Looking to monetize your trading audience? Stock trading platforms and brokerages often offer affiliate programs that pay commissions for new customer referrals. Below we cover 10 leading stock/trading affiliate programs, focusing on global reach and India-friendly offerings. Each section outlines the commission structure, cookie life, pros/cons, and target audience/regions.
Affiliate marketing lets trading bloggers and influencers earn by referring traders. Many brokers (and charting tools) pay revenue share or CPA for each signup or deposit. We’ve researched each program’s terms and regional scope to help you pick the best fit for your audience. Global programs that work in India are prioritized, and we note any regulatory restrictions (some binary/broker platforms aren’t legal in India or the US). The reviews below start with each program’s key payout details and end with a quick summary of strengths and limitations.
Trading affiliate programs vary widely. Some (like TradingView) pay a flat fee per paid subscription, while others (like Olymp Trade) offer high rev-share percentages. Cookie durations also differ (e.g. 90 days for TradingView, 30 days for most brokers). We include both “CPA” (flat per signup) and revenue-share models. For each program, you’ll see what commission you can earn, how long the tracking cookie lasts, the ideal audience or region (for example, many traditional brokers target US/EU, whereas some platforms like Upstox are India-specific), plus quick pros and cons.
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Trade Ideas Affiliate Program
Commission: Tiered CPA on sales – 15% on new subscriptions up to $6K, 20% on sales $6K-$15K, and 30% above $15K. Payouts are on a net-30 schedule, min $200.
Tracking: 90-day cookie.
Pros: Recurring revenue – you earn on every paid renewal of the subscription. High upside (15-30%) on each sale, and affiliate toolkit provided.
Cons: Niche product (trading software rather than brokerage), so the audience is limited to active traders. Lower brand recognition than big brokers.
Audience: Global (mostly US/English-speaking traders). Regulated in the US (CFTC); works worldwide.
Binomo Affiliate Program
Commission: Revenue share up to 70% of client trading profit, with additional CPA/CPL deals for top affiliates. (Referral reward ~5% of your sub-affiliates’ earnings.)
Tracking: 30-day cookie.
Pros: Very high commission rate (up to 70%) and multiple models (CPL/CPA options exist). Global reach (130+ countries as per affiliate listings).
Cons: Highly regulated: binary options platform (banned in US and India). Many Western markets either ban or strictly regulate these offerings. Payment and platform have faced trust issues.
Audience: Traders interested in binary/fixed-time trading. Primarily Asia/Europe/Latin America; not India/US.
NinjaTrader Affiliate Note
NinjaTrader does not offer (coming soon) a public affiliate program for general publishers. It’s primarily a trading platform without a CPA-based referral program, so there is no official commission, cookie, or signup link for affiliates.
Some third-party services for NinjaTrader or related brokerage introductions may have affiliate programs, but NinjaTrader itself only provides an affiliate disclosure, not a referral payout.
- Pros: NinjaTrader is a well-known platform in futures/options.
- Cons: No affiliate program = no commissions. Affiliates can only earn by promoting NinjaTrader-related services (e.g. brokerage partners or plugins), not NinjaTrader itself.
Trade Republic Affiliate Program
Commission: Operates via the FinanceAds network (no public flat rate disclosed). It is generally a CPA model: typically a fixed fee per new funded account (often € or £ per signup). Exact rates are “competitive” and tailored.
Tracking: ~30-day cookie (confirmed for some country programs).
Pros: Trade Republic is a regulated EU broker (BaFin-approved), well-known in Europe with free stock/ETF trading. Clean interface and growing user base.
Cons: Only available in Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, NL, etc.). Not accessible to Indian or US affiliates. Commission details are locked behind network signup, and may require approval.
Audience: European investors (Berlin startup brokerage). Not relevant for India.
Nadex Affiliate Program
Commission: Cost-per-lead (CPA) – up to $50 per qualified new account. Essentially a flat referral fee when the client registers and funds.
Tracking: 30-day cookie.
Pros: Nadex is a US-regulated exchange for binary options and spreads (by IG Group), so affiliates benefit from a strong brand and stable payouts. It’s fully legal in the US.
