{"id":5448,"date":"2022-06-21T17:52:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T17:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moneymade.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=5448"},"modified":"2025-05-29T18:16:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T18:16:02","slug":"tradestation-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/reviews\/tradestation-review\/","title":{"rendered":"TradeStation Review: Trade Equities Like a Professional"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>TradeStation provides the advanced tools and information you need to make trading decisions like an expert.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-210.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5453\" style=\"width:722px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-210.png 450w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-210-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-210-387x257.png 387w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-210-256x170.png 256w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To paraphrase the great Ferris Bueller, markets move pretty fast. When you\u2019re investing in stocks, options and futures, changes in diverse markets and the split second decisions that go with them can make all the difference in your portfolio. To keep track of all that information is a pretty big task, but TradeStation aims to not only provide you with more data than you ever thought was possible, but also to help you figure out how to make sense of it all and optimize your trading strategies across multiple markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this TradeStation review, we\u2019ll go through the details of the platform\u2019s impressive data analysis capabilities, how it all works, what you need to get started, and help you decide if it\u2019s the right place for you to invest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='borrow-our-cheat-sheet' class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-borrow-our-cheat-sheet\">Borrow our cheat sheet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"33\" height=\"33\" class=\"wp-image-3677\" style=\"width: 33px;\" src=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-27-at-10.30.51\u202fAM-e1748356420835-Edited.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-27-at-10.30.51\u202fAM-e1748356420835-Edited.png 33w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-27-at-10.30.51\u202fAM-e1748356420835-Edited-15x15.png 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 33px) 100vw, 33px\" \/> <strong>Fees<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" class=\"wp-image-3678\" style=\"width: 44px;\" src=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-27-at-10.31.39\u202fAM-Edited.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-27-at-10.31.39\u202fAM-Edited.png 44w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-27-at-10.31.39\u202fAM-Edited-15x15.png 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 44px) 100vw, 44px\" \/><strong> Minimum to invest<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Zero<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"38\" height=\"38\" class=\"wp-image-3679\" style=\"width: 38px;\" src=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-27-at-10.31.47\u202fAM-Edited.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-27-at-10.31.47\u202fAM-Edited.png 38w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-27-at-10.31.47\u202fAM-Edited-15x15.png 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 38px) 100vw, 38px\" \/><strong> Returns<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"31\" height=\"31\" class=\"wp-image-3680\" style=\"width: 31px;\" src=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-27-at-10.32.01\u202fAM-e1748356491960-Edited.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-27-at-10.32.01\u202fAM-e1748356491960-Edited.png 31w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-27-at-10.32.01\u202fAM-e1748356491960-Edited-15x15.png 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 31px) 100vw, 31px\" \/> <strong>Risk<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Varied<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Medium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" class=\"wp-image-3762\" style=\"width: 28px;\" src=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-27-at-12.06.55\u202fPM-Edited.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-27-at-12.06.55\u202fPM-Edited.png 28w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-27-at-12.06.55\u202fPM-Edited-15x15.png 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 28px) 100vw, 28px\" \/> <strong>Bonus offer<\/strong><br>Get up to a $5,000 cash offer!<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='pros-and-cons-of-tradestation' class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pros-and-cons-of-tradestation\">Pros and cons of TradeStation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"acf-block\">\n  <div class=\"pro-con\">\n    <div class=\"pro-con__half\">\n      <div class=\"pro-con__title\">\n                  <svg width=\"20\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M18.3 9.35008C17.9676 9.00064 17.5672 8.72282 17.1236 8.53367C16.6799 8.34451 16.2023 8.24801 15.72 8.25008H14.06V8.20008C14.2 7.71008 14.33 7.20008 14.43 6.83008C14.7413 5.73795 14.8062 4.59033 14.62 3.47008C14.5091 2.74612 14.2243 2.05984 13.79 1.47008C13.3779 0.936521 12.8015 0.553474 12.15 0.380078C11.9569 0.332798 11.7588 0.30929 11.56 0.310078H11.44C11.1748 0.326457 10.916 0.39798 10.68 0.520078C10.2294 0.785815 9.89417 1.21017 9.74 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6.00008C10.627 5.75053 10.7418 5.47688 10.81 5.19008L11.22 3.77008L11.33 3.38008L11.5 2.78008L11.56 2.55008V2.45008V2.40008C11.5571 2.37015 11.5571 2.34001 11.56 2.31008C11.7805 2.36033 11.9735 2.49262 12.1 2.68008C12.3391 3.03066 12.4963 3.43052 12.56 3.85008C12.6869 4.69246 12.6289 5.55236 12.39 6.37008C12.21 7.07008 11.67 9.01008 11.67 9.01008C11.6282 9.15765 11.6208 9.31287 11.6486 9.46373C11.6763 9.61459 11.7384 9.75705 11.83 9.88008C11.9242 10.0037 12.0435 10.1059 12.18 10.1801C12.322 10.2427 12.4749 10.2767 12.63 10.2801H15.63C15.8377 10.274 16.0444 10.3115 16.2368 10.3901C16.4292 10.4686 16.603 10.5866 16.7471 10.7363C16.8911 10.886 17.0023 11.0643 17.0734 11.2595C17.1445 11.4548 17.174 11.6627 17.16 11.8701C17.1341 