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MEXEM vs TradeUP

Compare MEXEM and TradeUP 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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TradeUP

TradeUP

Active traders seeking zero commissions

TradeUP is a US-focused commission-free broker offering stocks, ETFs, equity and index options, fractional shโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

MEXEM vs TradeUP
Feature MEXEM TradeUP
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 commission on exchange-listed stocks
Regulators CySEC, AFM, FSMA, CBI SEC, FINRA, SIPC
Best for Low-cost multi-asset investors Active traders seeking zero commissions
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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Bonds
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Options
Futures
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Funds
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Fractional Shares
Multi Currency
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Demo Account
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
TradeUP

TradeUP

Pros

  • Zero commission on stocks and ETFs
  • No per-contract fee on equity and index options
  • Flat 5.99% margin rate - no tiered schedule
  • Fractional shares from $1
  • IPO access available
  • 24/5 overnight trading on selected US stocks
  • Advanced order types including TWAP, VWAP and algorithmic strategies
  • Demo account available for practice

Cons

  • No cryptocurrency trading
  • No mutual funds or futures
  • Wire withdrawal fee of $50
  • OTC stocks carry a per-share fee
  • FINRA fined the firm in 2025 for AML and record-keeping violations
  • No phone support - digital channels only
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.

TradeUP

TradeUP

TradeUP is a US-focused commission-free broker offering stocks, ETFs, equity and index options, fractional shares, and IPO access, operated by a subsidiary of UP Fintech Holdings.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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