TradeStation vs VantageFX

TradeStation vs Vantage Comparison Table 2024
TradeStation	Vantage
Review 3.5	Review 4.7

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.	Founded in 2009, Vantage offers trading on 1000+ short-term CFD products to over 900,000 clients. You can trade Forex CFDs from 0.0 pips on the RAW account through TradingView, MT4 or MT5. Vantage is ASIC-regulated and client funds are segregated. Copy traders will also appreciate the range of social trading tools.
Customer Reviews
	4.3 Based on 3 Vantage customer reviews
Bonus Offer
	50% Welcome Deposit Bonus, earn redeemable rewards in the Vantage Rewards scheme
Comment by Reviewer
"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."	"Vantage remains an excellent option for CFD traders seeking a tightly-regulated broker with access to the reliable MetaTrader platforms. The fast sign-up process and $50 minimum deposit make it very straightforward to start day trading quickly."
Pros
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	Vantage maintains its high trust score thanks to its strong reputation and top-tier regulation from the FCA and ASIC The ECN accounts are very competitive with spreads from 0.0 pips and a $1.50 commission per side There’s an excellent suite of day trading software, including the award-winning platforms MT4 and MT5 The broker has recently made efforts to expand its suite of CFDs providing further trading opportunities Vantage caters to hands-off investors with beginner-friendly social trading via ZuluTrade & Myfxbook The low minimum deposit of $50 and zero funding fees make this broker a great choice for new traders There are no short-term strategy restrictions with hedging and scalping permitted It’s quick and easy to open a live account – taking less than 2 minutes
Cons
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	It's a shame that some clients will need to register with the offshore entity, which offers less regulatory protection A steep $10,000 deposit is needed for the best trading conditions, which include the $1.50 commission per side The average execution speeds of 100ms to 250ms are slower than alternatives based on tests Unfortunately, cryptos are only available for Australian clients
Awards
	Best Broker Australia - Ultimate Fintech Awards 2022 Best In CFD Trading 2022 - The European Global Banking & Finance Awards 2022 Best Trading App - Professional Trader Awards 2022 Best Trade Execution - Global Forex Awards 2023
Instruments
CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Futures, Commodities	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Bonds
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$500	$50
Trading Platforms
MT4	ProTrader MT4 MT5 TradingView DupliTrade
Payment Methods
ACH Transfer	AstroPay BPAY Credit Card Debit Card FasaPay JCB Card Neteller Skrill Swift UnionPay Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
Min lot size will vary	0.01 Lots
Regulator
SEC	FCA, ASIC, FSCA, VFSC
Margin Trading
No	Yes
STP Account
No	Yes
ECN Account
No	Yes
DMA Account
Yes	No
MAM Account
No	Yes
PAMM Account
No	Yes
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
No	Yes
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS, Android and Windows	iOS & Android
App Review
	Vantage offers one of the most complete trading apps we’ve used. The crisp design and slick interface makes analyzing markets and placing trades straightforward. Changing to horizontal mode offers an optimal charting view, though frustratingly it can take a few seconds for the app to respond. Fortunately, this minor drawback is outweighed by the ease of overlaying indicators and drawing tools, plus the integrated economic calendar, newsfeed, market analysis, and even FX TV.
Android App Rating
	3.9
iOS App Rating
	3.6
Auto Trading
	Myfxbook AutoTrade, Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
No	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
	Traders enjoy social and copy trading at Vantage with the MetaTrader packages, DupliTrade, ZuluTrade and Myfxbook. ZuluTrade is one of the best social trading communities, using a sophisticated algorithm to rank top signal providers.
Social Trading
No	Yes
Trade Signals
	Yes
VPS Hosting
No	Yes
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	Yes
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
	$0
Islamic Account
No	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP CAD AUD JPY CHF	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD NZD JPY HKD SGD PLN
Stock Exchanges
	Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Bombay Stock Exchange 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 National Stock Exchange Of India S&P 500
Commodities
Soybeans	Cocoa Coffee Copper Cotton Gasoline Gold Natural Gas Oil Orange Juice Palladium Platinum Silver Sugar Wheat
CFD Trading
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.	Traders can speculate on 1000+ financial markets with high leverage up to 1:500. You can bet on rising and falling prices in currencies, commodities, indices, shares, and more without owning the underlying asset. With the comprehensive choice of CFD trading platforms, users can also switch between desktop, web and mobile for a seamless trading experience.
Leverage
1:20	1:500
FTSE Spread
N/A	1.0
GBPUSD Spread
N/A	0.5
Oil Spread
0.06 pips	0.01
Stocks Spread
0.2% Var	0.01
Forex Trading
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.	Vantage offers 55+ currency pairs - above the industry average, so experienced traders can explore plenty of opportunities. Vantage's deep liquidity pool provides forex spreads from 0.0 pips in the ECN account, lower than many alternatives. There are also no commissions, deposit fees or hidden charges.
GBPUSD Spread
Variable	0.5
EURUSD Spread
Variable	0.0
EURGBP Spread
Variable	0.5
Assets
26	55+
Currency Indices
	USD
Cryptocurrency
Crypto trading not offered	You can trade cryptos 24/7, including Bitcoin, with up to 1:200 leverage and zero overnight fees. Various risk management tools are also available, including price alerts and stop losses. The Vantage app also offers an excellent live news feed so you can keep track of the crypto market whilst on the go.
Spread
	Floating
Coins
	ADA AVA BTC DOG EOS ETH LTC NEO SHB SOL TRX UNI XRPandmanymore
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
Yes	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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