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E*TRADE vs Webull : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
E*TRADE
Webull
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Both ECN and STP broker
Self-directed retail brokerage platform
Years of Existence / Established Year
1982
2017
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
5.2 million client accounts
20 Million
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FRS, FINRA, SIPC, SEC, NFA, FDIC
SEC, FINRA
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Investor App and #1 Web Trading Platform for 2024, Benzinga's 2023 Global Fintech Awards
2024 Global Private Banking Awards
Security Measures
SIPC
SIPC, FIDC, Apex Clearing Corp upto $150 million
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
No
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
Over 50,000 offerings, including US Treasury trades
3,300 ETFs including OTC, Margin, Index options, US treasuries bonds
Currency Pairs
No
No
Commodities
No
No
Indices
No
No
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
No
No
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
Yes
Futures
Yes
Yes
Bonds
Yes
Yes
Mutual Funds
Yes
Yes
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
No
No
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
No
Yes
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
No
MT5
No
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
No
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Power Etrade web, Power Etrade app
Desktop, Web, and Mobile apps
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
Individual, IRA, Futures, Advisor, Entity
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0
$0
Leverage Available
No
4:1 to 2:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on assets class
Unlimited number of day trades
Commission (per account type)
$0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners to experienced traders
Beginners, Active and passive investor
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Transfer money, Wire transfer, Transfer an account, Deposit a check ,Direct Deposit
Bank linking, ACH, Wire Transfer, Debit card funding, Recurring deposit
Withdrawal Methods
E-wallets, check, Wire transfer
ACH withdrawals
Other E-Wallets Supported
Electronic transfer
No
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 Education, Market News and Analysis, Webinars and Live Events, Trading Simulator, Financial Insights and Research
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Stocks, options, mutual funds, ETFs- $0, Bonds- $1, FINRA trading activity fee- $0.000166
Regulatory Transaction Fee- $0.0000278*Total $ Trade Amount, Regulatory Fee- $0.000166 * Total Trade Volume Min $0.01 per - Max $8.30 per, CAT Regulatory Fees- $0.000052 * Total Trade Volume, Low-Priced Securities- $0.0002 per share, F-stocks (foreign settlement)- Buys: $5.00 per trade, Sells: $0.05 per trade, liquidity Charge- Minimum Overnight Interest Rate: 15% Fee: $250, CAT Regulatory Fees- Buys & Sells: $0.00000072 * Total Trade Volume
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
NA
Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
NA
Options Contract Fees
$0.65
$0.10 per contract
Futures Contract Fees
$1.50
$1.50
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
1.50%
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
No
4:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
NA
Advisory Fees
0.30%
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
NA
NA
Statement or Document Fee
$2
$2 for each confirmation, $5 for each account statement, and $2.5 for each prospectus mailing
Account Opening Fee
NA
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$15/ month
$0
Deposit Fee
$0
$8 for deposits in the U.S., $12.5 for international deposits
Currency Conversion Fee
Direct trade-$0.005 per share, Broker assisted trader- $25
$10
Withdrawal Fee
Check return - $25, Electronic return -$25
$25 for withdrawals in the U.S, and $45 for international withdrawals
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)
Sunday 5 p.m. CT to Friday 4 p.m. CT
Pre-market trading from 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM EST
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]
E-mail: [email protected], call :1-888-828-0618, in app chat
Support Languages
1
15+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Arlington, Virginia, United States Buyenlarge, Getty
44 Wall Street, New York City
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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