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eOption vs Trading 212

Compare eOption and Trading 212 side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

eOption

eOption

Active, low-cost options traders

eOption is a US discount broker offering commission-free stocks and ETFs, low-cost options trading at $0.10 pโ€ฆ

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Trading 212

Trading 212

Cost-conscious stock and ETF investors

Trading 212 offers commission-free investing in stocks and ETFs, fractional shares from ยฃ1, multi-currency acโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

eOption vs Trading 212
Feature eOption Trading 212
Minimum deposit - ยฃ1, โ‚ฌ1, $1
Stock trading fee $0 per trade (domestic); $39 per trade (foreign) -
Regulators FINRA, SIPC FCA, BaFin, CySEC, ASIC
Best for Active, low-cost options traders Cost-conscious stock and ETF investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
CFDs
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Bonds
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Options
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Funds
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Margin
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Demo Account
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Fractional Shares
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Investment Plans
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Money Market Funds
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Multi Currency
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Isa
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Sipp
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Pros & cons

eOption

eOption

Pros

  • Commission-free domestic stock and ETF trades
  • Low options commissions at $0.10 per contract plus $1.99 per execution
  • Paper trading account available for practice
  • Direct-access platforms including DAS Trader Pro and Sterling Trader Pro
  • Free OptionsPlay integration for options analysis
  • No account minimum for domestic cash accounts
  • SIPC protection plus excess SIPC coverage up to $25,000,000 per customer

Cons

  • Inactivity fee of $50/year for accounts under $25,000 with fewer than two trades annually
  • Wire withdrawal fee of $35 per transfer
  • No crypto trading available
  • No fractional shares
  • No futures trading
  • International accounts require a $25,000 minimum deposit
  • Limited fundamental research tools compared to larger brokers
  • Foreign stock trades cost $39 per trade
Trading 212

Trading 212

Pros

  • Free trading commission reduces dealing costs
  • Free custody keeps ongoing account costs low
  • Fractional shares start from ยฃ1
  • 0.15% FX fee on currency conversions
  • Free bank transfer deposits
  • Trading 212 does not charge withdrawal fees
  • Portfolio transfers are automatic, paperless and free
  • ATM withdrawals are free up to ยฃ400 per month

Cons

  • Card and wallet deposits cost 0.7% after ยฃ2,000 cumulative
  • Physical card costs ยฃ4.95
  • ATM withdrawals above ยฃ400 per month cost 1%
  • UK stamp duty is 0.5% on UK share purchases
  • PTM levy is ยฃ1.5 on UK share trades over ยฃ10,000
  • ADR fees may be $0.01-$0.05 per share each year
  • FINRA fee is $0.000195 per share on US share sales
eOption

eOption

eOption is a US discount broker offering commission-free stocks and ETFs, low-cost options trading at $0.10 per contract, and direct-access platforms for active traders.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Trading 212

Trading 212

Trading 212 offers commission-free investing in stocks and ETFs, fractional shares from ยฃ1, multi-currency accounts, cash interest, ISA, SIPP and CFD access.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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