XTB vs TradeStation

XTB vs TradeStation Comparison Table 2023
XTB	TradeStation
Review 4.8	Review 3.5 TradeStation is #14 in our CFD broker rankings.
Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers	Traders from US accepted
XTB is one of the largest stock exchange-listed forex and CFD brokers in the world, offering access to over 5800 day trading markets on their xStation platform. They boast 700,000 active traders, 20 years experience and authorization from tier-one regulators, including the UK's FCA.	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.
81% of retail accounts lose money.
Promotions
Earn Cashback When You Trade At XTB
Comment by Reviewer
"XTB is a great option for beginners with a user-friendly platform, no minimum deposit and low short-term trading fees. The free education center is also a bonus, as well as the straightforward account opening process."	"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
Huge range of day trading markets with 5800+ instruments There's a wide range of useful educational resources for beginners The broker is FCA, KNF, CySEC, and IFSC-regulated Reliable 24 hour support is available from Sunday to Friday The broker holds multiple industry awards and is a respected brand High-volume traders can access competitive cashback rebates You can earn interest up to 5% on uninvested balances A professional investing account is available for eligible clients There are flexible account options with low spreads from 0.1 pips	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
The broker's single platform offering is very limiting compared to alternatives The instrument portfolio is limited mostly to CFDs	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
Awards
Best Forex Broker for Beginners 2022 Best Customer Service 2021 Best Forex Broker for Low Costs 2021 Best Mobile App for Investing 2020 #1 EMEA Bloomberg spot for FX accuracy in Q2 of 2020 and Q3 of 2018 Best Polish Forex Broker 2019 Best Execution Broker 2019
Instruments
CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Crypto	Stocks, Futures, E-minis, CFD, Forex
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0	$500
Trading Platforms
xStation	MT4
Payment Methods
Credit Card Debit Card Maestro Mastercard PayPal Paysafecard QIWI Skrill Visa Wire Transfer	ACH Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	Min lot size will vary
Regulator
FCA, CySEC, IFSC, KNF, DFSA	SEC
Margin Trading
Yes	No
Margin Rate
4.5%
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
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	No
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS, Android and Windows
Auto Trading
Open API
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
No	No
Trade Signals
Yes
VPS Hosting
Yes	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
Yes	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
Yes	No
Inactivity Fee
$0
Islamic Account
Yes	No
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD JPY CHF
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange Bombay Stock Exchange CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Deutsche Boerse Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Exchange Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq New York Stock Exchange S&P 500 SIX Swiss Exchange
Commodities
Cocoa Coffee Copper Cotton Gasoline Gold Natural Gas Nickel Oil Precious Metals Silver Soybeans Sugar	Soybeans
CFD Trading
Trade a large suite of 2100 CFDs with ultra-fast execution speeds and 24-hour trading. You can build a diverse portfolio with access to forex, indices, commodities, cryptos, stocks and ETFs. Retail traders also get negative balance protection and zero commissions.	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	1:20
FTSE Spread
0.08%	N/A
GBPUSD Spread
0.1	N/A
Oil Spread
0.03	0.06 pips
Stocks Spread
0.2%	0.2% Var
Forex Trading
Trade 48 currency pairs with low spreads from 0.1 pips and leverage up to 1:30 (EU) and 1:500 (Global). Micro lot trading is also available and new currency traders can make near-instant deposits with no fees.	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.
Forex App
With over 1 million downloads and a rating of 4.5*, XTB deliver a mobile trading platform that users love. Slick and reliable, the app boasts a range of extra features including advanced charts and market sentiment indicators. Download xStation by XTB here.
GBPUSD Spread
0.1	Variable
EURUSD Spread
0.2	Variable
EURGBP Spread
0.1	Variable
Assets
45+	26
Cryptocurrency
XTB offers an excellent range of crypto markets, all with competitive spreads. They also offer intra-crypto pairs such as ETH/BTC and DSH/BTC. Cryptos can be traded 24/7 in a secure environment with transparent accounts.	Crypto trading not offered
Spread
From 0.22%
Coins
ADA BTC BCH DSH EOS ETH IOTA LTC NEO XRP XLM TRX XEM XLM XMR DOGE BNB LINK UNI DOT XTZ
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	Yes
Auto Market Maker
No	No

Review	Review
81% of retail accounts lose money.
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