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TradeStation vs AMP Global : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
TradeStation
AMP Global
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
ECN broker
None
Years of Existence / Established Year
1982
2015
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
226506+ clients
Info not available
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
CFTC, NFA, FINRA, SEC
CySEC CFTC NFA FCM
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Best in Class awards in StockBrockers.com 2023 Online Broker Review, Best Brokerage App at the 2023 Benzinga Global Fintech Awards, TradingView's Best Broker in the AMER Region 2023 Award
Best Futures Broker 2023 by verified TradingView users
Security Measures
SIPC
ICF
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
No
Yes (for CFDs only)
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
Futures option
-
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
Yes
Futures
Yes
Yes
Bonds
No
Yes
Mutual Funds
Yes
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
No
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
Yes
Equities
No
Yes
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
No
MT5
No
Yes
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
Yes
No
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Desktop, Web trading, Mobile app, Futures Plus
50+ trading platforms including Stereo Trader 2.5 (free for clients)
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Individual, Retirement, Entity
Trading AccountCorporate Account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0
$100 No minimum for internal transfer
Leverage Available
No
100:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on asset class
maximum 100 lots Upto 200 lots on currency pairs Upto 50 lots on CFDs
Commission (per account type)
$0
NA
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners and experienced traders
Experienced
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Wire transfer, Check, Electronic transfer
Bank Payments Cards E Wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Wire transfer, Check, Electronic transfer
Bank Transfer
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Neteller Skrill
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Trading Education, Market Insights, Webinars, Online Trading Courses, Strategy Development and Backtesting
Support Forum Blog Recorded Webinars
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Commission- Stocks and ETFs- $0, Stock options- $0 Commission + $0.60 per contract, Future options- $0 Commission + $0.60 per contract, Micro futures- $0 Commission + $0.50 per contract, per side, Futures- $0 Commission + $1.50 per contract, per side
Crypto CFDs - 0.15% Indices CFDs - $0.25 per lot Shares CFDs - $8 per lot FX, Energies / Metals CFDs - 0.002% notional
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
NA
Options Contract Fees
$0 Commission + $0.60 per contract
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
No
100:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$10 per month
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
TradeStation platform - $149.95 / month, Without Brokerage Account- $99.99 / month $199.99 for professionals, folio-level strategy back-testing tool - $59.95 / month
NA
Advisory Fees
$25
$0
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
NA
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
$1 per page
NA
Account Opening Fee
$0
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$35 per year
$0
Deposit Fee
$0
Wires / Checks / ACH - $0
Currency Conversion Fee
Starts from $0.35
$30
Withdrawal Fee
Wire transfer- $25- $35
ACH - free Wire (domestic & international) - $30
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
Yes
Yes
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
9:30 am ET to 4:00 pm ET
Vary for each asset class
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
24 hours support and trade desk from Sunday 5pm till Friday 5pm CST
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Phone: 800.822.0512, Live chat, E-mail: [email protected]
Toll free: (800) 560-1640 Direct: (312) 893-6400 Live Chat Remote Support Support forum Email: mailto:[email protected]
Support Languages
1
9+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
8050 SW 10th Street, Suite 2000. Plantation, FL 33324
221 N. LaSalle Street, 25th Floor, Chicago IL, 60601 USA
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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