12.0899 17.0906 12.3072 17.03 12.5201C17.03 12.5201 16.16 15.9101 15.74 17.5201C15.5767 18.1452 15.216 18.7008 14.7115 19.1044C14.207 19.508 13.5857 19.738 12.94 19.7601ZM2.75 10.7601C2.74717 10.6937 2.75817 10.6274 2.78229 10.5654C2.80642 10.5035 2.84315 10.4472 2.89015 10.4002C2.93716 10.3532 2.99342 10.3165 3.05536 10.2924C3.1173 10.2682 3.18358 10.2572 3.25 10.2601H5.75V18.7601C5.75283 18.8265 5.74183 18.8928 5.71771 18.9547C5.69358 19.0167 5.65685 19.0729 5.60985 19.1199C5.56284 19.1669 5.50658 19.2037 5.44464 19.2278C5.3827 19.2519 5.31642 19.2629 5.25 19.2601H3.25C3.18358 19.2629 3.1173 19.2519 3.05536 19.2278C2.99342 19.2037 2.93716 19.1669 2.89015 19.1199C2.84315 19.0729 2.80642 19.0167 2.78229 18.9547C2.75817 18.8928 2.74717 18.8265 2.75 18.7601V10.7601Z\" fill=\"#14AEA5\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n\n                  <h4>Pros<\/h4>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"pro-con__content\">\n        <div class=\"ProsCons_Pros__m4eEk\">\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to advanced research, data, and charting tools<\/li>\n<li>Zero-commission plans available<\/li>\n<li>Trade multiple equities, futures and options, and even crypto<\/li>\n<li>Platform customizable with app add-ons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"pro-con__half\">\n      <div class=\"pro-con__title\">\n                  <svg width=\"20\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M18.3 12.6499C17.9676 12.9994 17.5672 13.2772 17.1236 13.4663C16.6799 13.6555 16.2023 13.752 15.72 13.7499H14.06V13.7999C14.2 14.2899 14.33 14.7999 14.43 15.1699C14.7413 16.262 14.8062 17.4097 14.62 18.5299C14.5091 19.2539 14.2243 19.9402 13.79 20.5299C13.3779 21.0635 12.8015 21.4465 12.15 21.6199C11.9569 21.6672 11.7588 21.6907 11.56 21.6899H11.44C11.1748 21.6735 10.916 21.602 10.68 21.4799C10.2294 21.2142 9.89417 20.7898 9.74 20.2899V20.1999V20.0899L9.62 19.9999V19.8299L9.43 19.1799L9.33 18.8399L8.93 17.4199C8.90665 17.3343 8.87655 17.2507 8.84 17.1699C8.39 16.4699 7.91 15.7599 7.43 15.0399L6.56 13.7499H3.25C2.58696 13.7499 1.95107 13.4865 1.48223 13.0177C1.01339 12.5488 0.75 11.913 0.75 11.2499V3.24992C0.75 2.58688 1.01339 1.951 1.48223 1.48215C1.95107 1.01331 2.58696 0.749922 3.25 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2.77221C2.99342 2.79634 2.93716 2.83307 2.89015 2.88008C2.84315 2.92708 2.80642 2.98334 2.78229 3.04528C2.75817 3.10723 2.74717 3.17351 2.75 3.23992V11.2399Z\" fill=\"#ED2348\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n\n                 <h4>Cons<\/h4>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"pro-con__content\">\n        <div class=\"ProsCons_Cons___wyv4\">\n<div class=\"ProsCons_Cons___wyv4\">\n<div class=\"ProsCons_Cons___wyv4\">\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Higher fees\/higher minimum for desktop trading<\/li>\n<li>Potentially overwhelming for beginning traders<\/li>\n<li>Must meet minimum balance and\/or activity requirements to avoid hefty service fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- wp:columns --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<p><!-- wp:column {\"width\":\"25%\"} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:column --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id='what-is-tradestation' class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whatIs\">What is TradeStation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TradeStation is a full service trading platform that allows you to trade stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds,&nbsp;futures, options, and even crypto\u2014all in one place. The company has been around for over three decades, and has a long history of being at the forefront of charting technology. The platform stresses the importance of \u201canalytics over intuition\u201d and provides many years worth of historical data for various equities markets in order to help their users refine and optimize their trading strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"693\" src=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-211-1024x693.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-211-1024x693.png 1024w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-211-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-211-768x520.png 768w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-211-380x257.png 380w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-211-251x170.png 251w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-211.png 1098w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-tradestation-work\"><strong>How does TradeStation work?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are multiple ways you can make TradeStation work for you. Their flagship offering is a desktop version that offers numerous options for customization and personalization of charting and testing strategies. Alternatively, you can access TradeStation through the web, which provides the core functionalities of the desktop app but a slightly streamlined user experience that might be better suited to newer investors. And third, there is a mobile app that allows you to access some of the charting and analysis functions of the desktop version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In all cases, TradeStation provides a single place for investors to learn about and trade in multiple equity markets, futures and options (and don\u2019t forget crypto!), with zero commission fees in certain cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who can invest with TradeStation?