Comparison Charles Schwab vs TradeStation

A dozen different brokers were comparatively assessed on InvestorGreg.net, and the best online trading brokers were found. Here, we compare Charles Schwab vs TradeStation. Which of them: Charles Schwab or TradeStation a better online broker?

First of all, we’ll compare the commission fees of the two brokers. Charles Schwab has a commission fee of $4.95, and TradeStation has a commission fee of 4. When analyzing trading options, the commission fees of Charles Schwab is $4.95 + $0.65 per contract, and that one of TradeStation is 5. The full online broker reviews contains more detailed information on the brokers’ commission fees.

It is important for investors to know what types of online trading broker supports and what tools they can use for trading. Let’s compare them. Stocks Trading, Penny Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, Robo Advisor are provided to customers by Charles Schwab and Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, Futures Trading, Crypto Trading are provided by TradeStation. Concerning the platforms, Charles Schwab uses Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, Android App, iOS App, while TradeStation uses Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, Android App, iOS App.

Finally, by comparing the two online brokers, we want to pay attention to the year and country of establishing, the regulatory authorities and the possibility of withdrawing funds. Charles Schwab was established in 1973 in United States, and it is regulated by SIPC. And TradeStation was established in 1982 in United States, and it is regulated by SEC, FINRA. We can withdraw funds from Charles Schwab with the help of Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard, and its withdrawal fee is $0. And TradeStation provides the ability to withdraw funds with the help of Bank Wire, and its withdrawal fee is $35 for US domestic withdrawals. The time for withdrawal in Charles Schwab is 5 days, and that one in TradeStation is 3-5 business days.

Overall, Charles Schwab boasts 4.1 stars versus TradeStation 3.8 stars.

Overall Rating

 
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
 
Charles Schwab
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
TradeStation
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education

Fees

Fees
Stock
ETFs
Options
Mutual Funds
Bonds
Futures
Charles Schwab
Stock
$4.95
ETFs
$29.85
Options
$4.95 + $0.65 per contract
Mutual Funds
$49.95
Bonds
$1
Futures
N/A
TradeStation
Stock
$0.00
ETFs
$0.00
Options
$0.60 per contract
Mutual Funds
$14.95 per trade
Bonds
$14.95 per trade
Futures
$1.50 per contract

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
Charles Schwab
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
TradeStation
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor

Platforms

Platforms
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
Charles Schwab
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
TradeStation
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
Charles Schwab
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
TradeStation
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
Charles Schwab
Android App
iOS App
TradeStation
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Charles Schwab
Minimum deposit
$0
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
TradeStation
Minimum deposit
$500
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
Charles Schwab
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
5 days
Withdrawal Fee
$0
TradeStation
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
3-5 business days
Withdrawal Fee
$35 for US domestic withdrawals

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
Charles Schwab
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
1973
Regulated By
SIPC
TradeStation
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
1982
Regulated By
SEC, FINRA

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
Charles Schwab
Phone
1-877-853-1802
Email
Email form
Live Chat
Yes
TradeStation
Phone
Yes
Email
Yes
Live Chat
Yes

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