BROKERS N – Z
This is an alphabetic list from N to Z of the most common brokers that provide online services for traders. Please note that some websites provide inadequate information for the creation of a comprehensive summary. Also note that many brokers are country-specific and that you may not be able to open an account if you do not live in that country. If you can open an account for a broker that is based in a different country, you are likely to have to pay currency exchange fees when depositing and withdrawing funds. Alternatively, there are some global brokers which have desks in a variety of countries with separate trading platforms that are specific to each country. All prices quoted were correct at the time of logging, but may have since changed, plus there may be time-based discounts subsequently made available.
nabtrade
Australia’s four major banks are Australia and New Zealand Bank (ANZ), Commonwealth Bank, National Australia Bank (NAB), and Westpac. National Australia Bank’s brokerage is nabtrade which is fully integrated into NAB customer accounts. You must be 18 or older and have an Australian residential or postal address to open an account. As well as its basic desktop charting and trade application, nabtrade also connects to IRESS ViewPoint. The financial instruments offered by nabtrade include 10,000+ securities in shares, options, bonds and EFTs. International shares include those from US, UK, Germany and Hong Kong markets. Six trading platform levels are offered: Bronze, Silver and Gold for which there is no charge; Platinum at AU$19.95 per month or no charge if qualifications are met; Platinum plus IRESS at AU$59.95 per month or no charge if qualifications are met; and Platinum plus Iress Trader/Viewpoint Service Level at AU$110 per month. The three bottom levels provide basic charting and watchlists, but not real-time data, whereas the addition of IRESS provides tick-level, live-stream data. Fees for both domestic and international shares are: AU$9.95 per trade up AU$1,000; AU$14.95 up to AU$5,000; AU$19.95 up to AU$20,000; and 0.11% of trade value after that. Currency exchange fees and some market fees are also applied to international trades such as a transaction levy. Interest of 3.5% is paid on account funds up to one million dollars. A demo library is available plus market education is provided through nabtrade Academy which is free for nabtrade clients. The nabtrade mobile app is available for iOS and Android. [Logged: March 2023]
See the Charting A–M page for information about IRESS.
Newedge Group
Summary currently being prepared.
Ninja Trader
Ninja Trader specialises in forex and futures trading, offering not just mini contracts but micro E-mini contracts, 1/10th the size of mini contracts. It has no minimum deposit, low margins and low commissions, flexible account funding, trade simulation, and free platforms for desktop, web and mobile, with versions 7 and 8 operational. It also offers shares and derivatives. The trading platform delivers advanced charting with integrated multi-screen trading from the chart. Charts can be customised extensively using a host of styles, timeframes and 100+ technical indicators. Traders can monitor market data based on predefined conditions to rank, scan, and sort tick by tick. They also have access to custom alerts and orders based on indicator values, and price or time data. Designed for speed and ease of use, NinjaTrader’s SuperDOM (depth of market) and volumetric bars helps traders quickly analyse prices, place orders, and manage positions with precision. Order flow visualisation and analysis can be used to identify buying and selling pressure and confirm market movement in a specific direction as trades unfold. For manual backtesting purposes, users can replay historical market data tick by tick, fully synchronised across the platform as if it was happening in real time. Advanced trade management helps to protect positions with automatically submitted stop orders, target orders, and self-tightening trailing stops. Traders can trigger custom alerts, social media sharing, and orders based on indicator values, and price or time data. NinjaTrader provides a C# framework for developers to build integrated indicators, drawing tools, and automated strategies. Traders can either use NinjaTrader’s own OTC brokerage service or connect via API to a range of other brokers including TD Ameritrade, Interactive Brokers and FXCM. Traders in Australia need to connect to PhillipCapital or Dorman Trading for futures and options and to FXCM Australia or City Index for forex. Much of Ninja Trader’s functionality is not explained on its website. For example, there are suggestions elsewhere that it offers copy trading, but there is no mention of that on the website. There is also no detail about backtesting capabilities, yet claims are made that NinjaTrader ‘is among the best backtesting solutions in the industry. The platform’s users can take advantage of an extensive collection of historical feeds, advanced charts and analysis features, hundreds of indicators, and thousands of third-party apps and add-ons for further customization’. In terms of pricing, there are three plans. The free account has no monthly fees, but charges commissions at the rate of US$0.35 for Micro contracts per side and US$1.29 for Standard contracts per side. The Monthly plan is US$99 per month with commissions charged at the rate of US$0.25 for Micro per side and US$0.99 for Standard per side. The Lifetime plan is a US$1,499.00 one-time payment, with commissions charged at the rate of US$0.09 for Micro per side and US$0.59 for Standard per side. Margins are US$50 intraday for Micro contracts and US$500 for popular futures markets. Additional fees may be charged for market data selections, trade management, exchange, clearing, and NFA. It is unclear, however, how Ninja Trader’s trading conditions correlate with those of its broker partners. In addition, connecting a brokerage account requires a paid NinjaTrader license. There may also be country-specific conditions to whether an account can be opened. There are also fees for some indicators built by third-party developers. In terms of educational resources, NinjaTrader offers quick-tip and new-user video guides, desktop platform guide, blogs, and morning and evening market analysis livestream videos. Founded in 2003, NinjaTrader is based in Chicago (IL) USA. [Logged: April 2023]
See the Brokers A–M page for information about City Index, Dorman Trading, FXCM and Interactive Brokers.
