Comparison Ally Invest vs TradeStation

The InvestorGreg.net broker comparisons assess over a dozen different brokers, finding the best online trading brokers. This comparison page compares Ally Invest vs TradeStation. Is Ally Invest or TradeStation a better online broker?

First of all, we’ll compare the commission fees of the two brokers. Ally Invest has a commission fee of $4.95, and TradeStation has a commission fee of 4. Let’s analyze the commission fees on trading options. Ally Invest has a commission fee of $4.95 + $0.65 per contract, TradeStation has a commission fee of 5. You can read more detailed information on commission fees in the online broker reviews.

It is important for investors to know what types of online trading broker supports and what tools they can use for trading. Let’s compare them. Stocks Trading, Penny Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, Forex Trading, Futures Trading, Robo Advisor are provided to customers by Ally Invest and Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, Futures Trading, Crypto Trading are provided by TradeStation. As for platforms, Ally Invest offers Web Platform, Android App, iOS App, while TradeStation offers Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, Android App, iOS App.

Finally, by comparing the two online brokers, we want to pay attention to the year and country of establishing, the regulatory authorities and the possibility of withdrawing funds. Ally Invest was founded in 2005 in United States, and it is regulated by CFTC, NFA. And TradeStation was founded in 1982 in United States, and it is regulated by SEC, FINRA. Withdrawal of funds from Ally Invest can be done using Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard with a withdrawal fee of $0. And TradeStation provides the ability to withdraw funds using Bank Wire with a withdrawal fee of $35 for US domestic withdrawals. The withdrawal time for Ally Invest is 3-5 days, and that one for TradeStation is 3-5 business days.

As a result, the rating of Ally Invest is 3.7 stars versus that of TradeStation of 3.8 stars.

Overall Rating

 
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
 
Ally Invest
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
TradeStation
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education

Fees

Fees
Stock
ETFs
Options
Mutual Funds
Bonds
Forex Spreads
Futures
Ally Invest
Stock
$4.95
ETFs
$4.95
Options
$4.95 + $0.65 per contract
Mutual Funds
$9.95
Bonds
$1 per bond
Forex Spreads
0
Futures
N/A
TradeStation
Stock
$0.00
ETFs
$0.00
Options
$0.60 per contract
Mutual Funds
$14.95 per trade
Bonds
$14.95 per trade
Forex Spreads
N/A
Futures
$1.50 per contract

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
Ally Invest
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
TradeStation
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor

Platforms

Platforms
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
Ally Invest
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
TradeStation
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
Ally Invest
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
TradeStation
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
Ally Invest
Android App
iOS App
TradeStation
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Ally Invest
Minimum deposit
$0
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
TradeStation
Minimum deposit
$500
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
Ally Invest
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
3-5 days
Withdrawal Fee
$0
TradeStation
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
3-5 business days
Withdrawal Fee
$35 for US domestic withdrawals

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
Ally Invest
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
2005
Regulated By
CFTC, NFA
TradeStation
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
1982
Regulated By
SEC, FINRA

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
Ally Invest
Phone
1-855-880-2559
Email
support@ally.invest.com
Live Chat
Yes
TradeStation
Phone
Yes
Email
Yes
Live Chat
Yes

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