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\"Nadex<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Nadex is a well-known binary options, knock-out, and call spreads contract exchange based in Chicago. The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulates Nadex, giving its traders peace of mind when trading derivatives. The exchange first opened its doors in 2004 under the name \u2018HedgeStreet\u2019. The goal at the time was to build an electronic marketplace that allowed regular investors to trade financial derivatives. But HedgeStreet eventually closed its doors by 2007.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

The company was purchased by the UK-based IG Group Holdings Plc. in 2009, and HedgeStreet was renamed the North American Derivatives Exchange, or simply Nadex, which was geared with sophisticated instruments and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company says that it\u2019s the premier US exchange for binary options<\/a>, which may seem like an exaggeration, but it has a lot to offer its clients, so perhaps this title is well-deserved!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But is Nadex the right trading platform for you<\/strong>? That\u2019s what we\u2019ll find out in this detailed review.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Nadex Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nadex is a trading exchange that offers many benefits to traders \u2014 the CFTC fully regulates it<\/strong>; its clients funds are held in segregated US-based banks<\/strong>; it has no misaligned incentives since it operates as an exchange rather than a broker<\/strong>; it has a transparent fee structure<\/em>; it provides users with high-quality educational content; and it has free demo account with a simulated balance of $25,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, it's overall an excellent option for short-term traders who wish to trade binary options and spreads on a well-regulated exchange located in the United States. However, it falls short when it comes to its mobile trading experience since it doesn\u2019t offer a real mobile app to its clients. Also, it has a minimum first deposit of $250.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nadex Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We list out the main features of Nadex below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Trading Platform<\/th>Nadex<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Founded<\/th>2004<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Regulation<\/th>CFTC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Demo Account<\/th>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Islamic Account<\/th>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Minimum Trade<\/th>$1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Minimum Deposit<\/th>$250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MetaTrader 4<\/th>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MetaTrader 5<\/th>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cTrader<\/th>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
U.S. Client Accepted<\/th>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Our Score <\/th>4.6\/5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n

Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nadex undoubtedly has more pros than cons, but that doesn\u2019t mean that its negatives aren\u2019t deal breakers for some traders. Take a look at the table below to figure out whether Nadex is the right broker for you or not: <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t
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  • No misaligned incentives since it operates as an exchange rather than a broker<\/>
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  • Regulated by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)<\/>
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  • Straightforward fee structure<\/>
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  • Great educational material<\/>
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  • Debit card deposits are instant with no fees<\/>
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  • No ACH deposits and withdrawals fees<\/>
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  • Ability to speculate on stock indices, forex,commodities, and economic events, contracts via several options contracts<\/>
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  • Free demo account that starts with a simulated balance of $25,000<\/>
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  • 0.25 is the minimum tick size for trading spot forex via binary options <\/>
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  • Available to U.S. clients<\/>
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  • Minimum first deposit of $250<\/>
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  • Derivatives only<\/>
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  • $25 for wire withdrawals<\/>
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    Nadex Compared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    It\u2019s always a good idea to see how a certain broker or exchange compares to its biggest competitors in the industry. The following table sets a brief comparison between Nadex and some of its strongest competitors so far:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
    Platform<\/th>Pocket Option<\/a><\/td>IQ Option<\/a><\/td>Nadex<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Minimum Deposit<\/th>$50<\/td>$10<\/td>$250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Maximum Payout<\/th>%128<\/td>91%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Underlying Assets<\/th>100+<\/td>N\/A<\/td>N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    USA Accepted<\/th>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Demo Account<\/th>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Platforms<\/th>Web, Windows, Android, iOS<\/td>Web, Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS<\/td>Web, Android, iOS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Regulation<\/th>IFMRRC<\/td>CySEC<\/td>CFTC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n

    Offering of Investments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Nadex Offers three types of trading instruments: Binary options, knock-outs, and call spreads. Here's a brief explanation of each of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Binary options <\/strong>are contracts with only two possible outcomes based on a question that only has a yes or no answer, like when you ask something like \u2018Will the gold price per gram goes above $58 by January 2022?\u2019 If you hold the contract until it expires, it will either be out-of-the-money (OTM), and you will receive $0, or it will be in-the-money (ITM), and you will receive $100 per share. Binary options get their name because they have an either\/or result.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Knock-out<\/strong> (touch brackets) contracts make traders establish a ceiling and floor every week on their trades, which, if met, will knock out the trade. This concept of knock outs serves as stop-loss or take-profit order in a sense. If neither of the parameters is met, you can either retain knock-outs to expiration or sell them early, but only for no more than a week. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Call spreads <\/strong>are a unique product offered by Nadex. Commodities, Stock index futures, and FX are among the markets where these are available. But don't worry, it\u2019s quite simple to understand these spreads. Call spreads require you to specify an initial trade ceiling and floor (like knock-outs). However, there's no risk of being knocked out of a call spread.  If you wish to take profits or avoid potential losses, you can stay in the trade for more than one week or just close the trade out early. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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          Commission and Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          The commission and fee structure at Nadex is clear. When you initiate or close a position, you will be charged a fee of $1 per contract, and if you exercise a contract that's in the money, you will be charged a fee of $1. A fee is not charged if a contract expires out of the money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Moreover, automated clearing house (ACH) deposits and withdrawals are 100% free, and there\u2019s no fee to open a Nadex account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Check the below table for more details about Nadex\u2019s commissions and fees:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
          Account opening<\/th>Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Deposits and withdrawal<\/th>Free via ACH$25 per wire withdrawal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Minimum deposit<\/th>The initial deposit is $250 and the minimum incremental deposit is $100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Inactivity fee<\/th>$10 per month after one year of inactivity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Binary options<\/th>Entry or exit: $1 per contractITM trade expiration: $1 per contractOTM trade expiration: Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Call spreads<\/th>Entry or exit: $1 per contractTrade expiration: $1 per contract<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Knock-outs<\/th>Entry or exit: $1 per contractTrade expiration: $1 per contract<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n

          Leverage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          When it comes to leverage, Nadex spreads offer substantial advantages to traders. The fees are minimal, straightforward, and have good leverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Spot forex traders in the United States may rarely acquire better than a 50:1 leverage. Spreads on Nadex are fully collateralized and don\u2019t have a margin. They\u2019re more of a short-term option than a leveraged trading product. But sometimes Nadex spread can be less expensive than trading the underlying market. Because of the low cost, you might get a huge payout at low risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          With Nadex, you enjoy some risk control because your maximum risk is set at a specified level. You can also exit early to reduce your losses. Plus, you can seize any profits before the expiration of the spread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Account Opening and Types<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Nadex makes it reasonably easy to open an account. Below is a list of account types offered by the broker:<\/p>\n\n\n\n