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TradeStation vs EToro : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
TradeStation
EToro
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
ECN broker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1982
2007
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
226506+ clients
20 Million
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
CFTC, NFA, FINRA, SEC
FCA, CySEC, MFSA, ADGM, ASIC, FSA, FINRA, SEC
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 Cryptocurrency Platforms by Good Money guide awards
Security Measures
SIPC
AML, ICF
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
5545+ stocks
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
No
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
No
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
Web trading and Mobile trading apps
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Individual, Retirement, Entity
Professional, Retail or Personal account, Corporate account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0
$50.00
Leverage Available
No
1:2 to 1:30
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
Beginners
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Wire transfer, Check, Electronic transfer
Debit card, Online banking, Wire transfer, e-Wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Wire transfer, Check, Electronic transfer
Debit card, Online banking, Wire transfer, 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
eToro Guides and eBooks, Crypto and Trading Courses, Trading Academy, Market News and Analysis, Webinars
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
Stocks- $1 or $2, Commission- $0, ETFs-$0, Spread-0, Crypto-2% of the transaction size; Minimum: $1 to Maximum: $100, CFD(Stocks and EFTs)- 0.15%, Crypto CFDs: 1%
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Fixed
Per Lot Fees
NA
NA
Options Contract Fees
$0 Commission + $0.60 per contract
$0
Futures Contract Fees
NA
$0
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
1% for both opening and closing a position
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
No
30:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$10 per month
$10/month after 12 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
NA
Statement or Document Fee
$1 per page
NA
Account Opening Fee
$0
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$35 per year
$0
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
Starts from $0.35
0.75%
Withdrawal Fee
Wire transfer- $25- $35
$5 fee for withdrawals to external accounts
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
9:30am ET until 4pm during normal business days
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
24/7
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Phone: 800.822.0512, Live chat, E-mail: [email protected]
Chatbot, Live chat, Ticket
Support Languages
1
19+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
8050 SW 10th Street, Suite 2000. Plantation, FL 33324
4th floor, One Canada Square Canary Wharf London, E14 5AB United Kingdom
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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