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TradeStation vs EasyMarkets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
TradeStation
EasyMarkets
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
ECN broker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1982
2001
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
226506+ clients
No information
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
CFTC, NFA, FINRA, SEC
CySEC, ASIC, FSA, FSC, and FSCA
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 regulated broker Best forex broker- 2024, Best global broker Best fixed spread broker Best competitive spread broker Longest serving broker-2024
Security Measures
SIPC
No
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
275+ assets types
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
No
No
ETFs
Yes
No
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
Yes
Futures
Yes
No
Bonds
No
No
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
Yes
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
Yes
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Desktop, Web trading, Mobile app, Futures Plus
Easymarket platform
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Individual, Retirement, Entity
Standard, Premium, and VIP
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0
$25
Leverage Available
No
1:200-1:2000
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on asset class
Depends on asset types
Commission (per account type)
$0
$0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners and experienced traders
Beginner to experienced traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Wire transfer, Check, Electronic transfer
Credit/ Debit cards, Wire transfer, Crypto deposit, Online banking- Local bank transfer, e-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Wire transfer, Check, Electronic transfer
Credit/ Debit cards, Wire transfer, Crypto deposit, Online banking- Local bank transfer, e-wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Skrill, Neteller, Fasapay, Stic pay, Webmoney, Bit wallet, Perfect Money
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
Learn -Trading Education, Market News and Analysis, Webinars, Trading Guides and eBooks, Video Tutorials, easyMarkets Blog Market Insights
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
Commission -$0, Spread - ranges from 0.7 pips
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Fixed
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
1.2000
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$10 per month
$0
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
$0
Advisory Fees
$25
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
NA
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
$1 per page
$0
Account Opening Fee
$0
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$35 per year
$0
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
Starts from $0.35
$0
Withdrawal Fee
Wire transfer- $25- $35
$0
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
London-New York Overlap 1 pm - 4 pm GMT, The Sydney-Tokyo Overlap 12 am - 5:15 am GMT
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]
Live chat, Phone:+357 25 828 899 , E-mail: [email protected]
Support Languages
1
8+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
8050 SW 10th Street, Suite 2000. Plantation, FL 33324
Trinity Chambers, PO Box 4301, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Island
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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