Comparison Saxo Bank vs TradeStation

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

First of all, we’ll compare the commission fees of the two brokers. The commission fee of Saxo Bank on regular transactions of the stock exchange is from 0.1% commission, and TradeStation has a commission fee of $0.00. When analyzing trading options, the commission fees of Saxo Bank is from £2.50 per lot, and that one of TradeStation is $0.60 per contract. The full online broker reviews contains more detailed information on the brokers’ commission fees.

Investors should always know about types of online trading supported by broker and about tools provided by them in trading. It is very important information as well. Let’s compare them. are Saxo Bank provides customers with Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, Forex Trading, Futures Trading, Crypto Trading, Robo Advisor, and TradeStation provides customers with Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, Futures Trading, Crypto Trading. Concerning the platforms, Saxo Bank uses Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Android App, iOS App, while TradeStation uses Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, Android App, iOS App.

In conclusion, when comparing the two online brokers, we should pay our attention to the year and country of foundation, the regulatory authorities and ways to withdraw funds. Saxo Bank was established in 1992 in Denmark, and it is regulated by FCA, FSA, DFSA, ASIC, FSC. And TradeStation was established in 1982 in United States, and it is regulated by SEC, FINRA. Withdrawal of funds from Saxo Bank can be done using Bank Wire with a withdrawal fee of 0. 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 Saxo Bank is 1-2 business days, and that one in TradeStation is 3-5 business days.

Overall, Saxo Bank boasts 4.1 stars versus TradeStation 3.8 stars.

Overall Rating

 
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
 
Saxo Bank
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
Forex Spreads
CFDs
Futures
Metals
Cryptocurrency
Saxo Bank
Stock
From 0.1% commission
ETFs
From 0.1% commission
Options
From £2.50 per lot
Mutual Funds
N/A
Bonds
From 0.05% commission
Forex Spreads
From 0.4 pips
CFDs
From £0.85
Futures
From £3 per lot
Metals
From 0.1% commission
Cryptocurrency
0.1%
TradeStation
Stock
$0.00
ETFs
$0.00
Options
$0.60 per contract
Mutual Funds
$14.95 per trade
Bonds
$14.95 per trade
Forex Spreads
N/A
CFDs
N/A
Futures
$1.50 per contract
Metals
N/A
Cryptocurrency
N/A

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
Saxo Bank
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
TradeStation
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor

Platforms

Platforms
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
Saxo Bank
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
TradeStation
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
Saxo Bank
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
TradeStation
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
Saxo Bank
Android App
iOS App
TradeStation
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Saxo Bank
Minimum deposit
£500
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
TradeStation
Minimum deposit
$500
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
Saxo Bank
Bank Wire
Withdrawal Time
1-2 business days
Withdrawal Fee
0
TradeStation
Bank Wire
Withdrawal Time
3-5 business days
Withdrawal Fee
$35 for US domestic withdrawals

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
Saxo Bank
Сountry of Origin
Denmark
Year Founded
1992
Regulated By
FCA, FSA, DFSA, ASIC, FSC
TradeStation
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
1982
Regulated By
SEC, FINRA

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
Saxo Bank
Phone
+44 207 151 2100
Email
LondonReception@saxobank.com
Live Chat
-
TradeStation
Phone
Yes
Email
Yes
Live Chat
Yes

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