Trade Nation vs TradeStation

Trade Nation vs TradeStation Comparison Table 2025
Trade Nation	TradeStation
Review 4.6	Review 3.5 TradeStation is #97 in our CFD broker rankings.
Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers	Traders from US accepted
Trade Nation is a top FX and CFD broker regulated in multiple jurisdictions including the UK and Australia. The firm offers low-cost fixed and variable spreads on 1000+ assets with robust trading platforms and training materials. The Signal Centre can also be used for trade ideas.	TradeStation is a popular, SEC-regulated broker offering stock, CFD and futures trading through powerful proprietary trading platforms. Available assets vary by region, with CFD trading available on the global branch. The US-based broker has different pricing methods split to cater for active day traders, or longer term stock holders.
84% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
Customer Reviews
4 Based on 1 Trade Nation customer reviews
Bonus Offer
200 Sign-Up Reward Points
Comment by Reviewer
"Trade Nation is a good choice for newer traders looking for a wide range of financial markets on a user-friendly platform. There is no minimum deposit, free funding options and strong education."	"TradeStation is a secure, tried-and-tested broker for stock traders who want a powerful, flexible platform. The $500 minimum deposit makes this broker a better fit for experienced traders."
Pros
A choice of trading platforms and apps, including MT4, make the brand a good fit for savvy traders Trade Nation is a multi-regulated and respected broker that previously operated as Core Spreads Full range of investments via leveraged CFDs for long and short opportunities The trading firm offers tight spreads and a transparent pricing schedule Multiple account currencies are accepted for global traders There is a low minimum deposit for beginners	Reputable brand with oversight from top US regulators Powerful trading platform with desktop, webtrader and mobile app Support for third-party platform add-ons Fast and responsive customer service Quick, straightforward account setup Competitive commissions on US stocks
Cons
Fewer legal protections with offshore entity	Limited ETF options with no commission-free ETFs Expensive subscription fees for many add-ons Pricing disadvantages less active traders Limited free data and in-depth research
Instruments
Forex, CFDs, Indices, Shares, Commodities, Futures, Bonds, Spread Betting, Cryptos (Bahamas Entity Only)	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Futures, Commodities
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0	$500
Trading Platforms
MT4	MT4
Payment Methods
Credit Card Debit Card Mastercard PayPal Skrill Visa Wire Transfer	ACH Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.1 Lots	Min lot size will vary
Regulator
FCA, ASIC, FSCA, SCB, FSA	SEC
Margin Trading
Yes	No
STP Account
Yes	No
ECN Account
No	No
DMA Account
No	Yes
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
No	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	iOS, Android and Windows
Android App Rating
4.5
iOS App Rating
4.5
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
Yes	No
Copy Trading Platform
Trade Nation Seychelles offers signals and copy trading. These are attractive options for beginners and those looking to a hands-off approach to online trading. You can leverage the expertise of seasoned traders to speculate on popular financial markets, including forex, stocks and commodities.
Social Trading
No	No
Trade Signals
Yes
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$0
Islamic Account
Yes	No
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP AUD ZAR SEK NOK DKK	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD JPY CHF
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Deutsche Boerse Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Exchange IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group London Stock Exchange Nasdaq New York Stock Exchange S&P 500 SIX Swiss Exchange
Commodities
Aluminium Copper Gold Oil Silver Zinc	Soybeans
CFD Trading
Trade leveraged CFDs on over 1000 assets with low-cost spreads. You can also take advantage of the broker's integrated signals to help you determine when to enter and exit positions.	Trade CFDs on popular asset classes, including forex and stocks. FX CFD commissions are competitive at 0.6 basis points while for shares it's a minimum of $3 per order.
Leverage
1:500 (entity dependent)	1:20
FTSE Spread
From 0.4	N/A
GBPUSD Spread
From 0.6	N/A
Oil Spread
From 3.0	0.06 pips
Stocks Spread
Variable	0.2% Var
Forex Trading
Trade Nation offers over 30 of the most popular forex pairs with variable spreads. Traders can access a slick proprietary platform or MetaTrader 4, with real-time forex market updates and insights via 'Smart News'.	Speculate on 26 currencies including majors. Top-tier liquidity is available from 17 of the biggest forex dealing banks, alongside dynamic order management and low commissions.
GBPUSD Spread
Variable	Variable
EURUSD Spread
Variable	Variable
EURGBP Spread
Variable	Variable
Assets
33	26
Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies are available through the broker's Bahamas entity. Traders can access thousands of indicators to tailor their crypto trading strategies and there are no hidden charges.	Crypto trading not offered
Spread
Fixed
Coins
BTC ETH LTC
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	Yes
Auto Market Maker
No	No

Review	Review
84% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.