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Public vs Tickmill

Compare Public and Tickmill side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Public

Public

Active investors who want options rebates and API access

Public is a US multi-asset investing platform offering stocks, ETFs, options, bonds, crypto, margin, AI tools…

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Tickmill

Tickmill

Active forex and CFD traders

Tickmill is a multi-asset CFD and forex broker regulated by the FCA and CySEC, offering Raw and Classic accou…

Head-to-head comparison

Public vs Tickmill
Feature Public Tickmill
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee $0 for regular market-hours US-listed stocks and ETFs; $2.99 per extended-hours trade; OTC stocks $2.99 per trade Stock CFDs available; commission terms vary by account type
Regulators SEC, FINRA, SIPC, FDIC, NYSDFS FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSA, DFSA
Best for Active investors who want options rebates and API access Active forex and CFD traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
Bonds
Options
Futures
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Fractional Shares
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Investment Plans
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Margin
Demo Account
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Multi Currency
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Pros & cons

Public

Public

Pros

  • $0 regular-hours US stock and ETF trades
  • Options rebates of $0.06-$0.18 per stock or ETF contract
  • Margin rates range from 4.90% to 4.25%
  • Public API supports programmatic trading
  • High-Yield Cash Account pays 3.30% APY with no fees
  • Direct indexing starts with as little as $1,000
  • SIPC protection up to $500,000 for cash and securities
  • FDIC protection up to $5 million for High-Yield Cash Account

Cons

  • $2.99 extended-hours stock and ETF trades without Premium
  • OTC stock trades cost $2.99 without Premium
  • Inactivity fee is $3.99 every month
  • Outgoing ACAT transfers cost $100
  • Instant Withdrawals cost up to 3.5%, minimum $1
  • Crypto assets are not FDIC or SIPC insured
  • Fractional shares are not transferable outside Public
  • Premium costs $10 monthly or $96 annually unless waived
Tickmill

Tickmill

Pros

  • FCA and CySEC regulation with FSCS protection up to GBP 85,000 for UK clients
  • Raw account spreads from 0.0 pips with $3 per lot per side commission
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees
  • Supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, and proprietary Tickmill Trader
  • Futures and options with direct market access (UK entity)
  • Demo account available on MT4 and MT5
  • No inactivity fee on accounts with balance above $50
  • Negative balance protection across all entities

Cons

  • Classic account spreads of 1.6 pips are not the tightest in the market
  • Stock and ETF CFD range is limited compared to full-service brokers
  • No real stocks or ETFs - equity exposure is CFD only
  • Demo account not available on TradingView or Tickmill Trader
  • Inactivity fee applies to low-balance dormant accounts
  • Crypto offering limited to 15 CFDs
  • Futures and options only available through the UK entity
Public

Public

Public is a US multi-asset investing platform offering stocks, ETFs, options, bonds, crypto, margin, AI tools, a trading API and cash products.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Tickmill

Tickmill

Tickmill is a multi-asset CFD and forex broker regulated by the FCA and CySEC, offering Raw and Classic account types with competitive spreads on 600+ instruments.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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