Accounts & headline costs
Sections ↑TradeStation combines volume-tiered brokerage pricing with several platform generations: TITAN X, HUB and mobile for the newer unified experience, the established Desktop platform for EasyLanguage automation, and FuturesPlus for futures options. It has also opened an MCP connection that can expose approved account functions to paid third-party AI tools. The result is a broker where activity tier, platform and integration route all affect the practical service.[1][3][4][6][8]
TradeStation essentials
| Measure | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. stocks and ETFs | US$0 commission | Direct routing, clearing and sub-dollar/OTC charges can still apply.Source 1 |
| Options tiers | US$0–US$0.80 per contract per side | Rate depends on monthly options volume and single- versus multi-leg order type.Source 1 |
| Regular futures tiers | US$0.50–US$1.75 per contract per side | Clearing and exchange charges can be additional.Source 1 |
| Current flagship desktop | TITAN X | Available through HUB on Windows and Mac.Source 4Source 5 |
| AI connector threshold | US$10,000 eligible account balance | Also requires a paid Claude Pro or ChatGPT Plus subscription.Source 6 |
Standard commission tiers
| Asset class | Lowest published tier | 0–500 / lowest-volume tier |
|---|---|---|
| Single-leg options | US$0 above 10,000 contracts | US$0.80 per contract per sideSource 1 |
| Multi-leg options | US$0 above 10,000 contracts | US$0.40 per contract per sideSource 1 |
| Regular futures | US$0.50 above 10,000 contracts | US$1.75 per contract per sideSource 1 |
| Micro futures | US$0.25 above 10,000 contracts | US$0.50 per contract per sideSource 1 |
| Stocks and ETFs | US$0 commission | Routing and clearing tiers remain relevant for specialised routesSource 1 |
Products & platforms
Sections ↑Platform roles
| Platform | Published capability | Boundary |
|---|---|---|
| TITAN X | Modern multi-asset interface on Windows and Mac | Focus of the new active-trader experience; features continue to expandSource 4Source 5 |
| HUB / HUB Trading | Central account and browser environment | Entry point for funding, platforms and account tasksSource 3Source 4 |
| TradeStation Mobile | Mobile monitoring and execution | Works with the same account but a different screen and tool setSource 3Source 4 |
| TradeStation Desktop | EasyLanguage automation, back-testing and advanced analysis | Remains the route for established automation workflowsSource 4Source 2 |
| FuturesPlus | Futures-options platform | Carries a separate US$1.75 contract-side charge under the standard scheduleSource 1 |
TITAN X and MCP functions
| Capability | Published condition | Practical meaning |
|---|---|---|
| TITAN X charts | 11 chart types at launch | Includes Equivolume and Heikin-Ashi alongside configurable layoutsSource 5 |
| Multi-monitor layouts | Supported on Windows and Mac | Workspace state is part of the active-trader workflowSource 4Source 5 |
| MCP account link | Eligible balance of at least US$10,000 | The broker supplies the account connection, not the paid AI subscriptionSource 6 |
| Supported AI route | Claude Pro or ChatGPT Plus initially | Additional AI platforms described as in developmentSource 6Source 7 |
| Order action | Explicit confirmation before placement | Existing trading permissions and risk controls still applySource 6 |
TradeStation’s MCP feature is unusual because it puts a permissioned brokerage connection behind natural language. The important control is not that a model can discuss an account; it is that an order still requires confirmation and stays inside existing permissions. The external AI subscription, market-data cost and brokerage account remain separate purchases.[6][7]
Fees & holding costs
Sections ↑Charges beyond the headline commission
| Charge | Published amount | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Options clearing | US$0.025 per contract | Separate from the option commission tierSource 1Source 2 |
| Index-option fee | US$0.60–US$1.00 per contract per side | Varies with the option tierSource 1 |
| Futures clearing | US$0 or US$0.10 per contract per side | Depends on volume tier; exchange fees additionalSource 1 |
| Inactivity | US$10 monthly | Waived when the account meets minimum activity conditionsSource 1Source 2 |
| Outgoing account transfer | US$125 | Account-service fee, separate from trading commissionSource 2 |
| IRA administration | US$35 annually | TradeStation IRA securities account scheduleSource 2 |
The pricing ladder rewards concentrated activity inside one asset class. A trader doing 1,200 futures contracts and 100 options contracts occupies different tiers simultaneously. Treating the customer as simply “high volume” would misstate one of those rates.[1]
Operational fees and thresholds
| Operation | Published rule | Consequence |
|---|---|---|
| Active brokerage software | Base platform included | Certain legacy commission plans can carry activity-service thresholdsSource 2 |
| Non-brokerage platform licence | US$99.99 monthly / US$199.99 professional | Analysis software without an active brokerage relationshipSource 2 |
