Introduction to Tickmill

Tickmill, established in 2014 and headquartered in London, UK, with an office in Seychelles, offers over 180 trading instruments including forex, stocks, indices, metals, bonds, and cryptocurrencies. Tickmill provides several advantages to its clients, such as spreads starting from 0.0 pips, fast and easy deposit and withdrawal methods, multilingual customer support, allowance for Expert Advisors (EAs) and algorithms, and top-notch client fund protection.

Tickmill operates under the trading name Tickmill Ltd, which is a member of the Tickmill Group and is regulated by the Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA). The Tickmill Group is a forex and CFD broker providing high-quality trading products and services with transparency and innovative technology.

Tickmill Security

Tickmill offers insurance coverage of $20,000 to $1,000,000 per client, underwritten by Lloyds, to protect traders in the event of bankruptcy. To ensure the safety and transparency of transactions, Tickmill keeps client funds in segregated accounts at trusted financial institutions, in compliance with regulations from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Additionally, investments up to £50,000 are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).

Tickmill is well-capitalized and has sufficient liquidity to manage downturns. It is regulated by several authorities:

• Tickmill Ltd is regulated by the Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA), License No: SD 008.
• Tickmill UK Ltd is authorized and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), FCA Registration No: 717270.
• Tickmill UK Ltd has a representative office under the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Regulatory No: F007663.
• Tickmill Europe Ltd is authorized and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) as a CIF, License No: 278/15.
• Tickmill Asia Ltd is regulated by the Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) in Malaysia, License No: MB/18/0028.
• Tickmill South Africa (Pty) Ltd is authorized and regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa, License No: FSP 49464.

Tickmill Service Features

• Excellent Trading Conditions: Use over 180 instruments with spreads as low as 0.0 pips and the lowest fees in the market.
• Ultra-fast Execution: Provides industry-leading execution speed averaging 0.20 seconds with no requotes.
• All Strategy Allowed: Trade using almost any trading strategy, including EAs, hedging, and scalping.
• Client Fund Safety: Client funds are held in segregated accounts at top-tier banks, with negative balance protection.
• Leading Technology: All trading platforms use innovative technology and advanced features to meet evolving client needs.
• Professional Support: A multilingual team of professionals is available to provide expert support.

Tickmill Account Types

Tickmill offers different account types to meet traders' needs. Each account has its own features and advantages. The three account types are Classic, RAW, and TICKMILL TRADER RAW accounts.

• Classic Account: Offers trading on 62 currency pairs, stocks, major stock indices, crude oil, precious metals, and bond CFDs with floating spreads starting from 1.6 pips and no commission. Suitable for both beginners and experienced traders, offering optimal trading conditions and ultra-fast order execution.

• RAW Account: Supports trading on 62 currency pairs, stocks, major indices, crude oil, precious metals, and bond CFDs with floating spreads starting from 0.0 pips. Each trade incurs a commission of $3 per side (or equivalent in other account currencies). Allows placing stop-loss and limit orders close to market prices, with stop-loss and limit levels set at 0.

• TICKMILL TRADER RAW Account: Uses Tickmill's proprietary platform for trading forex and CFDs directly on mobile devices. Features secure login via facial recognition (iOS) and fingerprint (Android), and the ability to switch between demo and live accounts.

Comparison of Account Types:

Tickmill provides free demo accounts for practice:

• Experience Real Market Conditions: Practice real-time trading, test tools and strategies in a completely risk-free environment.
• Feature-Rich Trading Platforms: Explore a full suite of customizable tools and features on the MetaTrader platforms to enhance trading performance.
• 180+ Trading Tools Across 6 Asset Classes: Access a wide range of markets including forex, stocks, indices, commodities, bonds, and cryptocurrencies with some of the lowest spreads in the market.

Tickmill Account Opening Process

The account opening process with Tickmill is straightforward. Click “Open an Account with Tickmill” and use the exclusive Hawk Insight referral code 【IB67749091】 to receive a welcome gift!

Basic Steps to Open an Account:

1. Visit the Website: Go to Tickmill’s official website.
2. Find the Account Opening Option: Look for “Demo Account” or “Live Account” options on the top right of the homepage.
3. Select Account Type: Choose “Personal” and click continue.
4. Fill in Details: Provide personal information including name, address, email, and phone number.
5. Submit Required Documents: Typically, identity verification requires submitting proof of identity (e.g., passport or ID card) and proof of address (e.g., utility bill or bank statement).
6. Submit for Review: After submitting all necessary information and documents, the personal account will undergo a review process.
7. Account Activation: Once the personal account is approved, instructions on how to activate the account will be provided.

Tickmill Deposits and Withdrawals

Tickmill does not charge any fees for deposits and withdrawals, although intermediary banks or e-wallets may impose charges.

Deposit/Withdrawal Process

1. Select deposit/withdrawal on the panel next to the chosen wallet or from the navigation tab.
2. Choose the wallet – if selected from the wallet window, it defaults to this wallet, or select from the dropdown list.
3. Choose the payment method for funding or withdrawing from the wallet.
4. Enter the deposit/withdrawal amount, select submit, and complete the transaction according to the payment method’s prompts.
5. After depositing/withdrawing, check the “Transaction History” tab to view amounts and details for the wallet.

