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IronFX vs Public

Compare IronFX and Public side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

IronFX

IronFX

Active forex and CFD traders

IronFX is a Cyprus-founded forex and CFD broker offering 200+ instruments across multiple account types on Me…

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Public

Public

Active investors who want options rebates and API access

Public is a US multi-asset investing platform offering stocks, ETFs, options, bonds, crypto, margin, AI tools…

Head-to-head comparison

IronFX vs Public
Feature IronFX Public
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - $0 for regular market-hours US-listed stocks and ETFs; $2.99 per extended-hours trade; OTC stocks $2.99 per trade
Regulators FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSC SEC, FINRA, SIPC, FDIC, NYSDFS
Best for Active forex and CFD traders Active investors who want options rebates and API access
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
Bonds
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Options
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Futures
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Margin
Multi Currency
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Demo Account
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Fractional Shares
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Investment Plans
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Pros & cons

IronFX

IronFX

Pros

  • Regulated by FCA, CySEC, and FSCA
  • UK clients covered by FSCS up to GBP 85,000
  • 200+ instruments across forex, commodities, indices, shares, and crypto CFDs
  • Multiple account types including zero-spread ECN options
  • Free demo account available
  • Free VPS hosting for qualifying deposits
  • IronFX Academy educational resources
  • Copy trading via TradeCopier

Cons

  • Only MetaTrader 4 offered - no MT5 or cTrader
  • $50 annual inactivity fee after 12 months
  • 3% withdrawal fee if no trades have been placed
  • Offshore BVI entity offers materially lighter retail protections
  • History of client complaints and CySEC settlements in 2015 (EUR 335,000) and 2024 (EUR 100,000)
  • Not available to US residents
  • Minimum deposit of $250 on most account types
Public

Public

Pros

  • $0 regular-hours US stock and ETF trades
  • Options rebates of $0.06-$0.18 per stock or ETF contract
  • Margin rates range from 4.90% to 4.25%
  • Public API supports programmatic trading
  • High-Yield Cash Account pays 3.30% APY with no fees
  • Direct indexing starts with as little as $1,000
  • SIPC protection up to $500,000 for cash and securities
  • FDIC protection up to $5 million for High-Yield Cash Account

Cons

  • $2.99 extended-hours stock and ETF trades without Premium
  • OTC stock trades cost $2.99 without Premium
  • Inactivity fee is $3.99 every month
  • Outgoing ACAT transfers cost $100
  • Instant Withdrawals cost up to 3.5%, minimum $1
  • Crypto assets are not FDIC or SIPC insured
  • Fractional shares are not transferable outside Public
  • Premium costs $10 monthly or $96 annually unless waived
IronFX

IronFX

IronFX is a Cyprus-founded forex and CFD broker offering 200+ instruments across multiple account types on MetaTrader 4, regulated by FCA, CySEC, and FSCA.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Public

Public

Public is a US multi-asset investing platform offering stocks, ETFs, options, bonds, crypto, margin, AI tools, a trading API and cash products.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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