See the Brokers N–Z page for information about TD Ameritrade and PhillipCapital.
Nomura
Summary currently being prepared.
OANDA
Summary currently being prepared.
Open E Cry
Open E Cry (OEC) is a direct access futures brokerage firm that supports active traders, institutional clients, introducing brokers and API developers utilising OEC proprietary technology. The company provides its OEC Trader platform to assist active futures, forex and equity traders. OEC Trader is an easy-to-use, multi-asset trading platform with sophisticated charts and on-chart, one-click trading. The charting module provides 10 different chart styles, 35+ drag-and-drop indicators and drawing tools, a price-volume histogram, and permits an unlimited number of alerts. The DOM trading window, which can be completely customised, includes an unprecedented range of tools. One window alone features total open P/L, working orders, size of last trade, depth of market, volume histogram, sum of bid/ask and much more. Ordering capability includes ‘modifies’, ‘cancels’, ‘brackets’ and ‘trailing’ stops. Unlike many trading firms that use a proprietary platform, OEC offers an application programming interface (API) function to software developers who might want to expand or extend the technology behind OEC’s platform to suit their own needs and clientele. Active traders can create an unlimited amount of strategies with features such as the Strategy Order Builder, scale in/scale out order management, parked orders, order basket upload (from Excel), inter-product spreads, and the Order Staging Module. Custom programming services are also available. OEC client support includes both 24-hour software support and a 24-hour trade desk. OEC Trader is offered by Cannon Trading Company, Daniels Trading and Optimus Futures, among others. Open E Cry LLC was founded in 2002 and is based in Powell (OH) USA. In 2008 it became a subsidiary of OptionsXpress Holdings Inc (a subsidiary of Charles Schwab Corporation), and in 2012 is was acquired by Gain Capital Holdings Inc. OEC is registered as a Futures Commission Merchant with CFTC. [Logged: April 2023]
TST comment: Open E Cry does not appear to have its own website.
See the Brokers A–M page for information about Cannon Trading Company, Daniels Trading and Gain Capital Holdings.
See the Brokers N–Z page for information about Optimus Futures.