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone over the age of 18 can invest with TradeStation, no need to be accredited. In order to access the commission free TS Select or TS Go plan, you must be a US resident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='where-tradestation-gets-it-right' class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whereGetsItRight\">Where TradeStation gets it right<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top-notch data and analytics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The driving philosophy behind TradeStation\u2019s entire platform is centered around the importance of facts and data. They firmly believe in an analytical approach to trading, and with that in mind, provide users with a plethora of ways to access and parse decades worth of historical market data. Investors that view trading as a scientific, rather than intuitive, endeavor will be thrilled to have access to all the tools needed to make informed and calculated decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pay nothing in commission fees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two plans, TS Go and TS Select, that charge zero commission fees for all stocks and ETFs. TS Go requires no minimum investment but has additional surcharges for trading through the desktop application, while TS Select has a $2000 minimum but has no surcharges for trading on desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trade everything<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than having to access multiple platforms or brokerages to trade in stocks, crypto, etc, you can just use TradeStation and do it all from one single place. With their platform, you can trade in all of the following: stocks, ETFs, futures, options, futures options, mutual funds, bonds, and crypto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make your user experience your own<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to having excellent built-in data analysis and charting capabilities, TradeStation also offers its users the ability to completely customize their experience of the platform. There are hundreds of add ons available through the TradeStation TradingApp Store (some free, some not) that will allow you to fully optimize the platform for you and your specific trading needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='where-tradestation-could-do-better' class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whereCouldDoBetter\">Where TradeStation could do better<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Desktop trading comes with a slight catch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the desktop platform, with all its functionality, does have a couple requirements. You must do one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Qualify for the TS Select plan, which comes with a $2000 minimum investment<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pay a $10 surcharge for each equities or options trade you make through the TS Go plan<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Possibly better fit for advanced traders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the amazing charting and analysis available can be a huge perk to using the TradeStation platform, but could also potentially be overwhelming for less experienced investors, who might prefer a more streamlined interface to get started trading with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High service fees possible<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TradeStation has a number of service fees, although some of these are either small or can be largely avoided by most users. In order to avoid paying the main account service fee, users must either maintain the $2000 minimum required for the TS Select plan or place at least five trades in every 12 month period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='can-you-really-make-money-on-tradestation' class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"canYouReallyMakeMoneyOn\">Can you really make money on TradeStation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your potential returns will depend on the type of assets you invest in. Since TradeStation offers a wide variety of trading options, your returns will differ based on your unique portfolio and the various market conditions affecting those assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it\u2019s possible to look at the performance of the assets available on TradeStation to get a frame of reference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some examples of various cryptocurrencies\u2019 performances from January to December 2021: Bitcoin is up over 64%, Ethereum is up over 420%, and Doge is up a whopping 3300%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the world of stocks, the S&amp;P 500 has delivered an average annualized 5-year return ending April 2021 of just over 15%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If we look at commodities futures, oil is up 46.5% year to date, ethanol is up 54.92%, and gold is down 6.62%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"693\" src=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-212-1024x693.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-212-1024x693.png 1024w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-212-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-212-768x520.png 768w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-212-380x257.png 380w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-212-251x170.png 251w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-212.png 1098w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-i-make-money-with-tradestation\"><strong>How do I make money with TradeStation?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Returns with TradeStation are fairly easy to understand: when the price of the assets you own, whether those are stocks or ETFs or crypto (or the price of the underlying assets in the case of options) increase, your holdings increase in value. You can then sell out of those assets at any time, for a profit, with immediate liquidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do I cash out with TradeStation?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon the sale of your assets, the profits are deposited into your account within a day of the transaction. There is a $125 service fee for outgoing transfers, so be sure to be aware of that when considering whether to move money from your brokerage account to another account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TradeStation vs traditional investing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the investment options on TradeStation qualify as traditional stock market investing. The stock market has returned around 10% on average over the past three decades, but your returns will vary based on the stocks, ETFs, options, etc. you choose. As with all investing, it&#8217;s important to do your own research and understand the market before investing so you can pick wisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cryptocurrencies, on the other hand, are a bit of a wild card still. Recent data suggests that Bitcoin may move in sync with the stock market, but it\u2019s still a highly volatile asset. Some of the smaller market cap coins can have truly dizzying highs and lows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-213-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-213-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-213-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-213-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-213-386x257.png 386w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-213-255x170.png 255w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-213.