Payment Methods

Different payment methods are shown in the following figure：

Generally, withdrawals can only be made using the same payment method as the initial deposit. Withdrawals are handled as follows:

For Credit Cards:

• If the customer deposited using a credit/debit card, the withdrawal amount will always be credited to the same card, up to the total deposited amount. Any excess withdrawal amount beyond the deposited sum will be processed via other payment methods chosen by the customer.

Alternative Payment Methods:

• If the customer used both credit/debit cards and other deposit methods (e.g., Skrill e-wallet), the withdrawal will first be credited to the credit card, with the remaining amount processed through other deposit methods (e.g., Skrill e-wallet).

Tickmill Trading Platform

Uses the trusted and tested MT4 and MT5 as the primary trading platform. Trading is available on desktop, tablet, web, or via smartphone anytime and anywhere.

MT5

With Tickmill’s enhanced trading conditions, traders can utilize the platform’s powerful features, with spreads starting from 0 pips and average execution speed of 0.20 seconds.

• Offers CFDs on forex, stock indices, stocks, commodities, and bonds.
• Supports all types of trade orders, including 6 types of pending orders like limit, stop loss, and stop-limit orders.
• Features advanced algorithms, including EAs, trading robots, and copy trading.
• Over 38 integrated indicators, 21 timeframes, and multiple customizable charts.
• Includes an economic calendar.

MT4

With MT4, traders can switch between different Metatrader 4 brokers without learning a new platform.

• Executes orders without partial fills due to deep liquidity.
• EA trading available with VPS service.
• Advanced technical analysis, over 50 indicators, and customizable charts in 39 languages.
• Trading signals with advanced notification systems.

MetaTrader Web Platform

Tickmill’s web platform provides an interface with secure data transmission. Traders can use one-click functionality to open and close trades, with effective risk management and access to special chart features.

• Fully-featured: Provides the same tools and chart functionalities as desktop applications.
• No download required: Access MT4 or MT5 accounts from any computer.
• Enhanced bidirectional synchronization: Ensures any trades opened in MT4 or MT5 are seamlessly reflected across all MetaTrader interfaces.
• HTML-based application: Provides ultimate streaming connectivity, supporting trading across multiple asset classes.
• Instant synchronization: Between the web platform and other MetaQuotes software, effectively eliminating delay or non-communicating trades.
• Complete account history access: Available whether trading through client software or a browser.

Tickmill Trader

Tickmill's proprietary platform allows traders to trade anytime, anywhere. Offers 24/7 trading with leverage up to 1:1000 and spreads starting from 0.0 pips. Available in multiple versions, including iOS, Android, and Android APK.

• Traders can use smooth pinch-to-zoom functionality to view charts.
• Create preferred asset watchlists.
• Secure login through face recognition (iOS) and fingerprint (Android).

Tickmill Trading Products

Offers over 180 advanced trading tools, including 62 forex currency pairs, cryptocurrencies, stock indices, oil, bonds, commodities, and stocks.

• Forex: Includes all world currencies, open 24 hours a day from Monday to Friday.
• Stock Indices: Trade stock indices at Tickmill with low spreads and fast execution, average speed of 0.20 seconds. Over 20 indices available, supports all trading strategies, leverage up to 1:100.
• Commodities: Trade commodities at Tickmill with low spreads starting from 0.0 pips, average execution speed of 0.20 seconds, leverage up to 1:1000, supports all trading strategies, available 24/5.
• Bonds: Trade bonds on Tickmill with spreads as low as 0.0 pips, including German bonds, average execution speed of 0.20 seconds. Supports all trading strategies, leverage up to 1:100.
• Cryptocurrencies: Tickmill offers CFDs on Bitcoin (BTCUSD), Ethereum (ETHUSD), Litecoin (LTCUSD), Cardano (ADA), Ripple (XRP), Stellar (XLM), Chainlink (LINK), Solana (SOL), and EOS.IO (EOS). Trade 24/7 with CFDs based on cryptocurrency.
• Stocks: Trade stocks using the MT5 platform with a reliable trading experience. No commissions, supports dividend payments, average execution speed of 0.20 seconds, all trading strategies allowed, leverage up to 1:20.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I run a demo account and a live account simultaneously?

Yes. With Tickmill Trader, you can access both live and demo accounts from the same location in the menu. With MetaTrader, ensure you install it in different folders on your computer so that demo and live accounts can run simultaneously.

• What are the minimum and maximum trade sizes?

Minimum trade size is 0.01 lots, and maximum is 100 lots. Up to 200 simultaneous orders, including pending orders.

• What are the limits for setting stop loss, take profit, and trailing stops?

There are no limits for setting stop loss and take profit on all accounts. If your computer is turned off, stop loss and take profit will still be effective. The minimum trailing stop is 1.5 pips or 15 points. Each order can have 1 trailing stop.