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comdirect vs TradeStation

Compare comdirect and TradeStation side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

comdirect

comdirect

German retail investors, long-term savers

comdirect is a German online broker and direct bank, operating as a brand of Commerzbank AG, offering stocks,…

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TradeStation

TradeStation

Active traders using stocks, options and futures

TradeStation offers active trading in stocks, ETFs, options, futures, mutual funds and bonds, with desktop, w…

Head-to-head comparison

comdirect vs TradeStation
Feature comdirect TradeStation
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee EUR 4.90 + 0.25% of order volume; minimum EUR 9.90; maximum EUR 59.90; active trader discount of 15% available with 125+ trades in the prior half-year $0 commissions; sub-dollar/OTC $0.005 per share
Regulators BaFin SEC, CFTC, FINRA, NFA
Best for German retail investors, long-term savers Active traders using stocks, options and futures
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
CFDs
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Bonds
Options
Futures
Funds
Investment Plans
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Margin
Demo Account
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Pros & cons

comdirect

comdirect

Pros

  • Regulated by BaFin with EUR 100,000 deposit protection
  • Large ETF savings plan universe with over 550 free monthly plans
  • Options and futures trading via dedicated O&F Trader platform
  • CFD trading available through separate CFD Trader account
  • Integrated robo-advisor (cominvest) from EUR 100/month or EUR 3,000 lump sum
  • Depot management fee waived with minimal activity or a linked current account
  • Access to 11 German stock exchanges plus international markets
  • Mobile app available for iOS and Android

Cons

  • Order fees of minimum EUR 9.90 are high for small trade sizes
  • Maximum order fee of EUR 59.90 caps cost but overall pricing is above low-cost competitors
  • ETF savings plan execution costs 1.5% for the majority of the range
  • No direct cryptocurrency trading; only indirect crypto exposure via ETPs
  • Platform primarily serves residents in Germany
  • No multi-currency account; all trading in EUR
  • No demo account listed
TradeStation

TradeStation

Pros

  • $0 stock and ETF commissions in the pricing table
  • Options fall to $0 per contract above 10,000 monthly contracts
  • Micro futures commissions start at $0.25 per contract, per side
  • FuturesPlus has no platform fees
  • Simulated trading supports paper trading and backtesting
  • API access supports custom multi-asset execution workflows
  • Cash balances over $100,000 can earn 0.15%

Cons

  • $10 monthly inactivity fee unless minimum activity is met
  • Outgoing account transfers cost $125
  • Sending wires cost $25 or $35 depending on account type
  • Mutual fund trades cost $14.95 per transaction
  • Sub-dollar and OTC equity trades cost $0.005 per share
  • FuturesPlus futures trades cost $1.75 per contract, per side
  • Margin positions require a minimum of $2,000
  • Non-brokerage platform access costs $99.99/$199.99 monthly
comdirect

comdirect

comdirect is a German online broker and direct bank, operating as a brand of Commerzbank AG, offering stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, options, futures, CFDs, savings plans, and a robo-advisor.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

TradeStation

TradeStation

TradeStation offers active trading in stocks, ETFs, options, futures, mutual funds and bonds, with desktop, web, mobile, FuturesPlus and API tools.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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