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easyMarkets vs TradeZero

Compare easyMarkets and TradeZero side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

easyMarkets

easyMarkets

Fixed-spread forex and CFD traders

easyMarkets is a Cyprus-based forex and CFD broker founded in 2001, offering fixed spreads, vanilla options, …

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TradeZero

TradeZero

Active traders and short sellers

TradeZero is an active-trading broker founded in 2015 offering commission-free limit orders, direct market ac…

Head-to-head comparison

easyMarkets vs TradeZero
Feature easyMarkets TradeZero
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee CFDs on 65+ shares; spread-based, no commission Free limit orders on NYSE/AMEX/NASDAQ stocks above $1 (200+ shares); $0.005 per share ($0.99 min) for orders under 200 shares or market orders; OTC/penny stocks $0.005/share ($0.99 min, $7.95 max)
Regulators CySEC, ASIC, FSA, FSC, FSCA SCB, FINRA, SIPC, CIRO, AFM
Best for Fixed-spread forex and CFD traders Active traders and short sellers
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
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Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Options
Margin
Demo Account

Pros & cons

easyMarkets

easyMarkets

Pros

  • No deposit, withdrawal or inactivity fees
  • Fixed spreads provide cost certainty
  • Proprietary dealCancellation tool lets traders undo a losing trade
  • Freeze Rate locks in a price while the trader confirms an order
  • Negative balance protection on CySEC and ASIC accounts
  • Vanilla options available on the proprietary platform
  • Free unlimited demo account with $100,000 virtual balance
  • Regulated by Tier 1 authorities CySEC and ASIC

Cons

  • Fixed spreads are wider than ECN/STP alternatives, especially on Standard accounts
  • No commission-based raw-spread account available on the proprietary platform
  • CFD execution only - no direct ownership of stocks, ETFs or crypto
  • No copy trading or social investing features
  • Unique risk tools (dealCancellation, Freeze Rate) are limited to the proprietary platform, not MT4/MT5
  • UK FCA authorisation was withdrawn in 2022
  • Product availability varies by regulatory entity and region
TradeZero

TradeZero

Pros

  • Commission-free limit orders on eligible U.S. stocks
  • Strong short-selling tools with integrated stock locate feature
  • Extended trading hours 4 AM to 8 PM ET
  • Up to 6:1 intraday leverage for international accounts; 4:1 intraday for TradeZero America
  • Free paper trading account with $1,000,000 in virtual funds
  • No inactivity fee
  • 24/7 live customer support
  • Multiple platform options including free ZeroFree tier

Cons

  • ZeroPro subscription costs $59 per month
  • Outgoing wire fee of $50 per transaction
  • No forex, futures, crypto, or bonds offered
  • Minimum deposit of $2,500 for U.S. accounts
  • Short locate fees add cost for active short sellers
  • International clients lack SIPC protection
  • Market orders and sub-200-share orders incur per-share fee
easyMarkets

easyMarkets

easyMarkets is a Cyprus-based forex and CFD broker founded in 2001, offering fixed spreads, vanilla options, and proprietary risk tools including dealCancellation and Freeze Rate.

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TradeZero

TradeZero

TradeZero is an active-trading broker founded in 2015 offering commission-free limit orders, direct market access, short-selling tools, and 16-hour extended trading hours.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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