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HF Markets vs NinjaTrader

HF Markets or NinjaTrader – which is better for UK traders 2025? Compare HF Markets and NinjaTrader in this detailed breakdown of their platforms, features and fees.

HF Markets vs NinjaTrader Comparison Table 2025
HF Markets	NinjaTrader

4	4.5
HF Markets is ranked #91 among CFD brokers.	NinjaTrader is ranked #30 among UK brokers.
Review	Review
HF Markets is an established CFD broker with over 3 million clients and more than 60 industry awards. The trustworthy firm is authorized by several leading regulators, including the CySEC and FCA. New traders get a choice of accounts to suit different strategies and experience levels while the firm stands out for its impressive range of trading tools, from the MetaTrader software to Autochartist and the bespoke copy trading app, HFCopy.	NinjaTrader is a US-headquartered and regulated brokerage that specializes in futures trading. There are three pricing plans to suit different needs and budgets, as well as ultra-low margins on popular contracts. The brand's award-winning charting software and trading platform also offers a high-degree of customization and superb technical analysis features.
Pros
Respected brand with millions of users and 60+ accolades Heavily regulated holding licenses with top financial agencies including CySEC Superb research tools including advanced insights dashboard and daily market commentary MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 integration with desktop and mobile compatibility Excellent breadth of products including fractional shares Beginner-friendly copy trading app Demo account with no expiry Free deposits and withdrawals	NinjaTrader continues to deliver comprehensive charting software for active traders with bespoke technical indicators and widgets NinjaTrader is a widely respected and award-winning futures broker and is heavily authorized by the NFA and CFTC Low fees are offered, with $50 trading margins & commissions from $.09 per micro contract Traders can get free platform access and trade simulation capabilities in the unlimited demo You can get thousands of add-ons and applications from developers in 150+ countries
Cons
Slow sign-up process Mediocre range of funding options Average spreads on some assets HFM app has limited analysis tools compared to MetaTrader	There is a withdrawal fee on some funding methods The premium platform tools come with an extra charge Non forex and futures trading requires signing up with partner brokers
Awards
Best Forex Trading App 2022 - Capital Finance International Magazine Best Educational Broker 2022 - Global Forex Awards Best Forex Broker South Africa 2022 - International Finance Awards Best Forex Broker Middle East 2022 - All Forex Review Best CFD Trading Conditions 2021 - World Economic Magazine Best Market Research & Education Global 2021 - Capital Finance International Magazine Best Client Services 2020 - Capital Finance International Magazine	2023 Benzinga Global Fintech Awards
FCA Regulated
Yes	No List of FCA Regulated Brokers
Instruments
CFDs, Forex, Metals, Energies, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Bonds, ETFs	Forex, Stocks, Options, Commodities, Futures, Crypto
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0	$0
Payment Methods
Credit Cards Debit Card Mastercard Neteller Skrill Visa Wire Transfer	ACH Transfer Cheque Debit Card Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
CySEC, FCA, DFSA, FSCA, FSA, CMA	NFA, CFTC
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS & Android
iOS App Rating
	3
Android App Rating
	3.2
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
MetaTrader 4
Yes	No
MetaTrader 5
Yes	No
cTrader
No	No
AlgoTrader
No	No
OmniTrader
No	No
TradingView
No	No
Autochartist
Yes	No
eSignal
No	Yes
Trading Central
No	No
STP Account
Yes	No
ECN Account
Yes	No
DMA Account
Yes	No
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	No
Market Maker
Yes	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader	NinjaScript or via Automated Trading Interface
Copy Trading
Yes	No
Copy Trading Platform
The HFCopy app allows users to automatically copy the trades of experienced traders in a few taps. You can follow multiple traders at the same time, set a rescue level to protect your capital, and withdraw profits without restrictions. You can start copy trading in 4 easy steps.
Social Trading
No	No
Trade Signals
	Yes
VPS Hosting
Yes	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
Yes	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$5	$25
Islamic Account
Yes	No
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP PLN	USD
Commodities
Oil Gold Silver Platinum Palladium Cocoa Coffee Copper Cotton Sugar	Oil
CFD
HF Markets offers over 1000 CFDs spanning forex, stocks, indices, commodities, bonds and ETFs. Traders can speculate on rising and falling prices with flexible leverage. Fees are also transparent with no hidden charges.
Leverage
1:30 (EU), 1:1000 (Global)	1:50
FTSE Spread
1.7
GBPUSD Spread<
2.0
Oil Spread
0.05
Stocks Spread
Variable
Forex
HF Markets offers trading on over 50 currency pairs including all majors. The no dealing desk model ensures fast execution speeds with tight spreads from 0.1 pips. HFM also offers excellent research and analysis in the currency markets.	NinjaTraders supports the trading of popular currencies including the EUR/USD. The software also offers advanced features to streamline the trading experience, including complex order types like market if touched (MIT) and one cancels other (OCO).
Assets
50+	50+
GBPUSD Spread
2.0	1.6
EURUSD Spread
1.2	1.3
EURGBP Spread
1.7	1.6
Currency Indices
USD
Cryptocurrency
	You can get exposure to micro Bitcoin futures through the CME Group’s centralized exchange, which is highly regulated by the US CFTC. Micro contracts allow you to trade a fractional size of one Bitcoin, giving you more risk control and order flexibility.
Spread
	Floating
Coins
	BTC
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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