Broker comparison

StoneX vs.
tastytrade

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Platforms, products and fees side by side.

Updated: October 2026

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Summary

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tastytrade has a higher rating of 4.5/5 compared to StoneX (4.3/5). StoneX offers 7 instrument types, while tastytrade offers 4. The minimum deposit is lower at tastytrade with 0 $. Oversight: StoneX: FCA/NFA/CFTC; tastytrade: SEC-registered, member FINRA, SIPC, NFA (no EU supervisor). StoneX: Yes, futures options and Forex options. tastytrade: Yes, listed options: US.

Institutional multi-asset broker with 100 years of experience

Options broker built by traders for traders with innovative platform

At a glance

The key differences

Criterion
PlatformsStoneX Pro, MT4, CQG, TradingViewtastytrade Desktop, tastytrade Web, tastytrade App
Product typesForex, Futures, Options, Commodities, Fixed Income, Equities, MetalsStocks, Options, Futures, Crypto
Options tradingYes, futures options and Forex optionsYes, listed options: US
Fee modelForex from 0.0 pips + commission, futures from $0.85 per contract, options from $0.65 per contractUS: Stock/ETF options: USD 1 per contract to open, capped at USD 10 per leg; USD 0 closing commission. Broad-based index options: USD 1 to open without a cap, USD 0 to close. Both incur USD 0.10 clearing per contract plus applicable exchange/regulatory fees on opening and closing; exercise/assignment USD 5
Minimum deposit500 $0 $
RegulationFCA/NFA/CFTCSEC-registered, member FINRA, SIPC, NFA (no EU supervisor)
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Platforms

StoneX

StoneX Pro, MT4, CQG, TradingView

tastytrade

tastytrade Desktop, tastytrade Web, tastytrade App

Product types

StoneX

Forex, Futures, Options, Commodities, Fixed Income, Equities, Metals

tastytrade

Stocks, Options, Futures, Crypto

Options trading

StoneX

Yes, futures options and Forex options

tastytrade

Yes, listed options: US

Fee model

StoneX

Forex from 0.0 pips + commission, futures from $0.85 per contract, options from $0.65 per contract

tastytrade

US: Stock/ETF options: USD 1 per contract to open, capped at USD 10 per leg; USD 0 closing commission. Broad-based index options: USD 1 to open without a cap, USD 0 to close. Both incur USD 0.10 clearing per contract plus applicable exchange/regulatory fees on opening and closing; exercise/assignment USD 5

Minimum deposit

StoneX

500 $

tastytrade

0 $

Regulation

StoneX

FCA/NFA/CFTC

tastytrade

SEC-registered, member FINRA, SIPC, NFA (no EU supervisor)

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StoneX

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tastytrade

Details

Product access and costs depend on market, account and permissions.

Detailed comparison

Comparing fees

Compare total costs, not just the order fee.

Forex from 0.0 pips + commission, futures from $0.85 per contract, options from $0.65 per contract

Published fee
Forex from 0.0 pips + commission, futures from $0.85 per contract, options from $0.65 per contract
Minimum deposit
500 $
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Terms by market

US
Stock/ETF options: USD 1 per contract to open, capped at USD 10 per leg; USD 0 closing commission. Broad-based index options: USD 1 to open without a cap, USD 0 to close. Both incur USD 0.10 clearing per contract plus applicable exchange/regulatory fees on opening and closing; exercise/assignment USD 5
Minimum deposit
0 $
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The relevant costs depend on market, currency, order size and trading style.

Execution quality

Order type, venue and liquidity affect execution.

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Check the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.

Provider information

Product range

ForexFuturesOptionsCommoditiesFixed IncomeEquitiesMetals
StocksOptionsFuturesCrypto

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Trading platforms

StoneX Pro · MT4 · CQG · TradingView

StoneX offers StoneX Pro, MT4, CQG, and TradingView as trading platforms. StoneX Pro is the proprietary professional platform with institutional liquidity and advanced order types. CQG provides professional futures charting and market depth. MT4 is available for forex trading, TradingView for chart-based trading.

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tastytrade Desktop · tastytrade Web · tastytrade App

tastytrade offers its own innovative trading platform as desktop, web, and app versions, specifically designed for options trading. The platform provides unique visualizations for options chains, probability-of-profit calculations, the Follow feed for copying other traders, and advanced strategy builders. All versions integrate tastylive content directly into the trading interface for real-time education.

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Regulation & security

FCA/NFA/CFTC

Regulatory information

tastytrade, Inc. (USA); Deutschland ist als Wohnsitzland zugelassen

SEC-registered, member FINRA, SIPC, NFA (no EU supervisor)

Regulatory information

Regulation does not prevent market losses. The relevant authority depends on the contracting entity.

Your investor profile

Who might it suit?

Institutional multi-asset broker with 100 years of experience

  • Publicly traded company (NASDAQ: SNEX) with 100 years of history
  • FCA, NFA and CFTC-regulated for highest security
  • Real futures options and Forex options
  • Minimum deposit of $500 higher than neobrokers
  • Platform more suitable for professional traders

Options broker built by traders for traders with innovative platform

  • Specialized in options trading
  • Opening commission capped for stock/ETF options
  • Innovative trading platform
  • Focused on US markets only
  • Not ideal for buy-and-hold investors

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Your questions

Frequently asked questions

How do fees differ between StoneX and tastytrade?
StoneX: Forex from 0.0 pips + commission, futures from $0.85 per contract, options from $0.65 per contract. tastytrade: US: Stock/ETF options: USD 1 per contract to open, capped at USD 10 per leg; USD 0 closing commission. Broad-based index options: USD 1 to open without a cap, USD 0 to close. Both incur USD 0.10 clearing per contract plus applicable exchange/regulatory fees on opening and closing; exercise/assignment USD 5. Compare total costs for the specific market, product, currency and order size in the current fee schedule.
Which broker offers more products: StoneX or tastytrade?
StoneX offers Forex, Futures, Options, Commodities, Fixed Income, Equities, Metals. tastytrade offers Stocks, Options, Futures, Crypto.
How are StoneX and tastytrade regulated?
The broker profiles list FCA/NFA/CFTC for StoneX and SEC-registered, member FINRA, SIPC, NFA (no EU supervisor) for tastytrade. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is StoneX or tastytrade better for beginners?
StoneX lists a 500 $ minimum deposit and offers StoneX Pro, MT4, CQG, TradingView. tastytrade lists 0 $ and offers tastytrade Desktop, tastytrade Web, tastytrade App. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
StoneX vs tastytrade: Which broker is better overall?
The choice between StoneX (4.3/5, 700 reviews) and tastytrade (4.5/5, 1400 reviews) depends on your needs. StoneX: Institutional multi-asset broker with 100 years of experience. tastytrade: Options broker built by traders for traders with innovative platform.

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