated but does not hold top-tier status in our data. Verify regulatory status on each regulator's public register before depositing funds.
NAGA stands out for beginners: it has a lower entry point and provides negative balance protection, which caps losses at your deposited amount. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
AMarkets lists maximum leverage of 3000:1, while NAGA lists up to 400:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
AMarkets charges $6 per lot on commission-based accounts. Commission details for NAGA are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing.
AMarkets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while NAGA supports MetaTrader 5, NAGA Trader. Both provide MetaTrader 5. AMarkets has exclusive access to cTrader and MetaTrader 4. NAGA has exclusive access to NAGA Trader.
NAGA wins for safety with BaFin, CySEC, FSCA oversight and investor compensation scheme.
AMarkets wins for active traders due to raw spreads and 3000:1 leverage.
AMarkets is better suited for scalpers: raw/ECN spreads available, tighter spreads from 0.00 pips.
NAGA wins for platform choice with a proprietary platform plus MT5.
NAGA wins for beginners due to lower minimum deposit and investor protection.
NAGA wins for instrument variety with 950 CFDs versus 250 on AMarkets.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.0 / 5▲ | 3.8 / 5 |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.1 / 5 | 4.2 / 5▲ |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 3.9 / 5 | 4.0 / 5▲ |
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| Founded | 2007 | 2015 |
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| Headquarters | Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Hamburg, Germany |
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| Min Deposit | $100 | $50▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips▼ lower | 0.7 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $6/lot | N/A |
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| 0.6 pips | N/A |
| Max Leverage | 3,000:1 | 400:1▲ higher |
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| Inactivity Fee | None | $10/month (after 90 days) |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | SVGFSA | FSCA BaFin CySEC |
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| Platforms | cTrader MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 | MetaTrader 5 NAGA Trader |
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| Active bonuses |
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No deposit fees
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Pros
BaFin and CySEC regulated, strong EU regulatory stack
NAGA Trader: purpose-built social trading with ranked auto-copy
950+ CFD instruments across multiple asset classes
MT5 available alongside proprietary platform
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Multilingual customer support
Cons
SVG FSA registration only, no meaningful retail investor protection
No EU or Tier 1 licensed entity
Very high leverage (3000:1) is a risk amplifier
No top-tier regulatory licence
No negative balance protection
No investor compensation scheme
No proprietary platform
Limited charting capabilities
Cons
Inactivity fee triggers after just 90 days
Spreads not competitive with ECN brokers
Copy trading performance dependent on community quality
No raw spread account option
No phone support
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