Openmarkets Australia
Openmarkets claims to be one of Australia’s largest retail brokers, clearing more than $50 billion in trades annually across more than 200,000 accounts. It provides direct market access with streaming data, live quotes, symbols, full market depth and order placement for Australian equities, options and ETFs. It’s prime software is Order Manager which manages client orders and portfolios across Australian equity and exchange-traded options markets with the white label platform built for financial advisers. The trading platform offers fully-customisable personal dashboards, full market depth, a stock screener, news, broker reporting, and watchlists. Client account information includes positions, holdings, gains/losses and daily cash balances data. Openmarkets also provides a full range of white-labelled technology solutions across onboarding, order management, managed accounts, risk management, client management and advice. Based in Sydney, Openmarkets Australia Limited is a market participant of ASX, Cboe Australia and NSX, and an ASX Clear and Settlement Participant. [Logged: March 2023]
Optimus Futures
Optimus Futures is an integrated brokerage, trading and journaling software package that includes scanning and backtesting functions, plus connections to other charting providers. Optimus’s proprietary charting and trading platform, Optimus Flow, connects to live market data and quotes (including Level 2 data via Rithmic), and has standard and custom timeframes, chart trading (including time, range bars and tick charts), market depth with DOM trader, Renko, Kagi, Point and Figure, and Heikin-Ashi price charts, chart drawing tools with 40+ technical indicators, and a wide list of drawing tools. Advanced chart features include Excel integration, unlimited overlays and indicators, multiple synchro-connect, and chart alerts. Next-gen order-flow tools help traders identify the strongest price levels and visualise market liquidity and direction, while the DOM Surface helps traders track all liquidity changes in the order book as well as trading activity of participants via the Heatmap view. Tools for deep price analysis include: cluster chart, volume profiles, time statistics, time histogram, historical time and sales, price statistics, and a volume impact indicator. The TPO Profile Chart shows the price distribution during a specified time to reveal which levels the price has spent the most time. The Power Trades function detects execution of a large number of orders in a very short time to catch the price change. Options trading support allows traders to create and analyse option trading strategies or profiles, as well as option Greeks. The options function also includes Option Desk, Option Analyzer, working orders and positions (real and paper). The full Optimus platform offers 40+ trading and analytical panels including Account Manager, Backup Manager, Event Log, Exchange Times, History Explorer, Historical Symbols, Market Heat Map, Strategy Runner, and Watchlist. The Strategy Runner backtesting function operates with live data and market replay capability. Optimus offers a free demo account with unlimited simulated trading on one of its platforms that offers all premium tools. Traders can practice trading strategies risk-free and actively monitor their simulated portfolio performance with streaming data. The journaling function is fully automated so traders can upload trades seamlessly from Optimus Flow to the Trading Journal with just one-click. Optimus Futures maintains connectivity with a wide selection of futures trading platforms that clients can access, including: CQG Trader, Firetip, Trading Technologies, MetaTrader 5, Open E Cry, TradingView, TradeStation, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart and R | Trader Pro. Optimus Futures also offers automated trading systems through iSystems. The Optimus website provides a feature to assist traders decide which platform is best for their needs in terms of price, FCM clearance (six options offered) and application (i.e. desktop, cloud/web or mobile). Based in Boca Raton (FL) USA, Optimus Futures has webinars, a video library, a YouTube channel (Optimus Futures) and a futures trading community to support traders. [Logged: March 2023]
See the Charting A–M page for information about CQG Trader, Firetip, MetaTrader 5 and MultiCharts.
See the Charting N–Z page for information about Rithmic, TradeStation, Trading Technologies, TradingView, Sierra Chart and R | Trader Pro.
See the listing above for information about broker Open E Cry.
See the Journaling page for more information about Optimus’s journaling function.
See the Automated Trading page for information about iSystems automated trading services.
OspreyFX
Summary currently being prepared.
Patsystems
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Pearler
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Pepperstone
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PhillipCapital
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Plus500
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Proactive Futures
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Questrade
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R J O’Brien
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Revolut
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Robinhood
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Rosenthal Collins Group
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Saxo Capital
Markets
Summary currently being prepared.
Selfwealth
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Sequoia Direct
Sequoia Direct is a boutique Australian online broker that arranges execution-only services for self-directed investors wishing to buy or sell ASX equities, warrants and options. Most of its clients sign up to its premier online ASX share and option trading service. It claims to be ‘Australia’s leading stock market trading platform’ and trading is carried out through the BourseData trading platform. The Licensee of Sequoia Direct, Sequoia Asset Management Pty Ltd, is an investment services firm and holder of an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL 341506). [Logged: February 2023]
See the Charting A–M page for more information about BourseData.
TST comment: As of March 2023, Bourse data was to be replaced by a new dynamic charting platform.
Speed Trader
As a broker, Speed Trader is designed specifically for active day traders to provide sophisticated services such as high-speed platforms and advanced routing options. Speed Trader offers four trading platforms: web-based ActiveWeb (a web-based service which offers real-time, level-1 data, real-time stock charting, and options chains), SpeedTrader Pro (a desktop-based trading software designed specifically for day traders with real-time, Level-2 market data, advanced features, and direct access order routing), a Mobile Trading platform (with a majority of the desktop features), and Ticker Tocker as a third-party trading option. The SpeedTrader Pro platform has an initial minimum funding of US$10,000 and is US$99 per month with less than US$199 in monthly commissions spent, and free with more than US$499 in monthly commissions spent. Commissions and fees are $US2.49 per trade for stocks and ETFs, and US$0.25 for options contracts. There are also routing fees. SpeedTrader’s online trading platforms and software are powered by DAS Inc which provides a comprehensive suite of video tutorial on software operations. The Pro software requires a sign-up to view a demonstration video, although one is available for the ActiveWeb platform on YouTube. [Logged: March 2023]
See the Charting N–Z page for more information about Ticker Tocker.
