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E*TRADE vs Plus500 : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
E*TRADE
Plus500
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Both ECN and STP broker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1982
2008
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
5.2 million client accounts
20 Million
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FRS, FINRA, SIPC, SEC, NFA, FDIC
FCA, CYSEC, ASIC, FMA, FSCA, FSP, ISA, FSA, MAS, DFSA, FSA, SCB
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Investor App and #1 Web Trading Platform for 2024, Benzinga's 2023 Global Fintech Awards
Best in Class for Trust Score 2024, GLOBAL TRADING ADVFN International Financial Awards
Security Measures
SIPC
Anti-Money Laundering
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
2800+
Currency Pairs
No
No
Commodities
No
No
Indices
No
No
Cryptocurrencies
No
No
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
No
Stocks
Yes
No
Options
Yes
Yes
Futures
Yes
Yes
Bonds
Yes
No
Mutual Funds
Yes
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
No
No
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
No
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
No
MT5
No
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
No
No
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Power Etrade web, Power Etrade app
Mobile and web trading platform
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
Retail Account & Demo Account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
$0
$100
Leverage Available
No
1:30
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on assets class
Depends on the asset type
Commission (per account type)
$0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners to experienced traders
Experienced traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Transfer money, Wire transfer, Transfer an account, Deposit a check ,Direct Deposit
Credit, Debit, Master card, Bank transfer, e-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
E-wallets, check, Wire transfer
Credit, Debit, Master card, Bank transfer, e-wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
Electronic transfer
PayPal, Skrill
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
Trading Academy Online Courses, Market News and Analysis, Webinars, Trading Guides and eBooks, Video Tutorials, Trader's Guide Beginner's Guide
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Stocks, options, mutual funds, ETFs- $0, Bonds- $1, FINRA trading activity fee- $0.000166
Commission-$0
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
NA
Variable
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
NA
Maximum Leverage
No
1:30
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$10 per month inactive for three months
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
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
Direct trade-$0.005 per share, Broker assisted trader- $25
0.70%
Withdrawal Fee
Check return - $25, Electronic return -$25
$0
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
No
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
Depends on the instrument offer
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
8 AM - 8 PM ET on weekdays
24/7
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]
Call +65 6320 1111 or +65 6320 1119, Email to Plus500's customer support, Live chat
Support Languages
1
32+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Arlington, Virginia, United States Buyenlarge, Getty
Menachem Begin 125 Tel Aviv, Israel.
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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