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Webull vs City Index : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Webull
City Index
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Self-directed retail brokerage platform
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
2017
1983
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
20 Million
1M + active customers
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
SEC, FINRA
CIRO, CySEC, NFA, CFTC, CIMA, FCA, SFC, FSA, MAS, ASIC
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
2024 Global Private Banking Awards
Best trading app, Best CFD provider, Forex broker.com No.1- Performance Analytics new tool, Best in Class overall
Security Measures
SIPC, FIDC, Apex Clearing Corp upto $150 million
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)
3,300 ETFs including OTC, Margin, Index options, US treasuries bonds
13,500+ assets types including Shares
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
No
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
No
Options
Yes
Yes
Futures
Yes
No
Bonds
Yes
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
Yes
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
Yes
MT5
No
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
Yes
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Desktop, Web, and Mobile apps
City Index mobile trading app
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Individual, IRA, Futures, Advisor, Entity
Standard, MT4, Corporate account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
Yes
No
Minimum Deposit
$0
€100
Leverage Available
4:1 to 2:1
30:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Unlimited number of day trades
Depends on the assets class
Commission (per account type)
$0
€0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners, Active and passive investor
Beginner to experienced
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Bank linking, ACH, Wire Transfer, Debit card funding, Recurring deposit
Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, e-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
ACH withdrawals
Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, e-wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Paypal
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Trading Education, Market News and Analysis, Webinars and Live Events, Trading Simulator, Financial Insights and Research
Reuters Insider, News and analysis, Trading tools, Advanced trading view Charts
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Regulatory Transaction Fee- $0.0000278*Total $ Trade Amount, Regulatory Fee- $0.000166 * Total Trade Volume Min $0.01 per - Max $8.30 per, CAT Regulatory Fees- $0.000052 * Total Trade Volume, Low-Priced Securities- $0.0002 per share, F-stocks (foreign settlement)- Buys: $5.00 per trade, Sells: $0.05 per trade, liquidity Charge- Minimum Overnight Interest Rate: 15% Fee: $250, CAT Regulatory Fees- Buys & Sells: $0.00000072 * Total Trade Volume
UK Shares: 0.10% (min. €8 commission)US Shares: 1.5 cents per share (min. €8 commission)
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Fixed and variable spreads
Per Lot Fees
NA
NA
Options Contract Fees
$0.10 per contract
NA
Futures Contract Fees
$1.50
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
1.50%
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
$0
Maximum Leverage
4:1
30:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$15 monthly fee after 24 months of inactivity
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
NA
Advisory Fees
NA
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
NA
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
$2 for each confirmation, $5 for each account statement, and $2.5 for each prospectus mailing
NA
Account Opening Fee
$0
NA
Account Maintenance Fee
$0
NA
Deposit Fee
$8 for deposits in the U.S., $12.5 for international deposits
Credit/ debit card- 2%, others - €0
Currency Conversion Fee
$10
Varies by instrument
Withdrawal Fee
$25 for withdrawals in the U.S, and $45 for international withdrawals
Bank fees may apply
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)
Pre-market trading from 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM EST
Varies by instrument
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24/7
24/5
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
E-mail: [email protected], call :1-888-828-0618, in app chat
Email: [email protected], Phone: 0800 060 8609, Live chat
Support Languages
15+
6
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
44 Wall Street, New York City
1st Floor, Moor House, 120 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5ET
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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