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tastytrade vs XM

Compare tastytrade and XM side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

tastytrade

tastytrade

Active options, futures and multi-asset traders

tastytrade is a multi-asset broker focused on active traders, with stocks, ETFs, options, futures, forex and …

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XM

XM

Forex and CFD traders globally

XM is a multi-asset CFD and forex broker founded in 2009, offering 1,400-plus instruments across MetaTrader 4…

Head-to-head comparison

tastytrade vs XM
Feature tastytrade XM
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee $0 opening commission; $0 closing commission Shares account: $10,000 minimum deposit; commission rates apply and vary by market
Regulators FINRA, SIPC, NFA, CFTC, NYDFS CySEC, ASIC, DFSA, FSCA, FSC, FSA
Best for Active options, futures and multi-asset traders Forex and CFD traders globally
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
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Forex
CFDs
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Crypto
Options
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Futures
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Fractional Shares
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Investment Plans
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Margin
Multi Currency
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Demo Account
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Pros & cons

tastytrade

tastytrade

Pros

  • Stock and ETF trades have $0 opening and closing commissions
  • Stock and ETF options close for $0 per contract
  • $10 max commission per leg on stock and ETF options
  • Fractional shares have $0 opening and closing commissions
  • Recurring ETF investments from $5 to $100K
  • API supports read, write and trade access
  • Crypto holdings can transfer to external wallets
  • No minimum account balance for CME futures in a margin account

Cons

  • Crypto markup/markdown is 50-75bp of executed order price
  • Crypto is not covered by FDIC or SIPC
  • Crypto cannot be traded on margin
  • Stablecoin withdrawals are not currently supported
  • Futures accounts are not protected by SIPC
  • IRA futures need $25,000 for standard CME contracts
  • Basic margin accounts cannot trade futures
  • Cash accounts cannot trade forex or futures
XM

XM

Pros

  • Low $5 minimum deposit on Standard and Ultra Low accounts
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees on standard payment methods
  • Regulated by CySEC and ASIC among other authorities
  • Over 1,400 instruments including forex, stock CFDs, indices and commodities
  • Full MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 support with copy trading and automated trading
  • Negative balance protection on all accounts
  • Free demo account with up to $100,000 virtual funds
  • Extensive multilingual educational content and live webinars

Cons

  • Standard account spreads are wide compared to many competitors (EUR/USD from 1.6 pips)
  • $5 monthly inactivity fee after 90 days
  • Zero account (raw spreads) limited to EU entity only
  • No cTrader or TradingView native integration
  • Crypto and some instruments unavailable through all regulatory entities
  • XM brand not available to UK or US residents
  • Shares account requires a $10,000 minimum deposit
tastytrade

tastytrade

tastytrade is a multi-asset broker focused on active traders, with stocks, ETFs, options, futures, forex and crypto plus web, desktop, mobile and API access.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

XM

XM

XM is a multi-asset CFD and forex broker founded in 2009, offering 1,400-plus instruments across MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 with a $5 minimum deposit.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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