Stash
Summary currently being prepared.
Stex
Stex is not a broker, but a regulated cryptocurrency exchange where traders can buy or sell crypto in exchange for cash, or make crypto to crypto trades. The exchange currently has 100+ coins and tokens listed, and 5 active markets for users to trade, plus 150+ trading pairs. It offers hot and cold wallets and a 0.01–0.2% trading fee, plus connectivity to TradingView. As a platform that focuses on crypto-to-crypto spot trading, Stex uses state-of-the-art security to safeguard the platform. It aims to create a global marketplace where individuals are able to invest in a diverse range of blockchain assets. It is both Windows and MacOS compatible. Formed in 1998 by Vadym Kurylovych, Stex it is based in Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia [Logged: April 2023]
See the Charting N–Z page for information about the TradingView charting platform.
St George Bank
St.George Bank is an Australian, second-tier bank with its headquarters in Sydney. Since a 2008 merger, the bank has been part of Westpac, having previously been an independent legal entity. In 2010, St.George was deregistered as a company and ceased to be a standalone authorised deposit-taking institution, although it still has branded branches and offers separate brokerage services to its customers. Its trading platform Directshares offers Australian stocks, options, warrants, EFTs and mutual funds, and shares across 11 international markets. As well as its online platform, it has mobile apps for Apple iOS and Android. Charting offers 100+ indicators and measurements to identify market trends. There are two trading platforms: Directshares Standard which is free and has static charts and orders via a deal ticket; and Directshares Pro which is a subscription service suited to frequent and/or sophisticated traders, with real-time data streaming, interactive and customisable charts, multiple trading instruments, and live trading. Brokerage starts at AU$19.95 for trades up to AU$5,000 in value for a first trade, and is AU$19.95 for trades up to AU$18,000 in value, or 0.11% over AU$18,000 for subsequent trades. There is a minimum trade value of AU$500. [Logged: April 2023]
Straits Financial
Summary currently being prepared.
Superhero
Summary currently being prepared.
Syfe
Summary currently being prepared.
Tastyworks
Summary currently being prepared.
TD Ameritrade
TD Ameritrade is one of America’s best known quality brokers for good reason. It provides an excellent platform for beginners and novices and has excellent mobile apps for stocks and options. It also has extensive investor educational material in various formats, market news, renown customer service with phone, email and live chat options, and a highly user-friendly mobile app. It also has scanning and backtesting capability (with ‘live’ replay of past data), plus a trading simulator thinkScript® which, with its own programming language, allows traders to build their own tools. TD Ameritrade has six platforms: (1) Classic Web; (2) Next Gen Web; (3) TD Ameritrade Mobile; (4) thinkorswim Web; (5) thinkorswim Desktop; and (6) thinkorswim Mobile. There is also a demo account via paperMoney®. TD’s advanced trading platform, thinkorswim, combines sophisticated charting tools, screening features, and backtesting capabilities based on historical data. Traders can choose from 13 different rearrangeable modules to view, including watchlists, account balances, RSS feeds, market news, and other similar reports. The platform can also be downloaded and further customised. Financial instruments offered are stocks, options, ETFs and futures. It does not offer fractional shares, international bonds, or direct crypto exposure. There is no balance minimum to open an account and the pricing is straightforward and reasonable at zero fees for stocks and EFTs, options are US$0.65 per contract, with 50 options contracts being US$32.50. TD Ameritrade offers most order types across its platforms, including the standard market, limit, stop-limit and trailing stop orders. However, only the thinkorswim platform lets traders use conditional orders such as OTO, OCO and OTT. The company uses its own proprietary order routing technology, though trader have the ability to route orders directly to specific exchanges. With TD Ameritrade’s OnDemand function, traders can manually test stock, options, futures and forex trading strategies. The OnDemand tool allows the replay of data, tick by tick, for any day from 7 December 2009 onwards. The OnDemand function gives traders a practice account with $100,000 in virtual money so they can enter simulated trades based on the replayed prices and see the profit and loss change. The thinkorswim trading platform also offers analysis of options trades through its thinkBack tool. With thinkBack, traders can view historical options prices, practice virtual trades using various options strategies, and determine P&L scenarios. thinkorswim is PC, iOS and all mobile app compatible. Founded in 1971 as Ameritrade, TD Ameritrade was renamed after merging with brokerage firm TD Waterhouse in 2006. It acquired thinkorswim in 2009. As a subsidiary of TD Bank Group, TD Ameritrade it was taken over by Charles Schwab in 2020, though was retained as a separate trading entity. The process of moving TD Ameritrade customers to Schwab started in early 2023, with the procedure expected to be rolled out in batches. Its operations are headquartered in Westlake (TX) USA. [Logged: February 2023]
See the Brokers A–M page for information about Charles Swab.
