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MEXEM vs tastytrade

Compare MEXEM and tastytrade side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

MEXEM

MEXEM

Low-cost multi-asset investors

MEXEM is a Cyprus-based introducing broker for Interactive Brokers offering low-cost stocks, ETFs, options, fโ€ฆ

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tastytrade

tastytrade

Active options, futures and multi-asset traders

tastytrade is a multi-asset broker focused on active traders, with stocks, ETFs, options, futures, forex and โ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

MEXEM vs tastytrade
Feature MEXEM tastytrade
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee US stocks: $0.005 per share, min $1, max 2% of order value; European stocks: 0.06%, min 1 EUR $0 opening commission; $0 closing commission
Regulators CySEC, AFM, FSMA, CBI FINRA, SIPC, NFA, CFTC, NYDFS
Best for Low-cost multi-asset investors Active options, futures and multi-asset traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
Crypto
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Bonds
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Options
Futures
Funds
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Fractional Shares
Multi Currency
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Demo Account
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Investment Plans
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Margin
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Pros & cons

MEXEM

MEXEM

Pros

  • No account, deposit, custody or inactivity fees
  • Low US stock commission from $1 minimum
  • Access to 30,000-plus instruments across 150-plus markets
  • EU investor protection up to 20,000 EUR via Irish Investor Compensation Scheme
  • Paper trading (demo) account available at no cost
  • Fractional shares on most EU and US stocks
  • 70 WisdomTree ETFs available commission-free
  • Professional-grade Trader Workstation with 100-plus order types

Cons

  • No direct cryptocurrency spot trading
  • No MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5 support
  • Trader Workstation has a steep learning curve for beginners
  • No instant card or e-wallet deposit in many regions
  • Margin account requires 2,000 USD minimum equity
  • Not available to US, Canadian or Japanese residents
  • Multiple additional withdrawal fees after the first free monthly withdrawal
tastytrade

tastytrade

Pros

  • Stock and ETF trades have $0 opening and closing commissions
  • Stock and ETF options close for $0 per contract
  • $10 max commission per leg on stock and ETF options
  • Fractional shares have $0 opening and closing commissions
  • Recurring ETF investments from $5 to $100K
  • API supports read, write and trade access
  • Crypto holdings can transfer to external wallets
  • No minimum account balance for CME futures in a margin account

Cons

  • Crypto markup/markdown is 50-75bp of executed order price
  • Crypto is not covered by FDIC or SIPC
  • Crypto cannot be traded on margin
  • Stablecoin withdrawals are not currently supported
  • Futures accounts are not protected by SIPC
  • IRA futures need $25,000 for standard CME contracts
  • Basic margin accounts cannot trade futures
  • Cash accounts cannot trade forex or futures
MEXEM

MEXEM

MEXEM is a Cyprus-based introducing broker for Interactive Brokers offering low-cost stocks, ETFs, options, futures and forex across 150-plus global markets.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

tastytrade

tastytrade

tastytrade is a multi-asset broker focused on active traders, with stocks, ETFs, options, futures, forex and crypto plus web, desktop, mobile and API access.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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