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Blueberry Markets vs Firstrade

Compare Blueberry Markets and Firstrade side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Blueberry Markets

Blueberry Markets

Active forex and CFD traders

Blueberry Markets is an ASIC-regulated Australian CFD and forex broker founded in 2016, offering 2,000+ instrโ€ฆ

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Firstrade

Firstrade

Cost-conscious US stock, ETF and options traders

Firstrade is a US online broker with $0 online trades for stocks, ETFs, options and mutual funds, plus mobileโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

Blueberry Markets vs Firstrade
Feature Blueberry Markets Firstrade
Minimum deposit - $0
Stock trading fee - $0 commission
Regulators ASIC, FSC, VFSC FINRA
Best for Active forex and CFD traders Cost-conscious US stock, ETF and options traders
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
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Options
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Margin
Demo Account
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Multi Currency
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Funds
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Investment Plans
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Pros & cons

Blueberry Markets

Blueberry Markets

Pros

  • ASIC regulation with segregated client funds for Australian clients
  • Raw spreads from 0.0 pips with $7 round-turn commission on Direct account
  • No deposit or inactivity fees
  • Low $100 minimum deposit
  • Multiple platforms: MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry X
  • Free demo account with no expiry
  • Copy trading available via Blueberry Social
  • 24/7 live chat customer support

Cons

  • No investor compensation fund under any entity
  • Offshore clients (FSC and VFSC entities) receive fewer protections than ASIC clients
  • No ETFs, bonds, listed options or futures
  • Limited asset range compared to larger multi-asset brokers
  • SWIFT and intermediary bank charges may apply on international wire withdrawals
  • Free VPS requires 15 standard lots per month
Firstrade

Firstrade

Pros

  • $0 online trades for stocks, ETFs, options and mutual funds
  • $0 options contract, exercise and assignment fees
  • No deposit minimum and no inactivity fees
  • Overnight trading from 8 PM to 4 AM ET on 1,200+ securities
  • Options Wizard includes 40+ strategies and P&L simulations
  • ACATS transfer fee rebate up to $250 on qualifying transfers
  • Excess protection can raise coverage to $37.5 million per customer

Cons

  • Broker-assisted stock and ETF trades cost $19.95
  • Broker-assisted options cost $19.95+$0.50/contract
  • Mutual fund shares sold within 90 days can cost $19.95
  • Redemptions below $500 can incur a $19.95 fee
  • Primary Market CDs cost $30
  • Overnight trades must use limit orders only
  • ACH transfers require a U.S. financial institution
Blueberry Markets

Blueberry Markets

Blueberry Markets is an ASIC-regulated Australian CFD and forex broker founded in 2016, offering 2,000+ instruments across MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView and its proprietary Blueberry X platform.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Firstrade

Firstrade

Firstrade is a US online broker with $0 online trades for stocks, ETFs, options and mutual funds, plus mobile apps and overnight stock and ETF trading.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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