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TradeStation vs Global Prime : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
TradeStation
Global Prime
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
ECN broker
Market maker broker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1982
2010
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
226506+ clients
No information
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
CFTC, NFA, FINRA, SEC
ASIC and VFSC
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
No major awards listed
Security Measures
SIPC
No compensation scheme
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
No
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
No
Yes
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
Futures option
150+ Financial assets
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
Yes
Mutual Funds
Yes
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
No
No
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
No
Copy Trading
Yes
No
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
Standard and Raw account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
$0
$0
Leverage Available
No
1:5 to 1:500
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on asset class
1000 lots
Commission (per account type)
$0
Standard: $0, Raw account: $3.5 per lot
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners and experienced traders
Beginner traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Wire transfer, Check, Electronic transfer
Visa, Mastercard, Crypto, Bpay, Bank wire, QR code, Astro pay, Interac,PayID, e-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Wire transfer, Check, Electronic transfer
Visa, Mastercard, Crypto, Bpay, Bank wire, QR code, Astro pay, Interac,PayID, e-wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, GATE8, Dragon Pay, VN Pay, FasaPay, Pagsmile, Jeton, Mifinity, XPay, 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
Trading Education, Market Analysis, Webinars, Trading Guides, Video Tutorials, Podcast Market Insights, Blog Trading News and Analysis
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
Crypto: 0.1%, indices, Bonds, and Commodities (excl. Metals): $0, Commission: AUD $7, USD $7, EUR € 6.20, GBP £5.4, SGD $9.50, CAD $9, Standard: 0.9 pips, raw : $3.5
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
$3.50
Options Contract Fees
$0 Commission + $0.60 per contract
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
$0
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
No
1:500
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
NA
Account Opening Fee
$0
NA
Account Maintenance Fee
$35 per year
NA
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
Starts from $0.35
$20-$30
Withdrawal Fee
Wire transfer- $25- $35
International bank transfer: $20-$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
24 hours a day, 5 days a week. 5 PM New York on Sunday through to 5 PM New York on Friday
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: +61 (2) 8379 3622, E-mail: [email protected], Live chat
Support Languages
1
14+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
8050 SW 10th Street, Suite 2000. Plantation, FL 33324
FMGP Trading Group Pty Ltd Level 10, 627 Chapel St, South Yarra 3141 Australia
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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