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TradeStation vs Webull

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

TradeStation

TradeStation

Active traders using stocks, options and futures

TradeStation offers active trading in stocks, ETFs, options, futures, mutual funds and bonds, with desktop, wโ€ฆ

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Webull

Webull

Active traders who want stocks, options and futures in one account

Webull offers $0-commission U.S. stock, ETF and options trading, plus futures, crypto, margin, paper trading โ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

TradeStation vs Webull
Feature TradeStation Webull
Minimum deposit โ€” No deposit minimums
Stock trading fee $0 commissions; sub-dollar/OTC $0.005 per share $0 commissions for trading stocks listed on U.S. exchanges
Regulators SEC, CFTC, FINRA, NFA SEC, FINRA, CFTC, NFA
Best for Active traders using stocks, options and futures Active traders who want stocks, options and futures in one account
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Crypto
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Bonds
Options
Futures
Funds
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Margin
Demo Account
Fractional Shares
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Investment Plans
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Money Market Funds
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Pros & cons

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
Webull

Webull

Pros

  • $0 commissions on U.S. exchange-listed stocks, ETFs and options
  • No deposit minimums for brokerage accounts
  • Fractional shares available from $1.00
  • 24/5 trading on select stocks and ETFs
  • Paper Trading lets users test strategies without real money
  • Cash Management includes up to $5,000,000 of FDIC coverage
  • Webull Advisors fee is 0.20% AUM or $1, whichever is greater

Cons

  • $0.50 per contract fee applies to certain index option trades
  • $0.10 per contract fee applies to oversized option orders
  • $75 fee for outgoing stock transfers
  • Margin trading requires at least $2,000 in equity
  • Futures accounts are not protected by SIPC
  • Overnight trading covers select stocks as whole shares only
  • Coinbase-supported crypto customers have a $2 minimum order size
TradeStation

TradeStation

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

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Webull

Webull

Webull offers $0-commission U.S. stock, ETF and options trading, plus futures, crypto, margin, paper trading and automated portfolios on web, mobile and desktop platforms.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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