HFM vs Tickmill for gold trading
Across the 22 countries we cover, HFM scores higher in 0 and Tickmill in 19. In 3, they are tied or neither is available. The winner depends on where you live, because each broker opens your account with a different company in each country.
Score by country
| If you live in | HFM | Tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| Other countries | 43 · FSA | 44 · FSA |
| United States | Not accepted | Not accepted |
| United Kingdom | 88 · FCA | 89 · FCA |
| EU / EEA | 77 · CySEC | 78 · CySEC |
| Australia | 43 · FSA | 44 · FSA |
| Canada | 43 · FSA | 44 · FSA |
| Singapore | 43 · FSA | 44 · FSA |
| Malaysia | 43 · FSA | 52 · LFSA |
| Indonesia | 43 · FSA | 44 · FSA |
| Thailand | 43 · FSA | 44 · FSA |
| Vietnam | 43 · FSA | 44 · FSA |
| Philippines | 43 · FSA | 44 · FSA |
| India | 43 · FSA | 44 · FSA |
| Japan | 43 · FSA | 44 · FSA |
| Hong Kong | 43 · FSA | 44 · FSA |
| UAE | 62 · DFSA | 62 · DFSA |
| South Africa | 62 · FSCA | 62 · FSCA |
| Kenya | 43 · FSA | 44 · FSA |
| Nigeria | 43 · FSA | 44 · FSA |
| South Korea | 43 · FSA | 44 · FSA |
| Turkey | 43 · FSA | 44 · FSA |
| Mongolia | 43 · FSA | 44 · FSA |
| Brazil | 43 · FSA | 44 · FSA |
Side by side
| Founded | 2010 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Limassol, Cyprus | London, UK |
| Listed parent | No | No |
| Regulators | FCA, CySEC, FSCA, DFSA, FSA, SVG FSA | FCA, CySEC, FSCA, DFSA, LFSA, FSA |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Own | MT4, MT5, TradingView |
| Minimum gold order | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Swap-free account | Yes | Yes |
| Protection you actually get | 34 | 32 |
| Gold trading cost | Not measured yet | Not measured yet |
| Execution under stress | Not measured yet | Not measured yet |
| Money in and out | Not measured yet | Not measured yet |
| Platforms and gold conditions | 75 | 85 |
Choose HFM if…
- Retail clients can be served by Tier 1 regulated companies (FCA).
- In 4 of the 22 countries we cover, your account would sit with a Tier 1–2 regulated company.
- Offers both MT4 and MT5.
- Swap-free account available.
Watch out for
- Licence details come from the broker’s own pages; our register check is not finished.
- Clients outside its licensed countries are onboarded to HF Markets (Seychelles) Ltd (FSA), a light offshore regulator.
Choose Tickmill if…
- Retail clients can be served by Tier 1 regulated companies (FCA).
- In 4 of the 22 countries we cover, your account would sit with a Tier 1–2 regulated company.
- Offers both MT4 and MT5.
- Can be traded directly from TradingView charts.
Watch out for
- Licence details come from the broker’s own pages; our register check is not finished.
- Clients outside its licensed countries are onboarded to Tickmill Ltd (FSA), a light offshore regulator.
Questions
Is HFM or Tickmill better for gold trading?
Across the 22 countries we cover, HFM scores higher in 0 and Tickmill in 19. In 3, they are tied or neither is available. The winner depends on where you live, because each broker opens your account with a different company in each country.
Which is safer, HFM or Tickmill?
In countries without a local licence, HFM uses HF Markets (Seychelles) Ltd (FSA). In countries without a local licence, Tickmill uses Tickmill Ltd (FSA). In licensed countries, check the table: the company that holds your money decides your protection.
Do HFM and Tickmill both offer MT5?
HFM: yes. Tickmill: yes.
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Data checked: November 2026 · CFDs are complex instruments and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Ratings are our opinion, based on the data and rules described in the methodology. They are not investment advice.