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TradeStation vs FP Markets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
TradeStation
FP Markets
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
ECN broker
ECN broker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1982
2005
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
226506+ clients
No information
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
CFTC, NFA, FINRA, SEC
ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA, SVG
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 CFD Broker - Africa, Best Trading Experience - Africa, Most Trusted Broker in 2023, Best Price Execution in 2024, Most Transparent Broker and Best Trading Conditions in 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
10,000+ trading instruments
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
No
Options
Yes
No
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
Yes
cTrader
No
Yes
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
Yes
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Desktop, Web trading, Mobile app, Futures Plus
No
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Individual, Retirement, Entity
Forex account - Standard and raw MT4-MT5 account, Islamic forex account - Raw account and standard MT4-MT5 account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0
$100
Leverage Available
No
500:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on asset class
Depends on the asset type
Commission (per account type)
$0
$3
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners and experienced traders
Beginners to experienced traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Wire transfer, Check, Electronic transfer
Credit/ debit cards, Bank transfers, e-wallets, International bank transfers, Local bank transfers, Broker to broker
Withdrawal Methods
Wire transfer, Check, Electronic transfer
Credit/ debit cards, Bank transfers, e-wallets, International bank transfers, Local bank transfers, Broker to broker
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Skrill, Neteller, Asia bank, Stic Pay, Fasa pay, Virtual Pay, Rupee pay, Rapyd, Perfect Money, Crypto payment, Dragon Pya, Rapid transfer
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
Trading courses, Live webinars, Podcasts, Trading guides, Platform tutorials, Ebooks, Trading glossary
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
Forex- 3.50, Metals -3.50, Commodities- built into spread, Indices- Built into spread
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Typical
Per Lot Fees
NA
$2
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
NA
Maximum Leverage
No
500:1
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
$70
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
NA
Long- $5.79, short- $2.59
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
Starts from 0.06 to 0.30 %
Withdrawal Fee
Wire transfer- $25- $35
Upto $50
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
Depends on the instrument offer
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]
Phone: Toll-free: +44 28 2544 7780, E-mail: [email protected], Live chat
Support Languages
1
12+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
8050 SW 10th Street, Suite 2000. Plantation, FL 33324
Sydney,Australia
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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