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TradeStation vs Fusion Markets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
TradeStation
Fusion Markets
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
ECN broker
ECN broker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1982
2017
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
226506+ clients
No information
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
CFTC, NFA, FINRA, SEC
ASIC, VFSC, and FSA
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 MetaTrader Broker, Lowest Spread Forex Broker, Lowest Commission Forex Broker in 2023, 2024
Security Measures
SIPC
No
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
No
Yes* Restriction for some regions
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
Futures option
12+ metals including energies, US shares CFDs
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
No
Stocks
Yes
No
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
Yes
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
Yes
MT5
No
Yes
cTrader
No
Yes
Social Trading
No
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
Zero, Classic, Swap free accounts
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0
$0
Leverage Available
No
10:1- 500:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on asset class
50,000,000 USD
Commission (per account type)
$0
Zero account- $4.5, Classic account -$0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners and experienced traders
Beginners and active traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Wire transfer, Check, Electronic transfer
Dragon pay, Wire Transfer, SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area), Transferwise, Visa, MasterCard, Credit card, Debit card, Bitcoin payments , Ethereum payments, e-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Wire transfer, Check, Electronic transfer
Dragon pay, Wire Transfer, SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area), Transferwise, Visa, MasterCard, Credit card, Debit card, Bitcoin payments , Ethereum payments, e-wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Skrill, Neteller, PayPal, Sticpay, FasaPay, Perfect Money, JetonCash, AstroPay, PayID, Doku Wallet
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 Education, Market Analysis, Webinars, Video Tutorials, Trading Guides and eBooks, Market Insights and News
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- $2.25 per side, Spread starts from 0.0 pips
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Fixed and variable spreads
Per Lot Fees
NA
$4.50
Options Contract Fees
$0 Commission + $0.60 per contract
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
0.0 pip
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
NA
Advisory Fees
$25
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
NA
$0
Statement or Document Fee
$1 per page
NA
Account Opening Fee
$0
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$35 per year
NA
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
Starts from $0.35
$0
Withdrawal Fee
Wire transfer- $25- $35
International wire transfers $20 to $30.
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 product
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]
E-mail: [email protected], Phone: +61 3 8376 2706, Live chat
Support Languages
1
12+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
8050 SW 10th Street, Suite 2000. Plantation, FL 33324
Govant Building,BP 1276 Port Vila,Vanuatu.
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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