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justTRADE vs Optimus Futures

Compare justTRADE and Optimus Futures side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

justTRADE

justTRADE

Cost-conscious German retail investors

justTRADE is a German neobroker founded in 2019 that offers stocks, ETFs, derivatives, and 65+ cryptocurrenci…

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Optimus Futures

Optimus Futures

Active futures and options traders

Optimus Futures is a US-based independent introducing broker founded in 2004, specialising in futures and opt…

Head-to-head comparison

justTRADE vs Optimus Futures
Feature justTRADE Optimus Futures
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee EUR 0 order commission plus EUR 1 external costs per exchange trade; spreads apply -
Regulators BaFin NFA, CFTC
Best for Cost-conscious German retail investors Active futures and options traders
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Crypto
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Options
Futures
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Investment Plans
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Margin
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Demo Account
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Pros & cons

justTRADE

justTRADE

Pros

  • No depot management or account fees
  • EUR 0 order commission on stocks and ETFs - only EUR 1 in external costs per exchange trade
  • No commission on ETF and crypto savings plans
  • 65+ native cryptocurrencies with 24/7 trading
  • Access to 1.75 million+ derivatives and certificates
  • Crypto staking available (ETH, SOL, ADA)
  • Deposit protection up to EUR 1.63M via Sutor Bank voluntary fund
  • Extended equity trading hours 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM

Cons

  • No demo account
  • No fractional shares outside of savings plans
  • Native crypto cannot be withdrawn to external wallets
  • EUR 500 minimum order volume for certificates and warrants
  • No phone customer support - email and FAQ only
  • No joint, minor, or business accounts
  • Savings plan selection limited to around 290 ETFs, ETCs, and ETPs
  • No foreign currency accounts
Optimus Futures

Optimus Futures

Pros

  • Low per-side commissions starting at $0.25 for micro futures
  • Wide choice of trading platforms including Optimus Flow, TradingView, and Sierra Chart
  • Free ACH withdrawals
  • Free demo account with $50,000 in virtual funds
  • No account opening or management fee
  • Low day trading margins starting at $50 for micros
  • Ability to choose from multiple clearing firms
  • US-based customer support available by phone and email

Cons

  • Futures and options on futures only - no spot stocks, ETFs, or spot forex
  • Wire withdrawals carry fees of approximately $40 domestically and $60 internationally
  • Inactivity fees may apply via the clearing firm after a dormancy period
  • Exchange and data fees apply separately and are not included in commissions
  • Limited deposit methods - bank wire, ACH, and check only
  • Not available to clients in several regions including the EU and UK
  • No negative balance protection typical of EU-regulated brokers
justTRADE

justTRADE

justTRADE is a German neobroker founded in 2019 that offers stocks, ETFs, derivatives, and 65+ cryptocurrencies with EUR 0 order commission plus EUR 1 external costs per exchange trade and no depot fees.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Optimus Futures

Optimus Futures

Optimus Futures is a US-based independent introducing broker founded in 2004, specialising in futures and options on futures with multiple platform choices and volume-based commissions.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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