Cons: Only one-time CPA (no recurring) and high minimum payout ($250). Limited to markets where Nadex operates (mainly USA).
Audience: Traders interested in US-regulated binary/options. Mostly North America.
TradeStation Affiliate Program
Commission: CPA for each new funded account – roughly $25-$50 per signup. Sources vary: TradeStation’s affiliate via Impact lists $25 per referral; some reports mention $50 on certain products.
Tracking: 30-day cookie.
Pros: TradeStation is an established U.S. brokerage (stocks, options, futures). It has brand recognition and offers full trading platform bundles.
Cons: Lower flat payout vs percent models. Mostly US and some international investors. Commission only applies to funded new customers.
Audience: US/English traders and investors (TradeStation recently expanded to some EU markets).
Olymp Trade (Kingfin) Affiliate Program
Commission: Flexible mix of RevShare and CPA. Officially, revenue share up to 80% of profit and CPA up to $250 are advertised. In practice, many publishers report 60% and $120-$250 depending on volume.
Tracking: 30-day cookie.
Pros: Very high potential earnings (the RevShare on binary trading can be lucrative). Global reach (Kingfin works in 250+ countries). Daily payouts with many withdrawal options.
Cons: Binary options platform – beware regulatory issues (not available in US/India). High churn of trader accounts. Payment depends on trading volume/profit, not fixed.
Audience: Affiliates in Asia, Africa, Latin America, CIS, etc. (Regions where OlympTrade is active).
Upstox Affiliate Program
Commission: Cost-per-lead – ₹765 per new account (for India residents).
Tracking: 30-day cookie.
Pros: Upstox is a leading Indian discount broker (backed by big investors). A huge market in India means lots of referrals possible. Affiliates earn every time someone opens a trading + demat account.
Cons: Only India-specific. The commission is relatively modest (₹765 ≈ $9). Highly saturated with many YouTube/Telegram affiliates already promoting Upstox.
Audience: Indian traders (stock, F&O, commodities).
Join Upstox CPL Affiliate Program / Upstox CPI & CPA Affiliate Program
TradingView Partner Program
Commission: Flat fee per paid subscription. You earn cash for every first-time subscriber referred. For example, TradingView pays $10 (essential), $20 (plus), $40 (premium), $80 (expert), or $160 (ultimate) on monthly plans – and twice those amounts on annual plans (e.g. $60-$80-$100-$150-$300).
Tracking: 90-day conversion window (the referral cookie lasts 90 days).
Pros: High commissions on premium plans (up to $300 per annual account). TradingView is a hugely popular global charting platform (20+ languages, millions of users). 30-day payout after month-end.
Cons: Only pays on new paid accounts (no residual beyond first payment). No rev-share after initial sale. Only English-language materials (though global markets).
Audience: Worldwide traders/investors who value charts; tech-savvy users. Good for bloggers, YouTubers, finance influencers.
Motilal Oswal Affiliate Program
Commission: Cost-per-lead – ₹126 per lead (per referral who opens a trading account).
Tracking: Cookie details not publicly given (likely short).
Pros: Motilal Oswal is a major Indian broker; affiliates can tap into its wide product range (stock, F&O, MF).
Cons: Very low payout (₹126 ≈ $1.50). Campaigns often run through Indian networks (e.g. Cuelinks) and may be paused. Only India traffic counts.
Audience: Indian investors.
Conclusion
Each affiliate program above has its own strengths. For global reach and recurring revenue, TradingView and Trade Ideas stand out (with long cookies and ongoing payouts). For high one-time commissions, consider Olymp Trade’s Kingfin or Binomo (if targeting non-US/India markets). TradeStation and Nadex work for U.S. traders, while Trade Republic and Upstox are strong in the EU and India respectively. NinjaTrader unfortunately has no affiliate plan at present. Always ensure compliance: some brokers (especially binary options) are not legal everywhere. Use the provided links to join the affiliate programs that best match your audience and region.
Sahil Ajmera is content writer with more than 7 years of work experience in field of Affiliate Marketing, Digital Marketing, etc. He loves saving money on everything. His aim is to get readers exactly what they are looking for and that too without wasting much of their time. Whatever he is writing on, you are sure to find a way to earn & save good!
