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Public vs TopFX

Compare Public and TopFX 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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TopFX

TopFX

Active forex and CFD traders

TopFX is a Cyprus-based CFD broker founded in 2010 offering forex and 600+ CFD instruments across MT4, MT5 an…

Head-to-head comparison

Public vs TopFX
Feature Public TopFX
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 -
Regulators SEC, FINRA, SIPC, FDIC, NYSDFS CySEC, FSA, BVIFSC
Best for Active investors who want options rebates and API access Active forex and CFD traders
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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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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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
TopFX

TopFX

Pros

  • CySEC regulation with ICF protection up to EUR 20,000
  • Three account types covering different pricing needs
  • Spreads from 0.0 pips on the Zero account
  • MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and cTrader all available
  • Free demo accounts with no expiry
  • Over 600 tradable CFD instruments
  • Low minimum deposit on Growth account
  • Copy trading available via cTrader Copy

Cons

  • All instruments are CFDs - no ownership of underlying assets
  • Pro account requires $50,000 minimum deposit
  • Inactivity fee of $5 per month after 90 days
  • FSA Seychelles and BVI entities carry lighter investor protections than CySEC
  • Limited educational resources for beginners
  • No TradingView integration
  • No proprietary social or copy-trading tools beyond cTrader Copy
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.

TopFX

TopFX

TopFX is a Cyprus-based CFD broker founded in 2010 offering forex and 600+ CFD instruments across MT4, MT5 and cTrader with ECN-style execution.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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