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ETRADE from Morgan Stanley vs MEXEM

Compare ETRADE from Morgan Stanley and MEXEM side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

ETRADE from Morgan Stanley

ETRADE from Morgan Stanley

Self-directed investors and active traders

ETRADE from Morgan Stanley offers $0 online stock and ETF trades, advanced Power ETRADE platforms, options, fโ€ฆ

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MEXEM

MEXEM

Low-cost multi-asset investors

MEXEM is a Cyprus-based introducing broker for Interactive Brokers offering low-cost stocks, ETFs, options, fโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

ETRADE from Morgan Stanley vs MEXEM
Feature ETRADE from Morgan Stanley MEXEM
Minimum deposit No account minimums for brokerage accounts -
Stock trading fee $0 online US-listed stock trades US stocks: $0.005 per share, min $1, max 2% of order value; European stocks: 0.06%, min 1 EUR
Regulators SIPC, NFA, FDIC, CFTC CySEC, AFM, FSMA, CBI
Best for Self-directed investors and active traders Low-cost multi-asset investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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Crypto
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Bonds
Options
Futures
Funds
Margin
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Fractional Shares
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Multi Currency
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Demo Account
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Pros & cons

ETRADE from Morgan Stanley

ETRADE from Morgan Stanley

Pros

  • $0 online US-listed stock, ETF, mutual fund and options trades
  • No brokerage account minimums or maintenance fees
  • Options contract fee falls to $0.50 with 30+ quarterly trades
  • Power ETRADE App trades stocks, ETFs, options and futures
  • Core Portfolios add rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting
  • CME Group and CFE futures quote fees are absorbed

Cons

  • OTC trades cost $6.95, or $4.95 after 30+ quarterly trades
  • Broker-assisted trades add $25
  • Outgoing full account transfers cost $75
  • Outgoing wires cost $25
  • Crypto access is indirect through ETPs, trusts and futures
  • Futures accounts are not protected by SIPC
  • Core Portfolios require $500 and charge 0.30% annually
  • Paper statements cost $2.00 each unless exempt
MEXEM

MEXEM

Pros

  • No account, deposit, custody or inactivity fees
  • Low US stock commission from $1 minimum
  • Access to 30,000-plus instruments across 150-plus markets
  • EU investor protection up to 20,000 EUR via Irish Investor Compensation Scheme
  • Paper trading (demo) account available at no cost
  • Fractional shares on most EU and US stocks
  • 70 WisdomTree ETFs available commission-free
  • Professional-grade Trader Workstation with 100-plus order types

Cons

  • No direct cryptocurrency spot trading
  • No MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5 support
  • Trader Workstation has a steep learning curve for beginners
  • No instant card or e-wallet deposit in many regions
  • Margin account requires 2,000 USD minimum equity
  • Not available to US, Canadian or Japanese residents
  • Multiple additional withdrawal fees after the first free monthly withdrawal
ETRADE from Morgan Stanley

ETRADE from Morgan Stanley

ETRADE from Morgan Stanley offers $0 online stock and ETF trades, advanced Power ETRADE platforms, options, futures, bonds and managed portfolios.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

MEXEM

MEXEM

MEXEM is a Cyprus-based introducing broker for Interactive Brokers offering low-cost stocks, ETFs, options, futures and forex across 150-plus global markets.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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