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Broker comparison, at a glance
Check every row against the broker’s own regulator listing and fee page, and re-check monthly.
| Broker | Regulator | Min. deposit | NGN funding | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exness | FSA Seychelles (SD025 — offshore entity; not FCA protection for Nigerian accounts) | $0 account minimum on Standard (payment-method minimums apply) | Yes | Commission-free forex and CFD trading |
| HF Markets (HFM) | FCA (801701 — UK affiliate only; international site uses HF Markets (SV) Ltd) | $0 on Cent, Zero & Premium ($5 card minimum) | Yes | Beginners practising with cent lots |
| AvaTrade | BVI FSC (Offshore entity; group licences elsewhere do not automatically protect Nigerian accounts) | $100 (Official pages list $100; wire transfers list up to $500) | Yes | Multi-asset forex and CFD trading |
| Bamboo | SEC Nigeria (Registered digital sub-broker) | $1 wallet deposit (or NGN equivalent) | Yes | Fractional US shares and ETFs |
| Trove | SEC Nigeria (Via Nigerian brokerage partners; US partner regulated by FINRA) | ₦1,000 or $10 | Yes | Nigerian and US stock investing |
| IC Markets Global | FSA Seychelles (SD018 — Raw Trading Ltd; not Australian ASIC entity) | $200 (or currency equivalent) | No | Active forex and algorithmic trading |
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