Trading212 vs Tastyworks

Trading 212 vs tastytrade Comparison Table 2023
Trading 212 Review 2023	tastytrade Review 2023
Review 2.3 We do not recommend Trading212. Margin requirement changes made with no notice leave traders exposed to additional risk, and a mobile app rating of just 1.1* illustrates a serious issue with user satisfaction	Review 3 tastytrade is #36 in our broker rankings.
Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers	Traders from US accepted
Trading 212 is a European-regulated CFD, stock and ETF broker that also offers ISA accounts. Traders can access markets through a proprietary trading platform and speculate on the movements of 1800+ tradeable instruments including forex, stocks, ETFs and commodities.	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.
Comment by Reviewer
"Trading212 falls short of the standards we expect from online brokers. A subpar mobile trading app and questionable changes to margin requirements have eroded user confidence. There are better alternatives for day traders."	"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
Demo account with virtual funds Portfolio copy trading functionality Low minimum deposit requirement A suite of educational resources Commission-free trading across a range of assets	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
No access to MT4 or MT5 Execution-only brokerage with no managed account option Questionable operating practices and treatment of customers Some products such as options and cryptocurrency are not offered Low account and fund safety score	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
Instruments
Forex, CFDs, Indices, Shares, Commodities, ETFs	Stocks, Futures, Options, Crypto, ETFs
Demo Account
Yes	No
Minimum Deposit
$1	$0
Trading Platforms
Own	Own
Payment Methods
Apple Pay Credit Card Debit Card Giropay Google Wallet iDeal Mastercard PayPal Skrill Sofort Visa Wire Transfer	ACH Transfer Automated Customer Account Transfer Service Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots
Regulator
FCA, CySEC, FSC	SEC, FINRA
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
STP Account
Yes	No
ECN Account
No	No
DMA Account
No	No
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
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	No
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS & Android
Auto Trading
AutoInvest portfolio
Copy Trading
Yes	No
Copy Trading Platform
Trading 212 offers a portfolio copy trading service which is user-friendly and suitable for beginners
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
Islamic Account
No	No
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP CAD SEK NOK CHF CZK
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Euronext FTSE UK Index Hong Kong Stock Exchange IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group S&P 500 SIX Swiss Exchange	S&P 500
Commodities
Cocoa Coffee Copper Corn Cotton Gasoline Gold Lead Livestock Natural Gas Oil Palladium Platinum Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat
CFD Trading
Trade leveraged CFDs on thousands of instruments, including forex, equities, commodities, indices, bonds and futures. The selection of asset classes is decent, but the trading software, particularly the mobile app, lags behind competitors.	CFD trading not offered
Leverage
1:30
FTSE Spread
2.5 points
GBPUSD Spread
0.00028 pips
Oil Spread
0.4 pips
Stocks Spread
0.2% Var
Forex Trading
Trade 170+ major, minor and exotic forex pairs with floating spreads and leverage up to 1:30. Forex futures are also available on some currency pairs. However the forex broker has a track record of amending margin requirements without appropriate notice.	Forex trading not offered
Forex App
Trading212 have positioned themselves at the front of the mobile trading movement. Their platform is based on a ‘mobile-first’ model, so they prioritize this type of trader. The app offers 1800+ instruments, zero commissions and a free practise account. Download the app risk free and try it out.
GBPUSD Spread
0.00028 pips
EURUSD Spread
0.00015 pips
EURGBP Spread
0.00044 pips
Assets
170+
Cryptocurrency
Crypto trading not offered	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
	Variable
Coins
	BTC ETH LTC DOGE
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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