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E*TRADE vs Venom Trading : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
E*TRADE
Venom Trading
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Both ECN and STP broker
ECN
Years of Existence / Established Year
1982
2004
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
5.2 million client accounts
Info not available
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FRS, FINRA, SIPC, SEC, NFA, FDIC
FINRA NFA SIPC
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Investor App and #1 Web Trading Platform for 2024, Benzinga's 2023 Global Fintech Awards
Best in class for professional trading by stockbrokers.com
Security Measures
SIPC
SIPC
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
No
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
Over 50,000 offerings, including US Treasury trades
-
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
No
Indices
No
No
Cryptocurrencies
No
No
CFDs
No
No
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
Yes
Futures
Yes
Yes
Bonds
Yes
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
Yes
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
No
MT5
No
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
No
No
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Power Etrade web, Power Etrade app
Venom mobile Venom desktop Venom web
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes except Mac
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Brokerage, Retirement, Core portfolio, Managed portfolio, Small business retirement , bank
Individual account IRA account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
$0
$5,000
Leverage Available
No
1:4
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on assets class
Trade size vary on each asset
Commission (per account type)
NA
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners to experienced traders
Experienced
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Transfer money, Wire transfer, Transfer an account, Deposit a check ,Direct Deposit
Wire transfer ACH transfer Online bill pay
Withdrawal Methods
E-wallets, check, Wire transfer
ACATS DWAC DRS
Other E-Wallets Supported
Electronic transfer
No
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
No
No
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Educational Resources, Tools, Market News and Insights, Tutorials and Webinars
Short videos & courses Recorded webinars
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Stocks, options, mutual funds, ETFs- $0, Bonds- $1, FINRA trading activity fee- $0.000166
Equities - $0.004/share Options - $0.75 per contract Futures - $1.25 / contract
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
NA
Typical
Per Lot Fees
NA
NA
Options Contract Fees
$0.65
$0.75 per contract
Futures Contract Fees
$1.50
$1.25 per contract per side
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
No
1:4
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
NA
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
$0
Advisory Fees
0.30%
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
NA
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
$2
NA
Account Opening Fee
NA
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$15/ month
IRA - $7.5 quarterly fee
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
Direct trade-$0.005 per share, Broker assisted trader- $25
Vary for different exchanges
Withdrawal Fee
Check return - $25, Electronic return -$25
Wires - $10 Checks - $4 ACH/EFT - $1 SEPA - NA
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
No
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
Yes
Yes
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
Sunday 5 p.m. CT to Friday 4 p.m. CT
Monday to Friday - 7am to 4.30pm CST
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
8 AM - 8 PM ET on weekdays
24/5 weekday customer service
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Live chat, FAQ, Phone- 800-387-2331, 800-838-0908, Beneficiary Services: [email protected] General inquiries: [email protected]
Ph-877-792-6272 Customer service line - 877-442-2757 Fax - 972-491-3111 Email - [email protected]
Support Languages
1
1
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Arlington, Virginia, United States Buyenlarge, Getty
3008 E. Hebron Pkwy Building 400, Carrolton TX 75010
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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