Comparison Firstrade vs TradeStation

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

First of all, we’ll compare the commission fees of the two brokers. The commission fee of Firstrade on regular transactions of the stock exchange is $0, and TradeStation has a commission fee of 4. Let’s analyze the commission fees on trading options. Firstrade has a commission fee of $0, TradeStation has a commission fee of 5. You can read more detailed information on commission fees in the online broker reviews.

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, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading are provided to customers by Firstrade and Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, Futures Trading, Crypto Trading are provided by TradeStation. As for platforms, Firstrade offers Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, Android App, iOS App, while TradeStation offers 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. Firstrade was established in 1985 in United States, and it is regulated by SEC and FINRA. And TradeStation was established in 1982 in United States, and it is regulated by SEC, FINRA. Withdrawal of funds from Firstrade can be done using Bank Wire with a withdrawal fee of $30 domestic US, $50 international. And TradeStation provides the ability to withdraw funds using Bank Wire with a withdrawal fee of $35 for US domestic withdrawals. The time for withdrawal in Firstrade is 2-3 business days, and that one in TradeStation is 3-5 business days.

As a result, the rating of Firstrade is 3.9 stars versus that of TradeStation of 3.8 stars.