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FinecoBank vs TradeStation

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

FinecoBank

FinecoBank

Italian investors wanting bank and brokerage combined

FinecoBank is an Italian bank and multi-asset brokerage offering stocks, ETFs, bonds, CFDs, forex, futures, oโ€ฆ

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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, wโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

FinecoBank vs TradeStation
Feature FinecoBank TradeStation
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee 0.19% of order value, minimum EUR 2.95 (Italy/Europe); USD 3.95-12.95 for US markets depending on account type $0 commissions; sub-dollar/OTC $0.005 per share
Regulators Bank of Italy, CONSOB, ECB SEC, CFTC, FINRA, NFA
Best for Italian investors wanting bank and brokerage combined Active traders using stocks, options and futures
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
Options
Futures
Funds
Multi Currency
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Investment Plans
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Margin
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Demo Account
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Pros & cons

FinecoBank

FinecoBank

Pros

  • Stocks and ETFs from 0.19% with EUR 2.95 minimum
  • 800+ ETFs available with zero commission
  • No inactivity, deposit, domestic withdrawal or custody fees
  • Access to 26 global markets and 20,000+ instruments
  • Integrated banking with multi-currency account
  • Bank-grade security with ECB direct supervision
  • Investor compensation up to EUR 20,000 and deposit guarantee up to EUR 100,000
  • Tax administration handled in administered regime for Italian clients

Cons

  • No demo account available
  • No fractional shares
  • Forex and CFD overnight fees are comparatively high
  • No MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5 support
  • Primarily serves Italian market; UK operations wound down in 2024
  • Account monthly fee applies after 12 months (though waivable)
  • Crypto limited to CFDs and ETPs, not direct ownership
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
FinecoBank

FinecoBank

FinecoBank is an Italian bank and multi-asset brokerage offering stocks, ETFs, bonds, CFDs, forex, futures, options, crypto ETPs, and integrated banking in a single account.

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.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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