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='what-other-people-are-saying-about-tradestation' class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-other-people-are-saying-about-tradestation\">What other people are saying about TradeStation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TradeStation users really appreciate the functionality of the platform. They like having access to all the data it provides, and the ability to test, optimize, and automate their trading strategies. People have also commented that they really like the flexibility of being able to access their account from desktop, mobile, or web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"605\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-214.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-214.png 605w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-214-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-214-405x257.png 405w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-214-268x170.png 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, the technical support seems to be lacking, with some users complaining of outages in trading ability and then difficulty getting help fixing the issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"611\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-215.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-215.png 611w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-215-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-215-431x241.png 431w, https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-215-286x160.png 286w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='are-there-other-apps-like-tradestation' class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-are-there-other-apps-like-tradestation\">Are there other apps like TradeStation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few other apps that have comparable features to TradeStation. You can browse our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/discover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">platforms<\/a>&nbsp;to find other options, but here\u2019s how the most similar apps compare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/discover\/interactive-brokers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interactive Brokers<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/discover\/td-ameritrade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TD Ameritrade<\/a>&nbsp;offer access to a range of equities markets, as well as educational resources, just like TradeStation. Interactive Brokers offers access to themed portfolios as well, for the investor that wants a semi-passive approach to investing, while TD Ameritrade has a fully passive option with professionally managed portfolios. For the quick version, check out the table below, and to compare more in depth, visit the platform profiles on MoneyMade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='our-hot-take-on-tradestation' class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ourHotTakeOn\">Our hot take on TradeStation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TradeStation could be just what you\u2019re looking for if you\u2019re an investor who focuses on the data and wants access to the tools you need to help you analyse market trends and develop trading strategies. The platform is known in the industry for being a leader in charting and analysis, and really leans into the scientific approach to trading. It also allows you to trade in a number of equities markets and more all from one platform, and that streamlining could be extremely valuable to the investor with limited time, who doesn\u2019t want to have to jump from platform to platform to keep track of their investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, there are a number of potential service fees and\/or requirements to avoid those fees, which could put off some people, and the advanced user interface could be a little much for investors just starting out. In either case, there are other options out there that might be a better fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"howDoISignUpFor\">I\u2019m in! How do I sign up for TradeStation?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp;Log in to or create a MoneyMade account<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit our TradeStation platform page and log in to your MoneyMade account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.&nbsp;Visit TradeStation\u2019s website and create your account<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Click \u201copen account\u201d and then \u201ccreate account\u201d, at which point you\u2019ll be asked to provide your name, phone number, email address and country of residence, and create a username and password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.&nbsp;Get more detailed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need to enter your address, date of birth, and SSN or tax ID number, as well as details about your income, net worth, and trading experience in each asset class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.&nbsp;Fund your account<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve created your account, you can fund it either through ACH, wire transfer, or a check deposit. Depending on your funding method of choice, it may take a day or several for the funds to actually hit your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.&nbsp;Start trading<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your account is fully funded, you\u2019re ready to start trading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n  <div id=\"accordion\" class=\"accordion-wrap accordion-wrap--inline-content\">\n    <div class=\"outer-container\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__main-title\">FAQs<\/h3>\n                           \n          <div class=\"accordion-tab \">\n                          <h4 class=\"accordion-title\">Is TradeStation good for beginners?