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Hantec Markets vs TradeStation

Compare Hantec Markets and TradeStation side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Hantec Markets

Hantec Markets

Forex and CFD traders using MT4 or MT5

Hantec Markets offers forex and CFD trading with MT4, MT5, Hantec Web Trader, mobile trading and copy tradingโ€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

Hantec Markets vs TradeStation
Feature Hantec Markets TradeStation
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Stock trading fee โ€” $0 commissions; sub-dollar/OTC $0.005 per share
Regulators FCA, FSC SEC, CFTC, FINRA, NFA
Best for Forex and CFD traders using MT4 or MT5 Active traders using stocks, options and futures
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
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Options
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Futures
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Demo Account
Funds
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Margin
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Pros & cons

Hantec Markets

Hantec Markets

Pros

  • Hantec Global account is described as zero-commission trading
  • Hantec Pro account is described as tight spreads and low commissions
  • Free Balance Guard negative balance protection is available
  • Hantec Social gives access to copy trading
  • Hantec Demo account supports trading in a virtual environment
  • Hantec Cent account supports micro-lot trading

Cons

  • Stock exposure is presented as Stock CFDs
  • Cryptocurrency exposure is presented as Cryptocurrency CFDs
  • No association with third-party Expert Advisors or automated trading tools
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
Hantec Markets

Hantec Markets

Hantec Markets offers forex and CFD trading with MT4, MT5, Hantec Web Trader, mobile trading and copy trading through Hantec Social.

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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