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TradeStation vs City Index : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
TradeStation
City Index
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
ECN broker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1982
1983
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
226506+ clients
1M + active customers
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
CFTC, NFA, FINRA, SEC
CIRO, CySEC, NFA, CFTC, CIMA, FCA, SFC, FSA, MAS, ASIC
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Best in Class awards in StockBrockers.com 2023 Online Broker Review, Best Brokerage App at the 2023 Benzinga Global Fintech Awards, TradingView's Best Broker in the AMER Region 2023 Award
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
No
Yes
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
Futures option
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
No
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
Yes
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Desktop, Web trading, Mobile app, Futures Plus
City Index mobile trading app
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Individual, Retirement, Entity
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 asset class
Depends on the assets class
Commission (per account type)
$0
€0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners and experienced traders
Beginner to experienced
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Wire transfer, Check, Electronic transfer
Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, e-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Wire transfer, Check, Electronic transfer
Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, e-wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Paypal
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Trading Education, Market Insights, Webinars, Online Trading Courses, Strategy Development and Backtesting
Reuters Insider, News and analysis, Trading tools, Advanced trading view Charts
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Commission- Stocks and ETFs- $0, Stock options- $0 Commission + $0.60 per contract, Future options- $0 Commission + $0.60 per contract, Micro futures- $0 Commission + $0.50 per contract, per side, Futures- $0 Commission + $1.50 per contract, per side
UK Shares: 0.10% (min. €8 commission)US Shares: 1.5 cents per share (min. €8 commission)
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Fixed and variable spreads
Per Lot Fees
NA
NA
Options Contract Fees
$0 Commission + $0.60 per contract
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
$0
Maximum Leverage
No
30:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$10 per month
$15 monthly fee after 24 months of inactivity
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
TradeStation platform - $149.95 / month, Without Brokerage Account- $99.99 / month $199.99 for professionals, folio-level strategy back-testing tool - $59.95 / month
NA
Advisory Fees
$25
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
NA
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
$1 per page
NA
Account Opening Fee
$0
NA
Account Maintenance Fee
$35 per year
NA
Deposit Fee
$0
Credit/ debit card- 2%, others - €0
Currency Conversion Fee
Starts from $0.35
Varies by instrument
Withdrawal Fee
Wire transfer- $25- $35
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)
9:30 am ET to 4:00 pm ET
Varies by instrument
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
24/5
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Phone: 800.822.0512, Live chat, E-mail: [email protected]
Email: [email protected], Phone: 0800 060 8609, Live chat
Support Languages
1
6
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
8050 SW 10th Street, Suite 2000. Plantation, FL 33324
1st Floor, Moor House, 120 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5ET
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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