Online brokers compared for fees, trading platforms, safety and more. See how Charles Schwab stacks up against TradeStation Global!
Last update of data—Dec 2022
Charles Schwab is a US discount broker, regulated by top-tier US authorities the SEC and FINRA. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and holds a banking license.
TradeStation Global is an introducing broker of Interactive Brokers. This practically means that assets and cash are held with Interactive Brokers, but services like fees and customer support are provided by TradeStation Global. TradeStation Global is regulated by the top-tier UK FCA.
Recommended for investors and traders looking for solid research, low fees and great customer service.
Recommended for traders and investors looking for low fees and a wide selection of products.
Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab is a US discount broker, regulated by top-tier US authorities the SEC and FINRA. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and holds a banking license.
Recommended for investors and traders looking for solid research, low fees and great customer service.
TradeStation Global
TradeStation Global is an introducing broker of Interactive Brokers. This practically means that assets and cash are held with Interactive Brokers, but services like fees and customer support are provided by TradeStation Global. TradeStation Global is regulated by the top-tier UK FCA.
Recommended for traders and investors looking for low fees and a wide selection of products.
Charles Schwab's service is on par with TradeStation Global's and a comparison of their fees shows that Charles Schwab's fees are similar to TradeStation Global's.
Account opening takes somewhat less effort at Charles Schwab compared to TradeStation Global, deposit and withdrawal processes are more complicated at Charles Schwab, while customer service quality is somewhat better than TradeStation Global's.
Our experts rated the trading platform of Charles Schwab as somewhat better than the platform of TradeStation Global, found that clients have access to less markets and products with Charles Schwab, while TradeStation Global provides just about the same quality of research and education.
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