TradeStation vs Interactive Brokers
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TradeStation | Interactive Brokers | |
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Invest and Earn Up to $3,500 - | Referral Program - $200 Bonus - | |
Benefits and Features | ||
Stock Trading | IBKR Lite: $0 per share (min $0 per order) IBKR Pro - Fixed: $0.0005 per share (min $1.00 per order, max 1.0% of trade value). IBKR Pro - Tiered: Starts at $0.0035 per share for less than 300,000 shares (min $0.35 per order, max 1% of trade value) | |
Options Trading | $0 Commission + $0.60 per contract | $0.15-$0.65 per contract ($1 minimum per order) |
Annual Fee | ||
Minimum Deposit | ||
Mutual Fund Trading | $0 for no-transaction-fee funds. For transaction-fee funds, 3% trade value OR $14.95, per transaction, whichever is less, for transaction-fee funds | |
Commission Free ETFs | ||
Phone Support | 800.822.0512 U.S. (toll-free) | 954.652.7900 U.S. (direct) Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM ET | |
Live Chat Support | Yes (Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM ET) | |
Email Support | ||
Human Advisors | ||
Robo Advisor | ||
Penny Stocks | ||
Tax Loss Harvesting | ||
Goal Tracker | ||
Automatic Deposits | ||
Broker Assisted Trades | ||
Good For | ||
Inactivity Fee | ||
Maintenance Fee | ||
Online Platform | ||
iPhone App | ||
Android App | ||
Banking | ||
Mobile App | ||
Desktop App | ||
Two-Factor Authentication | Auth0 Guardian app, SMS, or Google Authenticator app | |
Forex Trading | Yes (not available in TradeStation US) | Available for qualified customers |
Futures Trading | $1.50 per Standard contract per side and $0.50 per Micro contract per side | |
Bond Trading | ||
CFD Trading | Yes (CFD trading is not permitted in the US.) | |
Currency Trading | Yes (not available in TradeStation US) | |
Customer Service | Phone: 800-822-0512 | 954-652-7900 Monday - Friday: 8AM - 5PM ET Live Chat Email: Sales@TradeStation.com | United States: Monday-Friday 8am - 10pm ET; Sunday 1pm - 7pm ET (24/7 Weekday service available in other countries) |
Locations | ||
Online Community | ||
Seminars | ||
Trading Platform | Desktop, Web Trading, Mobile Apps, FuturesPlus | |
Virtual Trading | ||
Fractional Shares | ||
Taxable Accounts | ||
401k Plans | ||
IRA Accounts | ||
Roth IRA Accounts | ||
SEP IRA Accounts | ||
Trust Accounts | ||
529 Plans | ||
CreditDonkey® Reviews | ||
Stock Trading | ||
Options Trading | ||
Mutual Fund Trading | ||
Online Platform | ||
Banking | ||
Mobile App | ||
Commissions and Fees | ||
Ease of Use | ||
Research | ||
Pros & Cons | Pros:
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Bottom Line | Good discount broker for experienced, high volume traders... | |
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Invest and Earn Up to $3,500
Enroll your new or existing TradeStation account in this offer by using promo code TSTVAGFD on your new account application, requesting to enroll via telephone or with a TradeStation Representative, or completing the enrollment form. Within 45 days of account enrollment, fund your account with at least $5,000. Maintain at least $5,000 in your account for 270 calendar days. New assets will be aggregated during the 45-calendar day period following the enrollment date to determine the amount of your cash offer.
New Assets | Cash Bonus |
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$5,000 - $24,999 | $150 |
$25,000 – $99,999 | $300 |
$100,000 – $249,999 | $500 |
$250,000 – $499,999 | $1,000 |
$500,000 – $999,999 | $2,000 |
$1,000,000 or more | $3,500 |
Trade Futures in IRA for $0.65
Trade futures in your IRA account for a discounted rate of $0.65 per contract per side. Use promo code 0035AEZP to get special offer. Terms and conditions apply.
Trade Options for $0.25 Per Options Contract
Active options traders can enjoy limited-time pricing of just $0.25 per options contract on new accounts when you sign up by December 31, 2024. Additional terms apply, and pricing is subject to change. Options trading is not suitable for all investors.