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ChoiceTrade vs FP Markets

Compare ChoiceTrade and FP Markets side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

ChoiceTrade

ChoiceTrade

Active US stock and options traders

ChoiceTrade is a US broker-dealer offering commission-free stocks and ETFs, options trading, and advanced pla…

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FP Markets

FP Markets

ECN forex and CFD traders

FP Markets is an Australian multi-asset broker founded in 2005, offering forex, CFDs, and share trading acros…

Head-to-head comparison

ChoiceTrade vs FP Markets
Feature ChoiceTrade FP Markets
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee $0 commission for listed US exchange stocks; OTC stocks charged per trade Iress platform: commission-based, minimum brokerage applies per trade; fee thresholds vary by account tier
Regulators SEC, FINRA, SIPC ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA, CMA, FSC
Best for Active US stock and options traders ECN forex and CFD traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
-
Bonds
-
Options
-
Margin
Demo Account

Pros & cons

ChoiceTrade

ChoiceTrade

Pros

  • No commission on listed US stock and ETF trades
  • Free $100,000 virtual demo account
  • Direct Pro platform powered by DAS Trader for advanced charting and order routing
  • Long operating history since 2000
  • SIPC protection up to $500,000
  • ChoiceTrade Elite platform fee waived with $30,000+ account balance

Cons

  • Inactivity fee of $55 per quarter for low-activity individual/joint accounts
  • Paid platform subscriptions required for advanced tools
  • No forex, crypto, commodities, or futures trading
  • ACH withdrawal fee of $5 (max 3 per month); domestic wire $35; international wire $60
  • Limited funding methods - primarily bank transfer and ACH
  • Limited educational resources compared to larger brokers
  • Cash-settled options (SPX, OEX, RUT, VIX) carry an additional $0.75 per-contract surcharge
FP Markets

FP Markets

Pros

  • Raw ECN account with spreads from 0.0 pips and $6 round-turn commission
  • Regulated by ASIC and CySEC with client funds in segregated accounts
  • 10,000+ tradeable instruments including forex, stocks, indices, and commodities
  • Choice of MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, and Iress
  • No deposit, withdrawal, or inactivity fees
  • Free demo account with USD 100,000 in virtual funds
  • Negative balance protection under ASIC and CySEC entities
  • 24/7 multilingual customer support

Cons

  • Not FCA-regulated; UK traders are served through a less protective entity
  • Iress platform incurs a monthly fee unless minimum commission thresholds are met
  • Demo accounts expire after 30 days of inactivity
  • Research and educational content trails some larger competitors
  • Not available to residents of the United States, Japan, or New Zealand
  • Standard account spreads are wider than the Raw account average all-in cost
ChoiceTrade

ChoiceTrade

ChoiceTrade is a US broker-dealer offering commission-free stocks and ETFs, options trading, and advanced platforms including a DAS Trader-powered Direct Pro for active traders.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

FP Markets

FP Markets

FP Markets is an Australian multi-asset broker founded in 2005, offering forex, CFDs, and share trading across MetaTrader, cTrader, TradingView, and Iress platforms.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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