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TradeStation vs Spreadex : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
TradeStation
Spreadex
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
ECN broker
STP
Years of Existence / Established Year
1982
1999
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
226506+ clients
60,000+ traders
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
CFTC, NFA, FINRA, SEC
FCA
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 Spread Betting Broker - by Good Money Guide Awards 2024 Best Mobile Trading App 2024 - ADVFN International Financial Awards
Security Measures
SIPC
FSCS
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 assets
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
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
Yes
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
No
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
Spreadex TradingView
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Individual, Retirement, Entity
Spread betting Financial trading
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
No
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
$0
€0
Leverage Available
No
30:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on asset class
Varies by instrument
Commission (per account type)
$0
€2.50 per lot
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners and experienced traders
Only experienced
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Wire transfer, Check, Electronic transfer
Easy Bank transfer UK Debit cards Credit card E-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Wire transfer, Check, Electronic transfer
Bank Transfer Credit / Debit Cards
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Apple Pay
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
Customisable platform 35+ technical indicators Price alerts
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
Spread starts from 0.6 pips
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Variable
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
NA
Maximum Leverage
No
30:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$10 per month
1 per month
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
€0
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
Info not available
Withdrawal Fee
Wire transfer- $25- $35
€0
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
No
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
Monday: 24 hours Tuesday: 24 hours Wednesday: 24 hours Thursday: 24 hours Friday: 00:00 to 21.15 Saturday: Closed Sunday: 21:00 to 00:00Out of Hours trading: US stock market between 2:30pm to 9pm
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
7 days a week 8:00am to 5:30pm
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Phone: 800.822.0512, Live chat, E-mail: [email protected]
Financial Desk: 08000 526 570 +44 (0) 727 895 151General Enquiries: +44 (0) 727 895 000E mail: [email protected]
Support Languages
1
1
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
8050 SW 10th Street, Suite 2000. Plantation, FL 33324
Churchill House, Upper, Marlborough Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3UU
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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