| Interactive Brokers | Ally Invest | TradeStation | E*TRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  |  |  |
| Commission: Stocks & ETFs – $0.0005 – $0.0035 per share. See site for details. | Commission: $4.95 per stock trade – other fees may apply $3.95 trades for Active Traders | Commission: Options Trades:$5/Trade + $0.50 Per Contract for Options Stocks Trades: $5/Trade | Commission: $6.95 trades;$4.95 trades for Active Traders |
| Minimum: Equity deposit in cash or stock of $10,000 (or USD equivalent) or $5,000 for IRA Account (or USD equivalent). | Minimum: No Account Opening Minimum. | Minimum: Stocks:$500 ($2,000 for a Margin Account) | Minimum: $500 Cash account minimum. |
| Features: | Features: | Features: | Features: |