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Pepperstone vs TradeZero

Compare Pepperstone and TradeZero side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Pepperstone

Pepperstone

Active CFD and forex traders

Pepperstone is a CFD and forex broker with Standard and Razor accounts, 0 โ‚ฌ minimum deposit, and platforms inโ€ฆ

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TradeZero

TradeZero

Active traders and short sellers

TradeZero is an active-trading broker founded in 2015 offering commission-free limit orders, direct market acโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

Pepperstone vs TradeZero
Feature Pepperstone TradeZero
Minimum deposit 0 โ‚ฌ -
Stock trading fee Australian share CFDs 0.07%; German share CFDs 0.10%; UK share CFDs 0.10%; US share and ETF CFDs 0.02 USD per share Free limit orders on NYSE/AMEX/NASDAQ stocks above $1 (200+ shares); $0.005 per share ($0.99 min) for orders under 200 shares or market orders; OTC/penny stocks $0.005/share ($0.99 min, $7.95 max)
Regulators BAFIN, ASIC, CMA, CYSEC, DFSA, FCA, SCB SCB, FINRA, SIPC, CIRO, AFM
Best for Active CFD and forex traders Active traders and short sellers
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Options
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Futures
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Margin
Multi Currency
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Business Account
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Demo Account

Pros & cons

Pepperstone

Pepperstone

Pros

  • 0 โ‚ฌ minimum deposit on Standard and Razor accounts
  • No account, inactivity or market data fees
  • Razor spreads start from 0.0 points
  • Standard forex account has no commission and spreads from 1 pip
  • Free demo accounts include unlimited virtual capital
  • Most crypto CFDs can be traded 24/7
  • API access and cTrader Automate support custom trading systems
  • Accounts support 10 base currencies

Cons

  • Razor forex commission starts at USD 2.96 per standard lot, per side
  • US share and ETF CFDs cost 0.02 USD per share
  • UK share CFDs cost 0.10% per side
  • Overnight swap costs apply to positions held across days
  • TradingView is not available for Standard CFD accounts
  • Demo accounts expire after 60 or 90 days of inactivity
  • Crypto CFDs do not give ownership of the underlying crypto asset
  • Some demo features, including cTrader Copy Trading, are restricted
TradeZero

TradeZero

Pros

  • Commission-free limit orders on eligible U.S. stocks
  • Strong short-selling tools with integrated stock locate feature
  • Extended trading hours 4 AM to 8 PM ET
  • Up to 6:1 intraday leverage for international accounts; 4:1 intraday for TradeZero America
  • Free paper trading account with $1,000,000 in virtual funds
  • No inactivity fee
  • 24/7 live customer support
  • Multiple platform options including free ZeroFree tier

Cons

  • ZeroPro subscription costs $59 per month
  • Outgoing wire fee of $50 per transaction
  • No forex, futures, crypto, or bonds offered
  • Minimum deposit of $2,500 for U.S. accounts
  • Short locate fees add cost for active short sellers
  • International clients lack SIPC protection
  • Market orders and sub-200-share orders incur per-share fee
Pepperstone

Pepperstone

Pepperstone is a CFD and forex broker with Standard and Razor accounts, 0 โ‚ฌ minimum deposit, and platforms including MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

TradeZero

TradeZero

TradeZero is an active-trading broker founded in 2015 offering commission-free limit orders, direct market access, short-selling tools, and 16-hour extended trading hours.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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