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Pepperstone vs Zacks Trade

Compare Pepperstone and Zacks Trade 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 € minimum deposit, and platforms in…

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Zacks Trade

Zacks Trade

Active traders seeking research tools

Zacks Trade is a US broker offering stocks, ETFs, options, bonds and mutual funds with per-share commissions,…

Head-to-head comparison

Pepperstone vs Zacks Trade
Feature Pepperstone Zacks Trade
Minimum deposit 0 € -
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 $0.01 per share, $1 minimum; stocks under $1/share: 1% of trade value
Regulators BAFIN, ASIC, CMA, CYSEC, DFSA, FCA, SCB SEC, FINRA, SIPC
Best for Active CFD and forex traders Active traders seeking research tools
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
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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
Funds
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Fractional Shares
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Pros & cons

Pepperstone

Pepperstone

Pros

  • 0 € 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
Zacks Trade

Zacks Trade

Pros

  • Regulated by SEC and FINRA; SIPC member
  • Access to 90+ international exchanges across 33 countries
  • Competitive margin rates starting at 8.83%
  • Free broker-assisted trades at standard commission rates
  • Zacks Rank and 20+ free research subscriptions included
  • Paper trading demo account available
  • No account transfer fee (ACAT)

Cons

  • Stock and ETF trades carry per-share commissions; not commission-free
  • $15/month inactivity fee for smaller accounts
  • No forex, crypto, futures, or commodities trading
  • Account opening process can take more than a week
  • No educational resources or retirement planning tools
  • Customer support limited to phone and email, Monday to Friday 9am-6pm ET
  • Mutual fund trades cost $27.50 each
Pepperstone

Pepperstone

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

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Zacks Trade

Zacks Trade

Zacks Trade is a US broker offering stocks, ETFs, options, bonds and mutual funds with per-share commissions, low margin rates and access to 90+ international exchanges.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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