A head-to-head comparison of AMarkets and NAGA across regulation, trading costs, platforms, and editorial scoring.
SVG FSA-regulated broker with genuine ECN conditions on MT4, MT5, and cTrader, a well-regarded PAMM system, and an established following in Russia, Ukraine, and Central Asia.
BaFin-regulated German-headquartered social trading broker with a purpose-built copy trading ecosystem - NAGA Trader merges a social feed, ranked traders, and one-click copy into a single platform.
NAGA edges ahead with a score of 4/5 vs AMarkets's 3.8/5. A narrow margin, so review the breakdown below to see where each broker has a clear advantage.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
AMarkets offers tighter spreads from 0 pips vs 0.7 pips for NAGA, reducing trading costs.
NAGA has a stronger safety profile: top-tier regulation, compensation scheme, segregated funds, negative balance protection.
AMarkets has a cost edge: raw/ECN spreads, tighter spreads from 0 pips.
NAGA offers more exclusive platform options: NAGA Trader, a proprietary platform.
NAGA edges out AMarkets with a higher editorial score (4/5 vs 3.8/5), indicating a stronger overall experience for new traders.
| Editorial score | 3.8/ 5 | 4.0/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 3.4 / 5 | 4.3 / 5▲ |
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.0 / 5▲ | 3.8 / 5 |
Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.1 / 5 | 4.2 / 5▲ |
Customer Support 10% weight | 3.9 / 5 | 4.0 / 5▲ |
| Founded | 2007 | 2015 |
| Headquarters | Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Hamburg, Germany |
| Min deposit | $100 | $50 |
| Spreads from | 0 pips | 0.7 pips |
| Commission / lot | $6/lot | N/A |
| Max leverage | 3000:1 | 400:1 |
| Withdrawal fee | Free | Free |
| Regulators | SVGFSA | FSCA CySEC BaFin |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader | MetaTrader 5 NAGA Trader |
| Active bonuses | ||
| Visit broker | Visit AMarkets | Visit NAGA |
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
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
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 |
Based on our independent editorial scoring, NAGA ranks higher with a score of 4/5 vs 3.8/5 for AMarkets. The best choice still depends on your individual trading needs; AMarkets and NAGA may each suit different trader profiles.
AMarkets offers tighter spreads starting from 0 pips, compared to NAGA's spreads from 0.7 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, particularly valuable for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
NAGA has a lower minimum deposit of $50, while AMarkets requires at least $100. This makes NAGA more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
NAGA holds top-tier regulation (FSCA, CySEC, BaFin), providing stronger investor protections. AMarkets may be regulated but does not hold top-tier status in our data. Always verify regulatory status with the broker directly before depositing funds.
For beginners: NAGA has a lower minimum deposit ($50), lowering the barrier to entry; NAGA offers negative balance protection, capping losses at your deposit amount. Also weigh up educational resources and customer support quality before deciding.
AMarkets offers maximum leverage of 3000:1, while NAGA offers up to 400:1. Available leverage varies by account type, instrument, and jurisdiction. Higher leverage amplifies both potential profits and losses. Always use appropriate risk management.
AMarkets charges $6 per lot on commission-based accounts. Commission details for the other broker are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing.
AMarkets supports MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader and NAGA offers MetaTrader 5, NAGA Trader; both support MetaTrader 5; AMarkets exclusively offers MetaTrader 4, cTrader; NAGA exclusively offers NAGA Trader.
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