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ChoiceTrade vs ii

Compare ChoiceTrade and ii 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 plaโ€ฆ

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ii

ii

Flat-fee long-term investors

ii is a flat-fee investment platform with ISA, SIPP, Trading Account, funds, ETFs, shares, bonds, managed optโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

ChoiceTrade vs ii
Feature ChoiceTrade ii
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee $0 commission for listed US exchange stocks; OTC stocks charged per trade UK and US shares (incl. ETFs & Investment trusts): Core ยฃ3.99 per trade; Plus ยฃ3.99 per trade; Premium ยฃ2.99 per trade
Regulators SEC, FINRA, SIPC FCA
Best for Active US stock and options traders Flat-fee long-term investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Bonds
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Options
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Margin
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Demo Account
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Funds
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Investment Plans
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Multi Currency
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Business Account
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Isa
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Sipp
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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
ii

ii

Pros

  • Core plan starts at ยฃ5.99 per month
  • Regular investments are Free on every plan
  • No fees for transfers in or out
  • SIPP, ISA and Trading Account sit under one plan
  • Hold up to 9 currencies in SIPP and Trading Account
  • Plus includes 1 free monthly trade; Premium includes 2
  • Funds cost ยฃ1.49 on Plus and Free on Premium
  • Plus gives 5 free family accounts; Premium gives unlimited

Cons

  • Core is limited to portfolios up to ยฃ100,000
  • Junior ISA is not included on the Core plan
  • Same day GBP and EUR withdrawals cost ยฃ15
  • Other currency withdrawals cost ยฃ15
  • Telephone trades cost ยฃ49
  • Non-personal accounts add ยฃ30 per month
  • Premium costs ยฃ39.99 per month
  • Core FX conversion is 0.75%
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.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

ii

ii

ii is a flat-fee investment platform with ISA, SIPP, Trading Account, funds, ETFs, shares, bonds, managed options and multi-currency investing.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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