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E*TRADE vs City Index : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
E*TRADE
City Index
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Both ECN and STP broker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1982
1983
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
5.2 million client accounts
1M + active customers
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FRS, FINRA, SIPC, SEC, NFA, FDIC
CIRO, CySEC, NFA, CFTC, CIMA, FCA, SFC, FSA, MAS, ASIC
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Investor App and #1 Web Trading Platform for 2024, Benzinga's 2023 Global Fintech Awards
Best trading app, Best CFD provider, Forex broker.com No.1- Performance Analytics new tool, Best in Class overall
Security Measures
SIPC
FSCS
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
Yes
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
Over 50,000 offerings, including US Treasury trades
13,500+ assets types including Shares
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
No
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
No
Options
Yes
Yes
Futures
Yes
No
Bonds
Yes
Yes
Mutual Funds
Yes
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
No
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
No
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
Yes
MT5
No
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
No
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Power Etrade web, Power Etrade app
City Index mobile trading app
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Brokerage, Retirement, Core portfolio, Managed portfolio, Small business retirement , bank
Standard, MT4, Corporate account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
$0
€100
Leverage Available
No
30:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on assets class
Depends on the assets class
Commission (per account type)
€0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners to experienced traders
Beginner to experienced
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Transfer money, Wire transfer, Transfer an account, Deposit a check ,Direct Deposit
Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, e-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
E-wallets, check, Wire transfer
Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, e-wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
Electronic transfer
Paypal
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
No
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Educational Resources, Tools, Market News and Insights, Tutorials and Webinars
Reuters Insider, News and analysis, Trading tools, Advanced trading view Charts
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Stocks, options, mutual funds, ETFs- $0, Bonds- $1, FINRA trading activity fee- $0.000166
UK Shares: 0.10% (min. €8 commission)US Shares: 1.5 cents per share (min. €8 commission)
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
NA
Fixed and variable spreads
Per Lot Fees
NA
NA
Options Contract Fees
$0.65
NA
Futures Contract Fees
$1.50
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
$0
Maximum Leverage
No
30:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$15 monthly fee after 24 months of inactivity
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
NA
Advisory Fees
0.30%
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
NA
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
$2
NA
Account Opening Fee
NA
NA
Account Maintenance Fee
$15/ month
NA
Deposit Fee
$0
Credit/ debit card- 2%, others - €0
Currency Conversion Fee
Direct trade-$0.005 per share, Broker assisted trader- $25
Varies by instrument
Withdrawal Fee
Check return - $25, Electronic return -$25
Bank fees may apply
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
Yes
No
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
Sunday 5 p.m. CT to Friday 4 p.m. CT
Varies by instrument
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
8 AM - 8 PM ET on weekdays
24/5
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Live chat, FAQ, Phone- 800-387-2331, 800-838-0908, Beneficiary Services: [email protected] General inquiries: [email protected]
Email: [email protected], Phone: 0800 060 8609, Live chat
Support Languages
1
6
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Arlington, Virginia, United States Buyenlarge, Getty
1st Floor, Moor House, 120 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5ET
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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