ThinkMarkets
The charting package that forms ThinkMarkets’ proprietary online trading platform, ThinkTrader®, comes with 120 indicators and 50 drawing tools, and has 19 different chart types. Its data partner is Equinix. Financial instruments covered include share CFDs, forex, indices, CFDs, precious metals, commodities and cryptocurrencies. Traders can set up to 200 cloud-based alerts to receive real-time trading signals. As well as its Standard account, ThinkMarkets offers a ThinkZero account, plus a demo account which is available with virtual funds. ThinkMarkets offers very tight spreads, as low as zero on its ThinkZero account. Other program features include a detailed reporting function so traders can analyse previous trades, and backtesting software, Traders Gym. The website offers a wide range of online educational tutorials, tips for beginners, plus there is multilingual, 24/7 client support. It is web, desktop and mobile compatible with trading functions for PC, iOS and Google Play. As well as offering its own proprietary online trading platform, ThinkMarkets links to MetaTrader 4 and 5, with VPS hosting available. Established in 2010, ThinkMarkets is licensed to provide OTC brokerage services in Australia, Japan, UK, South Africa, Cyprus, Cayman Islands, Seychelles and Mauritius. It has offices in Chicago, London, Johannesburg, Dubai, Sofia, Bangkok, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur and HQ offices in London, Melbourne, and Johannesburg. [Logged: March 2023]
See the Backtesting page for information about TradersGym.
See the Charting A–M page for information about MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5.
Tickmill
Summary currently being prepared.
Tiger Brokers
Summary currently being prepared.
TMGM
Summary currently being prepared.
TradeStation
TradeStation offers trade in stocks, EFTs, stock options, mutual funds, bonds, futures contracts for currencies, indices, interest rates, metals, energy, and commodities bonds, plus cryptocurrencies. It has desktop, web, and mobile platforms for both iOS and PC, plus a real-time virtual platform for demo account trading. It also has specific platforms for futures options traders (FuturesPlus) and for cryptocurrencies (TSCrypto). Both are mobile friendly. The desktop platform delivers all the power, speed and flexibility active traders demand: dynamic market-scanning tools, fully customisable charting, fast and reliable trade execution, advanced order management and fully automated strategy trading. Trading with TradeStation occurs via the Matrix, which it describes as the ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of trading tools, combining the benefits of a detailed market depth window, a highly advanced order-entry tool, and a precise order-tracking system, all in one single view. The Matrix is the fastest way to enter or change an order, with single click and/or drag and drop simplicity. TradeStation offers assistance in options trading with is OptionsStation® Pro function that allows traders to see the options markets in a new way with visual options chains that highlight a strategy’s probability to break even across a series of expirations. Trading with TradeStation platforms gives access to: sophisticated charting based on tick data; automated technical analysis built into the charting package, as technical patterns display on the charts as they form; one-click order entry; auto-limit prices; a quick-trade bar; order-form placement (with the ability to customise order type, quantity, duration, price, and expiration); DOM market depth; a consolidated orderbook; and advanced algorithms so traders can analyse prices in real-time and simultaneously route orders to the best available prices across connected venues. In short, order management is highly integrated into the charting features of this robust, professional and fully-customisable service. However, for inexperienced traders, it may seem overwhelming and have a relatively steep learning curve. TradeStation also has both scanning and backtesting functions, as well as automated trading. Its sophisticated scanning function, RadarScreen®, continuously monitors and ranks up to 1,000 symbols in real-time, based on more than 180 fully customisable technical and fundamental indicators, or a trader’s own custom criteria. Then, by combining the power of computer-based trading algorithms with the efficiency of a quote window, RadarScreen provides opportunities for trading in real-time. There are no commission fees on shares, ETFs, stock options (US$0.60 per contract), futures (US$1.50 per contract per side), micro futures (US$0.50 per contract per side) and future options (US$1.50 per contract per side). The trading platforms are free for TradeStation clients, as is real-time live data, and there is no minimum deposit to open an account. There is a volume-tiered fee structure for trading crypto, plus set transaction fees. Other account fees may apply. Extensive educational resources are available on the website, including real-time news, market insights and resources for new and experienced traders, TradeStation University, user tutorials (Getting Started and Masterclass), support forums. TradeStation Group Inc is the parent company of online securities and futures brokerage firms and trading technology companies. It has headquarters in Plantation (FL) and offices in New York, Chicago, Richardson and Texas in USA, London, Sydney and Costa Rica. TradeStation was established in 1982 as Omega Research Inc and in 2011 was acquired by Japanese securities brokerage firm Monex Group. TradeStation is licensed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of the United Kingdom. Although TradeStation does not have ASIC authorisation, it allows Australian residents to trade in US stocks and ETFs. [Logged: April 2023]
See the Backtesting page for more information about TradeStation’s backtesting capabilities.
