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TradeStation

Plantation, USA · SEC (United States), FINRA (United States), NFA (United States), CFTC (United States)

Created Jul 1, 2026 · Updated Jul 18, 2026

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Commission

$0

Platforms

5

Min Deposit

$0

About TradeStation

TradeStation Group, Inc., founded in 1982, is a US veteran stockbroker regulated by the SEC, FINRA, NFA, and CFTC, offering commission-free stock and ETF trades with options at ~$0.60 per contract and futures at ~$1.50–$1.75 per contract per side [1][3][4]. The broker provides access to stocks, ETFs, options, futures, and futures options through platforms including the new TITAN X desktop (launched January 2026), Web Trading, Mobile App (iOS/Android), and API (EasyLanguage) [1][3][7]. TradeStation has no minimum deposit for standard accounts (though margin accounts require a minimum), supports over 150,000 active brokerage accounts, and offers SIPC protection for eligible securities accounts [1][3][4].

Pros

+$0 commission on US stocks and ETFs for most trades
+Advanced TITAN X desktop platform with multi-monitor workflows and advanced charting
+Proprietary EasyLanguage API for algorithmic and custom strategy development
+Support for stocks, ETFs, options, futures, and futures options in a single account
+No account minimum for opening a brokerage account

Cons

-$10/month inactivity fee for low-balance or inactive accounts
-$125 ACAT transfer fee for account withdrawals
-Platform complexity makes it not beginner-friendly
-Options and futures contracts carry fees (~$0.60/contract and ~$1.50–$1.75/side)
-Additional platform products can exceed $1,000/month for non-clients

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