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ChoiceTrade vs Public

Compare ChoiceTrade and Public 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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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

ChoiceTrade vs Public
Feature ChoiceTrade Public
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee $0 commission for listed US exchange stocks; OTC stocks charged per trade $0 for regular market-hours US-listed stocks and ETFs; $2.99 per extended-hours trade; OTC stocks $2.99 per trade
Regulators SEC, FINRA, SIPC SEC, FINRA, SIPC, FDIC, NYSDFS
Best for Active US stock and options traders Active investors who want options rebates and API access
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Crypto
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Bonds
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Options
Margin
Demo Account
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Fractional Shares
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Investment Plans
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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
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
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.

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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