See the Automated Trading page for more information about TradeStation’s automated trading capabilities.
Tradier
With its plethora of choice in software tools, Tradier is likely to be overwhelming for novices and is thus more suited to experienced traders. With a vast suite of third-party software modules (100+ which can be sorted on a number of criteria, such as options, education, moble or scan), clients construct their own customised platform by selecting their preferred tools for trading, though this may take time and effort, plus many of the third-party platforms charge extra fees which can add up quickly. If a client can’t find the exact module that fits their needs, Tradier provides the capacity to build their own custom API. With competitive margin rates, Tradier offers stocks, options, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds and crypto, although there is a ‘waitlist’ to join crypto trading. Trade in other financial instruments, such as fractional shares, forex, commodities and indices, is also available through the specific third-party platforms chosen. Tradier offers two proprietary trading platforms: web-based Dash which is free and has simulation trade capacity; and downloadable TradeHawk which is subscription service, both of which are configured for PC and Apple (note: a subscription to TradeHawk also provides access to Dash). In addition to full-featured, customised charting, TradeHawk includes: Tower which facilitates rapid trading on stocks and options; Order Management which provides a filter for fills, working orders, cancelled orders, and conditional orders; Option Chains which provides customisable highlighting of strikes with the ability to adjust, add, delete columns, and rapid trade capability for complex options. Tradier has two pricing options: Standard which is free for the Dash platform and Pro which is US$10 per month for the TradeHawk platform. The Standard option offers access to web platform and mobile apps, commission-free equity trades, developer API access, and US$0.35 per options contract commission. The Pro option also offers unlimited, commission-free option trades, annual IRA fee waived, access to advanced trading platform. However, bond and mutual fund trades must be handled via a broker that charges US$10 per order. Plus there may be fees for account inactivity, paper statements and wires. Account security features depend on a third-party platform. There is no minimum balance for opening an account and electronic statements are free. Tradier has a free trial that gives access to a US$100,000 paper trading account, TradeHawk videos and an expert community. Both iOS and Android mobile apps are available. Tradier offers 100+ third-party API add-ons, including eSignal, Slope of Hope, TradingView, Portfolio123 and StockCharts. Founded in 2012, Tradier is privately owned and is located in Charlotte (NC) USA. [Logged: April 2023]
See the Charting A–M page for information about eSignal.
See the Charting N–Z page for information about Portfolio123, Slope of Hope, StockCharts and TradingView.
Tradeovate
Summary currently being prepared.
Upstox
Upstox is an India-based online discount brokerage firm, targeted at both investors and traders. With investment ideas, news and insights, clients can invest in stocks, mutual funds and IPOs. Traders of equities, options, futures, commodities and currencies have access to charting through TradingView. There is no account minimum and no account charges, zero commissions for mutual funds and IPOs, while stock brokerage starts at ₹20. A comprehensive table of fees is provided on the website. Upstox offers jargon-free and expert-led courses, webinars, events and self-help videos. Founded in 2011 by Shrini Viswanath, Ravi Kumar and Kavitha Subramanian, with a name change in 2016, and now backed by funding from Mr Ratan Tata, Upstox is located in Mumbai, India. [Logged: April 2023]
See the Charting N–Z page for information about TradingView.
Vanguard
Summary currently being prepared.
