Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Markets.com vs tastytrade
Where Markets.com and tastytrade differ
| Compare |  Markets.com |  tastytrade |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $100 | $0Lower |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Bonds, Spread betting | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, Options, Futures, Crypto |
| Regulators | CySEC, FCA, FSCA, ASIC | SIPC |
| Investor protection | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 | SIPC up to USD 500,000 |
| Platforms | Web Platform, Mobile App, MT4, MT5 | Mobile, Desktop, Web |
| Account fee | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Inactivity fee | $10 | Not confirmed |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 72.4% | Not confirmed |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.6% | Not confirmed |
| Options contract fee | Not confirmed | $1 |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | no deposit or withdrawal fees | Not confirmed |
| Account types | Not confirmed | IRA, Joint |
Same on both: Stock trade fee ($0).
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Key differences
- Markets.com scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.0.
- Regulators: only Markets.com offers CySEC, FCA, FSCA.
- Regulators: only tastytrade offers SIPC.
- Markets.com is licensed in 3 more countries.
- Minimum deposit is lower at tastytrade: $0 vs $100.
- Markets: only Markets.com offers CFDs, Bonds, Spread betting.
- Markets: only tastytrade offers Options, Futures.
- Platforms: only Markets.com offers Web Platform, Mobile App, MT4.
- Platforms: only tastytrade offers Mobile, Desktop, Web.
- Features: only Markets.com offers Copy trading, Demo account.
Our verdict on each
Markets.com
Markets.com suits retail traders who want stocks, forex, cfds, crypto and spread betting under a single account with no commission charged on share dealing. Stock trades carry fees of $0 and the account fee is $0, though the $100 minimum deposit and an inactivity charge of $10 are the figures to weigh.
tastytrade
tastytrade suits traders who want options, futures and crypto in the same account as shares and ETFs, and it suits anyone starting small. The minimum deposit is $0, share dealing costs $0 a trade, and options cost $1 a contract, so the bill grows only if you trade derivatives.
Score breakdown
| Area | Markets.com | tastytrade |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9Commission-free model: stock trades at fees of $0, account fee of $0, currency conversion of 0.6%. | 9.1HigherThe commission free model keeps equity dealing cheap, but the options contract fee of $1 is the line heavy option traders watch. |
| Offer | 9.7Higher | 9.4 |
| Trust | 9.9Higher | 8.6 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Markets.com | tastytrade |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 49 of 471 | 150 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 19 of 147 | 65 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 17 of 145 | 63 of 145 |
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Feature by feature
| Markets | Markets.com | tastytrade |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | No |
| Options | No | Yes |
| Futures | No | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | Yes |
| Bonds | Yes | No |
| Spread betting | Yes | No |
What we checked
Markets.com
- markets.com: 6 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- tradingfinder.com: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- wecomparebrokers.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- commodity.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- investingreviews.co.uk: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
tastytrade
- tastytrade.com: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- sipc.org: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Markets.com | tastytrade |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Mobile app, Copy trading, Demo account, CryptoCovers more | Crypto, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Commission free | Commission free |
| Audience | Beginners, Experienced | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Finalto Financial Services Limited | TASTYTRADE INC |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Markets.com | tastytrade | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $100above the median | $0below the median | $25 |
| Stock trade fee | $0at the median | $0at the median | $0 |
| Account fee | $0at the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | $10above the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 72.4%above the median | Not confirmed | 72.05% |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.6%above the median | Not confirmed | 0.45% |
Median across 134 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Markets.com
Pros
- Stock trades carry fees of $0 on a commission-free model, so placing a share trade is not chargeable
- The account fee is $0, which ranks Markets.com at 1 of 138 brands on that measure
- Deposits and withdrawals carry no deposit or withdrawal fees, so moving money on and off the account stays cheap
Cons
- An inactivity charge of $10 catches dormant balances, placing Markets.com at 35 of 56 brands on that measure
- The minimum deposit of $100 is heavy, ranking at 148 of 213 brands, so a smaller opening balance rules it out
- A currency conversion fee of 0.6% sits on top of the commission-free model, so currency trades cost more than the share trades priced at $0
tastytrade
Pros
- Share dealing costs $0 a trade, and the account opens from $0.
- All of stocks, etfs and forex sit under the same account.
- Protection is recorded as SIPC up to USD 500,000, with membership logged as SIPC member 69649.
Cons
- Options cost $1 a contract, so regular contract buyers pay more than occasional ones.
- The recorded account types under ira and joint are an IRA and a joint account.
- In the stock comparison, 72.03% of retail accounts lose money.
Who each suits
Markets.com
Who it suits
- Retail traders who want stocks, forex, cfds, crypto and spread betting inside a single account
- Investors who trade often enough to clear the $100 minimum and steer clear of the $10 inactivity charge
- UK residents who want the account run by Finalto Financial Services Limited under the FCA
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone opening with a small balance, since the $100 minimum deposit compares with a site median of €4.64 while CFI takes $0 and Vantage takes $5
- Long term holders of an idle balance, because an inactivity charge of $10 applies
- Traders who mainly want forex and the lowest way in, since CFI and Vantage set minimum deposits at $0 and $5
tastytrade
Who it suits
- Traders who want options and futures in the same account as shares and ETFs.
- Anyone starting small, since the minimum deposit is $0.
- People saving into an IRA who also want crypto and forex nearby.
Who should look elsewhere
- eToro if you want CFDs listed alongside the core markets: stocks, etfs and forex.
- CFI if you want the shorter list in stocks, etfs and forex, which ends at crypto.
- Vantage if you would rather start above the floor, since its minimum deposit is $5.
Country by country
| Country | Markets.com | tastytrade |
|---|---|---|
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Markets.com
Does Markets.com charge commission on shares?+
The pricing model is commission-free, and stock trades carry fees of $0 on the trade itself. Currency conversion of 0.6% and an inactivity charge of $10 sit outside that figure, so regular traders should build both into the running cost.
Is there a monthly or annual account fee?+
Fees run $0 on the account, which ranks Markets.com at 1 out of 138 brands on that measure. Deposits and withdrawals carry no deposit or withdrawal fees as well, so funding the account and taking money back out stay clear of extra charges.
tastytrade
Is there a minimum deposit to open a tastytrade account?+
The minimum deposit is $0, so an account can be opened and funded with whatever you want to start on. Share dealing then costs $0 a trade, which keeps the running cost close to the opening balance.
What does an options contract cost?+
Options are charged per contract at $1. If you buy options often, that fee becomes the main line you track, while share dealing stays at $0. Traders who touch options now and then will feel it far less than regular contract buyers.
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