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Webull vs Pepperstone : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

Webull

Webull

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Pepperstone

Pepperstone

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Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

Self-directed retail brokerage platform

ECN broker

Years of Existence / Established Year

2017

2010

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

20 Million

400,000 traders


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

SEC, FINRA

FCA, ASIC, DFSA, CySEC, CMA, BaFin, and SCB

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

2024 Global Private Banking Awards

2024 Forex Broker of the Year by BrokerWahl.de, TradingView Social Champion 2023

Security Measures

SIPC, FIDC, Apex Clearing Corp upto $150 million

FSCS

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

No

Yes


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

3,300 ETFs including OTC, Margin, Index options, US treasuries bonds

1200+ trading assets including shares, currencies indices

Currency Pairs

No

Yes

Commodities

No

Yes

Indices

No

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

No

Yes

ETFs

Yes

Yes

Stocks

Yes

No

Options

Yes

No

Futures

Yes

No

Bonds

Yes

No

Mutual Funds

Yes

No

Fractional Shares

Yes

No

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

No

No

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

Yes

No


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

No

Yes

MT5

No

Yes

cTrader

No

Yes

Social Trading

No

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Desktop, Web, and Mobile apps

Pepperstone proprietary platform

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)

Individual, IRA, Futures, Advisor, Entity

Standard and Razor account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Minimum Deposit

$0

$0

Leverage Available

4:1 to 2:1

1:20 to 1:500

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Unlimited number of day trades

100 lots trading size

Commission (per account type)

$0

Razor account - $3, Standard account -$0

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Beginners, Active and passive investor

Beginner to experienced traders


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Bank linking, ACH, Wire Transfer, Debit card funding, Recurring deposit

Credit/debit card, Bank transfer, e-wallets, Union pay, USDT

Withdrawal Methods

ACH withdrawals

Credit/debit card, Bank transfer, e-wallets, Union pay, USDT

Other E-Wallets Supported

No

Neteller,skrill, PayPal


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)

Trading Education, Market News and Analysis, Webinars and Live Events, Trading Simulator, Financial Insights and Research

Trading Education Online Courses, Market Analysis and Insights, Webinars, Trading Guides and eBooks, Video Tutorials, The Daily Fix Market News and Analysis, Pepperstone Blog Trading Insights


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

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-1.2 pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Variable

Per Lot Fees

NA

Razor account: $3.50 per lot, Raw account: $7 per lot, cTrader:$6 round trip per unit, TradingView: $7 roundtrip per unit

Options Contract Fees

$0.10 per contract

NA

Futures Contract Fees

$1.50

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

1.50%

1 pip on FX pairs

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

Charges apply

Maximum Leverage

4:1

1:500


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

NA

Advisory Fees

NA

NA

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

NA

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

$2 for each confirmation, $5 for each account statement, and $2.5 for each prospectus mailing

NA

Account Opening Fee

$0

NA

Account Maintenance Fee

$0

NA

Deposit Fee

$8 for deposits in the U.S., $12.5 for international deposits

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

$10

Razor Account- $29.36, Standard Account - $48.12, Swap-free Account $58.78

Withdrawal Fee

$25 for withdrawals in the U.S, and $45 for international withdrawals

$0


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

Yes

No


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Pre-market trading from 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM EST

VIX 00:01 - 23:59 (Opens Monday 01:00; Friday close 23:55), NAS100 01:00 - 23:15, 23:30 - 23:59 (Closes Friday 23:55), HK Share CFDs 4:30-7:00, 8:00-11:00, US Share CFDs 16:31 - 22:55


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Customer Support

Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)

24/7

24/7

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

E-mail: [email protected], call :1-888-828-0618, in app chat

Phone: +1786 628 1209, Email: [email protected], Live chat

Support Languages

15+

8+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

44 Wall Street, New York City

Melbourne, Australia

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


At TradingCritique, we don't just list brokers. We test, compare, and simplify your decision-making. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our data-driven comparisons are built to match your trading style and region. Learn how we Evaluate a broker.
Both Webull and Pepperstone offer affordable fee structures, but Webull generally edges out with no inactivity fees and lower commissions on standard trades, whereas Pepperstone shines with bundled research and platform access.
The account creation flow at Webull is modern and app-driven, making it seamless for new users. Pepperstone, however, leans toward traditional processes with forms and verifications that take more time.
Webull provides a modern trading experience with its proprietary or MT4/MT5 platform, ideal for technical traders. Pepperstone, on the other hand, offers more research tools and is better suited for data-driven investors.
Webull is geared toward frequent trading and analytics, while Pepperstone fits those who value simplicity and guided experiences.