Vantage
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VectorVest
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Webull
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Westpac
Australia’s four major banks are Australia and New Zealand Bank (ANZ), Commonwealth Bank, National Australia Bank (NAB), and Westpac. Westpac’s brokerage is called Westpac Share Trading and is fully integrated into Wespac customer accounts. The financial instruments offered by Westpac are Australian shares, warrants and EFTs. Trading is carried out via a deal ticket and email verification is sent of orders and completed trades. You must be 18 or older and have an Australian residential of postal address to open an account. The basic level of Westpac provides static charts and watchlists, but not real-time data, whereas the addition of IRESS ViewPoint provides tick-level, live-stream data for Trader Pro subscribers. Fees for share trading are more expensive for an external bank account holder (starting at AU$29.95 per trade or 0.29% of trade value, whichever is the greater) than for a Westpac account customer (from AU$19.95 or 0.11% of trade value). There is phone and online support from 8.00am to 6.00pm. The Westpac Share Trading mobile app is available for iOS and Android. [Logged: February 2023]
See the Charting A–M page for more information, about IRESS.
TST comment: Westpac doesn’t have a dedicated website for its brokerage service and there is limited information on the Westpac Bank website. It is thus difficult to find detailed information about its trading platform without creating an account. Plus it is not clear from the information supplied on the website which functions apply to the basic platform and which apply to TraderPro subscriber services.
XM Group
Forex specialist broker XM offers 1000+ financial instruments to trade in addition to forex. For charting it connects to MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 (both available for PC, Web, Mac, Android and Android Tablet). There are three different accounts: Micro, Standard and XM Ultra Low which vary in terms of base currency options, spreads, contract size traded, lot restrictions per ticket and minimum trade volume. All have a minimum deposit of US$5, and Islamic accounts are available. There is also a demo account with US$100,000 in virtual funds. With clients from over 190 countries, XM has multilingual support and personal account managers. XM was founded in 2009 under the umbrella of Trading Point Holdings as a global forex brokerage. In 2010, XM received registration status from the UK’s FSA (the former regulator) and all major EU regulatory authorities. The XM Group is licensed by ASIC in Australia (Trading Point of Financial Instruments Pty Limited), by CySEC in Cyprus (Trading Point of Financial Instruments Ltd), by the FSC in Belize (XM Global Limited) and by the DFSA (Trading Point MENA Limited), adhering to enhanced regulatory standards. It is based in Belize City, Belize. [Logged: April 2023]
See the Charting A–M page for information about MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5.
XTB Online Trading
Summary currently being prepared.
Zaner
Zaner provides specialist, professional advice and brokerage services to users in 14 countries worldwide in the futures, commodities, metals, currencies and energies markets. It does not operate in stocks or stock options. The firm has several multi-billion-dollar clearing firms as strategic partners which help facilitate trades on almost any futures exchange in the world and have a variety of platforms from which clients can choose to match their trading requirements. All Zaner accounts include complete free access to MarketHead, a web-delivered market information application. An account minimum of US$5,000 is required to trade with Zaner. There is an extensive offering of educational resources, 24-hour support service, plus even online self-directed traders have a personal broker they can call and email with questions, requests, or issues. Zaner has been regulated and registered with Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and a member of National Futures Association (NFA) since 1982. Zaner’s metal hedging unit, Tornado, specialises in ecommerce and hedging solutions for the precious metals industry. As a family owned and operated firm, Zaner was initially launched as Zaner Financial Services by Jack Zaner in 1980. It is headquartered in Chicago (IL) USA. [Logged: March 2023]
Zerodha
Zerodha is India’s largest broker by volume of daily trades. If offers trade in stocks, stock options, mutual funds, bonds and government securities, and currency and commodity derivatives. Its low-latency flagship trading platform, Kite 3.0, has livestream data with Level 3 data access, advanced charts with 100+ indicators and a customisable charting interface. It is available for both PC and iOS, plus mobile devices. There is extensive historical data available for stocks, and for futures and options contracts. Trading of equities and direct mutual funds is free and there is a small flat fee of ₹20 for intraday futures and options trades. Advanced feature Nudge proactively warns traders of any risks associated with a trade, such as dubious stocks, illiquid instruments, and significant corporate actions. Zerodha runs a number of popular open online educational and community initiatives to empower retail traders and investors. Its founder and CEO is Nithin Kamath who started Zerodha in 2010, the name of which is a combination of ‘Zero’ and ‘rodha’, the Sanskrit word for barrier. [Logged: March 2023]
