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Firstrade vs ATC Brokers
Broker Name
Firstrade
ATC Brokers
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
STP broker
ECN broker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1985
2005
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
1Million
No information
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FINRA, SEC
FCA and CIMA
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Best Online Brokers, Best for Options Traders award.
No major awards listed
Security Measures
SIPC
No information
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
No
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
No
Yes
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
2200+ ETFs including CDs, Treasury bills, Notets and bonds, Primary market CDs, Zeros and strips and more
-
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
Yes- Through ETFs
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes- Through ETFs
Yes
CFDs
No
No
ETFs
Yes
No
Stocks
Yes
No
Options
Yes
No
Futures
No
No
Bonds
Yes
No
Mutual Funds
Yes
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
Yes
No
Precious Metals
No
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
Yes
No
Equities
No
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
Yes
MT5
Yes
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
No
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Firstrade platform
Proprietary MT Pro
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Brokerage account- Individual, Joint, Custodial, Retirement- Retirement (Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA), Corporate, Trust, International, Education Planning, Business Planning
Individual, joint or corporate trading account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
$0
2,000 USD, EUR or GBP
Leverage Available
No
2:1 to 200:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on asset class
Unlimited
Commission (per account type)
$0
$0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Both beginners and experienced traders
Beginners and experienced traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Wire Fund Transfer, Check deposit, Asset transfer, ACH electronic transfer
Bank wire transfer, Crypto
Withdrawal Methods
Wire Fund Transfer, Check Deposit, Asset transfer, ACH electronic transfer, Withdrawal of sales proceed
Bank wire transfer, Crypto
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
No
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Education Center, Investment Education Videos, Option Guide, Margin Guide, Webinars, Tax center, Blogs, Upcoming IPOs
Learn to trade, Economic calendar, Market insights, Market News
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Commission for stocks, ETFs, Options, Mutual funds- $0, Fixed income- Treasury Bills, Notes & Bonds, Municipal Bonds, Agency Bonds, Secondary Market CDs, Zeros & Strips- Net yield basis, Primary Market CDs- $30, Broker-Assisted Stock & Options Trades- $19.95 (+$0.50/Contract)
Mini Contract (10,000 lot size): $0.60 round turn, Standard Contract (100,000 lot size): $6.00 round turn
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Typical
Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
NA
Options Contract Fees
$0
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
No
200:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$50 of 6 months of inactivity
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
NA
Advisory Fees
0.20-0.30%
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
NA
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
$2-$5
NA
Account Opening Fee
$0
NA
Account Maintenance Fee
$0
NA
Deposit Fee
$0
Bank wire- $0, Crypto- 1.00%
Currency Conversion Fee
3%
Depends on the bank and the specific transaction
Withdrawal Fee
$25-$75
International EUR/ USD/ CAD - $30/ 40/ 40, Crypto- 0.20% fee
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)
Pre-Market: 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM ET Regular Market: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET After-Hours: 4:05 PM to 8:00 PM ET
Forex- 5:05 PM EST to Friday at 5:00 PM EST, Metals- Sunday at 6:00 PM EST and 5:00 PM EST and re-opens at 6:00 PM ES
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
Monday - Friday,10am - 4pm ET
24/7
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Phone: U.S. Toll Free: 1-800-869-8800, Outside the US: 1-718-961-6600, E-mail, FAQ, Fax: 1-718-961-3919
Phone: + 44 20 3318 1399, Email: [email protected], Live chat
Support Languages
3
4
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
30-50 Whitestone Expwy. Ste. A301 Flushing, NY 11354
London, England, United Kingdom .
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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