Skilling.com vs Tastyworks

Skilling vs tastytrade Comparison Table 2023
Skilling	tastytrade
Review 4.7	Review 3 tastytrade is #38 in our broker rankings.
Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers	Traders from US accepted
Skilling is a multi-asset broker founded in 2016 and based in Cyprus. The brand offers hundreds of instruments with competitive spreads from 0.1 pips and beginner-friendly platforms. Skilling are also regulated in Europe and beyond with a transparent pricing structure. Sign up and start trading in three easy steps.	tastytrade is an award-winning brokerage, launched in 2017. The brand specializes in futures, options and stock trading with US and Australian regulatory oversight. The proprietary trading interface, designed by the creators of Thinkorswim, is powerful with plenty of integrated tools to suit active traders.
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 82% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Comment by Reviewer
"Skilling is a top pick for beginners looking for user-friendly platforms, copy trading features and educational resources to learn as you invest."	"tastytrade is a good choice for investors looking for low-cost, multi-asset trading opportunities. Experienced traders in particular will appreciate the comprehensive analysis tools and advanced trading technology."
Pros
Full suite of investments including stocks, indices, forex, commodities and cryptocurrencies Good range of payment methods for global traders Trusted and licensed by the CySEC and FSA Multiple account currencies and low deposit Intuitive copy trading solution MT4 platform integration Highly rated broker Demo account	Transparent pricing model including a $1 commission on stocks and ETF options, with maximum limits per leg for some assets Wide range of asset classes including options, futures, stocks, ETFs and indices with the majority available to trade 24/5 Good choice of account types suitable for various investment goals including IRAs and individual/joint trading accounts Powerful proprietary platform with detailed insights, real-time trading videos, and order adjustment features Excellent regulatory oversight from FINRA, NFA and ASIC with SIPC insurance for US clients
Cons
Limited market research Fairly new brand	Less suitable for beginners with no demo account and basic educational resources Narrow range of instruments with no forex trading No credit/debit card payments USD base currency only No 529 plan
Awards
Best Forex Trading Platform - Global Forex Awards 2022
Instruments
CFDs on Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities and Cryptos	Stocks, Futures, Options, Crypto, ETFs
Demo Account
Yes	No
Minimum Deposit
$100	$0
Trading Platforms
MT4 cTrader TradingView AutoChartist	Own
Payment Methods
Apple Pay Klarna Mastercard Neteller PayPal Skrill Trustly Visa Wire Transfer	ACH Transfer Automated Customer Account Transfer Service Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots
Regulator
CySEC, FSA	SEC, FINRA
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
STP Account
Yes	No
ECN Account
No	No
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
Yes	No
PAMM Account
Yes	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	No
Market Maker
Yes	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	No
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android + Web App	iOS & Android
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
Yes	No
Copy Trading Platform
Copy trading is available through Skilling Copy. 800+ strategies can be mirrored on the award-winning platform. Strategy providers can also use the service to generate an additional revenue stream.
Social Trading
Yes	No
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
Yes	No
Custodial Account
No	Yes
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
2.5% withdrawal charge if you request funds with no trading activity
Islamic Account
Yes	No
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP SEK NOK
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange Borsa Italiana CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hang Seng IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group London Stock Exchange Nasdaq Nasdaq Nordic & Baltics National Stock Exchange Of India New York Stock Exchange S&P 500 SIX Swiss Exchange	S&P 500
Commodities
Aluminium Cocoa Coffee Copper Corn Cotton Gasoline Gold Natural Gas Nickel Oil Palladium Platinum Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat Zinc
CFD Trading
Take positions on hundreds of CFDs covering stocks, indices, forex and commodities. Get competitive pricing and ultra-fast execution while leverage can boost your purchasing power and potential returns.	CFD trading not offered
Leverage
1:30 (EU), 1:200 (Pro), 1:500 (Global)
FTSE Spread
From 1.5
GBPUSD Spread
From 0.1
Oil Spread
From 0.4
Stocks Spread
From 0.1%
Forex Trading
Skilling offers Standard and Premium accounts with competitive leverage and spreads across a wide range of major, minor and exotic forex pairs. Over 70 currencies are available, providing more trading opportunities than most competitors.	Forex trading not offered
GBPUSD Spread
0.1
EURUSD Spread
0.1
EURGBP Spread
0.1
Assets
70+
Cryptocurrency
Trade 50+ crypto pairs via leveraged CFDs. The list of tokens is longer than many rivals and the broker offers a secure trading environment. Cryptocurrency trading is not available to traders in China.	tastytrade offers a small selection of cryptocurrencies, available to trade as long positions only. This includes Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Dogecoin. But with a narrow suite of digital currencies, it isn't the best pick for high-volume crypto traders.
Spread
BTC 0.5	Variable
Coins
ACM APE AVE ATM AVA AXS BTC BAR BNB BTC BSV XBN ADA CHZ ATOM CRO DASH MANA DOGE EOS ETH ENJ XET ETC FTM ONE HT IOTA JUVE LTC LNK XLC XMR NEO OMG PSG CAKE DOT MATIC QTUM XRP ASR SAND SHIB SOL XLM SNX XTZ THT TRX UNI VET WAVE ZRP ZEC YFI	BTC ETH LTC DOGE
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
Yes	No

Review	Review
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 82% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
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