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BlackBull Markets vs Public

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BlackBull Markets

BlackBull Markets

Active forex and multi-asset traders

BlackBull Markets is a forex and multi-asset broker with $0 ECN minimum deposits, segregated accounts and pla…

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Public

Public

Active investors who want options rebates and API access

Public is a US multi-asset investing platform offering stocks, ETFs, options, bonds, crypto, margin, AI tools…

Head-to-head comparison

BlackBull Markets vs Public
Feature BlackBull Markets Public
Minimum deposit US$0 —
Stock trading fee — $0 for regular market-hours US-listed stocks and ETFs; $2.99 per extended-hours trade; OTC stocks $2.99 per trade
Regulators FSA SEC, FINRA, SIPC, FDIC, NYSDFS
Best for Active forex and multi-asset traders Active investors who want options rebates and API access
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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Crypto
Bonds
Options
Futures
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Margin
Demo Account
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Fractional Shares
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Investment Plans
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Pros & cons

BlackBull Markets

BlackBull Markets

Pros

  • US$0 minimum deposit on ECN accounts
  • Prime spreads start from 0.0 pips
  • Client funds are kept in segregated accounts
  • TradingView, MT4, MT5 and cTrader are available
  • CopyTrader can copy trades in real time
  • Free TradingView Essential, Plus or Premium is available
  • Free VPS available after a $2,000 deposit and 20 monthly lots

Cons

  • Prime and Prime+ charge US$3.00 per lot per side
  • Swap-free accounts may carry administrative fees
  • Free VPS requires a $2,000 deposit and 20 monthly lots
  • USD $25 VPS charge applies if requirements are not met
  • Standard ECN spreads start at 0.8 pips
Public

Public

Pros

  • $0 regular-hours US stock and ETF trades
  • Options rebates of $0.06-$0.18 per stock or ETF contract
  • Margin rates range from 4.90% to 4.25%
  • Public API supports programmatic trading
  • High-Yield Cash Account pays 3.30% APY with no fees
  • Direct indexing starts with as little as $1,000
  • SIPC protection up to $500,000 for cash and securities
  • FDIC protection up to $5 million for High-Yield Cash Account

Cons

  • $2.99 extended-hours stock and ETF trades without Premium
  • OTC stock trades cost $2.99 without Premium
  • Inactivity fee is $3.99 every month
  • Outgoing ACAT transfers cost $100
  • Instant Withdrawals cost up to 3.5%, minimum $1
  • Crypto assets are not FDIC or SIPC insured
  • Fractional shares are not transferable outside Public
  • Premium costs $10 monthly or $96 annually unless waived
BlackBull Markets

BlackBull Markets

BlackBull Markets is a forex and multi-asset broker with $0 ECN minimum deposits, segregated accounts and platforms including MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Public

Public

Public is a US multi-asset investing platform offering stocks, ETFs, options, bonds, crypto, margin, AI tools, a trading API and cash products.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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