| Wire out | US$25 domestic / US$35 international | Account-service charge rather than market commissionSource 2 |
| Margin/risk liquidation | US$75 | Operational charge when the broker liquidates under the stated scheduleSource 2 |
| Futures physical delivery | US$150 per contract plus costs | Specialised outcome that can dwarf the headline commissionSource 2 |
Deposits, withdrawals & transfers
Sections ↑TradeStation’s current contact page states that check withdrawals are suspended indefinitely. Smart Transfer (ACH) and wire transfers remain the published routes for sending or receiving cash. This restriction concerns cash withdrawals; it should not be confused with an outbound account transfer or a sale order. The published wire-out and account-transfer charges above remain distinct events.[11]
Protection & regulation
Sections ↑The brokerage company is TradeStation Securities, Inc. Platform software and technology can be supplied through affiliates, so an advanced interface or AI connector should not be mistaken for a separate regulated account or a guarantee that every tool can execute every product.[10][2][7]
Company and product boundaries
| Company / route | Published role | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| TradeStation Securities, Inc. | Self-clearing broker-dealer | FINRA firm 39473; securities and brokerage relationshipSource 10Source 9 |
| TradeStation Technologies, Inc. | Platform and software affiliate | Provides analysis technology; not a second broker-dealer accountSource 2Source 7 |
| Futures business | Futures and futures-options access | Exchange, clearing, margin and delivery rules differ from securitiesSource 1Source 9 |
| MCP connection | Permissioned API layer to third-party AI | Requires separate AI provider relationship and client confirmationSource 6Source 7 |
TradeStation Securities’ SIPC membership applies to the securities and related cash in equities and equity-options accounts, up to US$500,000 including a US$250,000 cash sublimit. It does not extend that securities protection to the futures account. These limits address qualifying missing customer property after broker failure, not trading losses.[12]
Opening an account & support
Sections ↑The official account-access page lists Client Services and Technical Support on (800) 822-0512 or +1 (954) 652-7900, Monday–Friday, 8am–8pm Eastern. Its separate institutional sales desk is not the general retail account-service route.[13]
Company background & evidence
Sections ↑On 17 March 2026, OFAC announced a US$1,110,661 settlement with TradeStation Securities over 481 apparent sanctions violations involving services provided to persons in Iran, Syria and Crimea during June 2021–June 2022. OFAC described the conduct as non-egregious and voluntarily self-disclosed. This is a dated enforcement event, not evidence that every current account is restricted.[14]
- Headquarters
- Plantation, Florida, United States
- Founded
- 1982 (company history; brokerage and technology entities are separate)
Legal entities & licences
These are source-dated records, not a blanket assessment of the broker. Read each issuer, identifier, status and scope together.
TradeStation Securities, Inc.
| Issuer & identifier | Recorded status | Date & scope |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Industry Regulatory Authority39473 | Registered | Checked 9 Oct 2026FINRA BrokerCheck record for the broker-dealer.Source 10 |
TradeStation Technologies, Inc.
No separate licence entry is recorded in this panel.
Additional Information
Sections ↑Sources & further reading
- TradeStation commissions and tiered pricing TradeStation · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- TradeStation service fees TradeStation · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- TradeStation platform and tools overview TradeStation · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- TITAN X platform TradeStation · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- TITAN X launch and feature detail TradeStation · 6 Jan 2026 · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- TradeStation MCP eligibility and controls TradeStation · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- TradeStation MCP connection launch TradeStation · 13 Jan 2026 · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- TradeStation account types TradeStation · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Safety of customer funds and account relationships TradeStation · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- TradeStation Securities, Inc. — firm summary 39473 FINRA BrokerCheck · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Current withdrawal-route notice TradeStation · Accessed 15 Oct 2026
- TradeStation securities SIPC coverage and futures distinction TradeStation · Accessed 15 Oct 2026
- Official account-access support numbers and hours TradeStation · Accessed 15 Oct 2026
- OFAC settlement with TradeStation Securities, 17 March 2026 U.S. Department of the Treasury · Accessed 15 Oct 2026
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