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SogoTrade vs TradeStation

Compare SogoTrade and TradeStation side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

SogoTrade

SogoTrade

Active self-directed stock and options traders

SogoTrade is an online broker for stocks, ETFs, options and crypto, with qualified limit-order rebates and we…

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TradeStation

TradeStation

Active traders using stocks, options and futures

TradeStation offers active trading in stocks, ETFs, options, futures, mutual funds and bonds, with desktop, w…

Head-to-head comparison

SogoTrade vs TradeStation
Feature SogoTrade TradeStation
Minimum deposit No minimum deposit required —
Stock trading fee — $0 commissions; sub-dollar/OTC $0.005 per share
Regulators FINRA SEC, CFTC, FINRA, NFA
Best for Active self-directed stock and options traders Active traders using stocks, options and futures
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Crypto
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Bonds
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Options
Futures
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Funds
Margin
Ready Made Portfolios
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Business Account
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Demo Account
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Pros & cons

SogoTrade

SogoTrade

Pros

  • $0 qualified limit orders can reduce stock and ETF trading costs
  • Qualified limit orders can earn $1.00 per 1000 shares
  • $0 options commission with a 50¢ contract fee
  • ACH transfers are available with no SogoTrade charge
  • SogoTrade Pro syncs alerts and watchlists with Web Trader
  • Copy trading lets users replicate trades in the social app
  • ACAT transfers of $10,000+ may be reimbursed up to $100

Cons

  • Market orders cost $2.88
  • Penny stocks add $0.0003/share or 0.25% principal fee
  • Crypto trades cost the greater of $1 or 1%
  • Outgoing domestic wires cost $25 and international wires cost $50
  • Regular mailed withdrawal checks cost $5
  • ACH-funded withdrawals can face a restriction of up to 60 days
  • Options level 4 or higher requires $5,000 minimum equity
  • SIPC and Apex excess insurance do not cover crypto transactions
TradeStation

TradeStation

Pros

  • $0 stock and ETF commissions in the pricing table
  • Options fall to $0 per contract above 10,000 monthly contracts
  • Micro futures commissions start at $0.25 per contract, per side
  • FuturesPlus has no platform fees
  • Simulated trading supports paper trading and backtesting
  • API access supports custom multi-asset execution workflows
  • Cash balances over $100,000 can earn 0.15%

Cons

  • $10 monthly inactivity fee unless minimum activity is met
  • Outgoing account transfers cost $125
  • Sending wires cost $25 or $35 depending on account type
  • Mutual fund trades cost $14.95 per transaction
  • Sub-dollar and OTC equity trades cost $0.005 per share
  • FuturesPlus futures trades cost $1.75 per contract, per side
  • Margin positions require a minimum of $2,000
  • Non-brokerage platform access costs $99.99/$199.99 monthly
SogoTrade

SogoTrade

SogoTrade is an online broker for stocks, ETFs, options and crypto, with qualified limit-order rebates and web/mobile trading platforms.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

TradeStation

TradeStation

TradeStation offers active trading in stocks, ETFs, options, futures, mutual funds and bonds, with desktop, web, mobile, FuturesPlus and API tools.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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