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M12 8L6 14L7.41 15.41L12 10.83L16.59 15.41L18 14L12 8Z\" fill=\"#0A0028\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/h4>\n                          <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-content-text\">\n                  <p>TradeStation offers lots of resources to help beginners learn about the basics of various markets and how to trade in them directly through their platform. Additionally, they have an affiliate site, YouCanTrade, that has extensive educational resources available including both live and static courses, access to coaches, and webinars.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n                 \n          <div class=\"accordion-tab \">\n                          <h4 class=\"accordion-title\">Can TradeStation be trusted?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M12 8L6 14L7.41 15.41L12 10.83L16.59 15.41L18 14L12 8Z\" fill=\"#0A0028\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/h4>\n                          <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-content-text\">\n                  <div class=\"FaqBlock_QuestionBox__hZ2rP FaqBlock_Active___0Cdm\">\n<div class=\"FaqBlock_QuestionBox__hZ2rP FaqBlock_Active___0Cdm\">\n<div class=\"FaqBlock_QuestionBox__hZ2rP FaqBlock_Active___0Cdm\">\n<p class=\"mu-p1 FontGenerator-module_Font__-qoUg FontGenerator-module_Light__sW-hU \">TradeStation equities accounts are protected by SIPC insurance, which insures accounts up to $500,000, including $250,000 for cash.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n                 \n          <div class=\"accordion-tab \">\n                          <h4 class=\"accordion-title\">Does TradeStation have crypto?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M12 8L6 14L7.41 15.41L12 10.83L16.59 15.41L18 14L12 8Z\" fill=\"#0A0028\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/h4>\n                          <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-content-text\">\n                  <div class=\"FaqBlock_QuestionBox__hZ2rP FaqBlock_Active___0Cdm\">\n<div class=\"FaqBlock_QuestionBox__hZ2rP FaqBlock_Active___0Cdm\">\n<div class=\"FaqBlock_QuestionBox__hZ2rP FaqBlock_Active___0Cdm\">\n<p class=\"mu-p1 FontGenerator-module_Font__-qoUg FontGenerator-module_Light__sW-hU \">Yes. 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Their flagship offering is a desktop version that offers numerous options for customization and personalization of charting and testing strategies. Alternatively, you can access TradeStation through the web, which provides the core functionalities of the desktop app but a slightly streamlined user experience that might be better suited to newer investors. And third, there is a mobile app that allows you to access some of the charting and analysis functions of the desktop version.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>There are multiple ways you can make TradeStation work for you. Their flagship offering is a desktop version that offers numerous options for customization and personalization of charting and testing strategies. Alternatively, you can access TradeStation through the web, which provides the core functionalities of the desktop app but a slightly streamlined user experience that might be better suited to newer investors. And third, there is a mobile app that allows you to access some of the charting and analysis functions of the desktop version.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>In all cases, TradeStation provides a single place for investors to learn about and trade in multiple equity markets, futures and options (and don\u2019t forget crypto!), with zero commission fees in certain cases.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>In all cases, TradeStation provides a single place for investors to learn about and trade in multiple equity markets, futures and options (and don\u2019t forget crypto!), with zero commission fees in certain cases.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":{"level":3},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who can invest with TradeStation?<\/strong><\/h3>\n","innerContent":["\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who can invest with TradeStation?<\/strong><\/h3>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>Anyone over the age of 18 can invest with TradeStation, no need to be accredited. 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They like having access to all the data it provides, and the ability to test, optimize, and automate their trading strategies. People have also commented that they really like the flexibility of being able to access their account from desktop, mobile, or web.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>TradeStation users really appreciate the functionality of the platform. They like having access to all the data it provides, and the ability to test, optimize, and automate their trading strategies. 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You can browse our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/discover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">platforms<\/a>&nbsp;to find other options, but here\u2019s how the most similar apps compare.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>There are a few other apps that have comparable features to TradeStation. You can browse our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/discover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">platforms<\/a>&nbsp;to find other options, but here\u2019s how the most similar apps compare.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>Both&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/discover\/interactive-brokers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interactive Brokers<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/discover\/td-ameritrade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TD Ameritrade<\/a>&nbsp;offer access to a range of equities markets, as well as educational resources, just like TradeStation. Interactive Brokers offers access to themed portfolios as well, for the investor that wants a semi-passive approach to investing, while TD Ameritrade has a fully passive option with professionally managed portfolios. For the quick version, check out the table below, and to compare more in depth, visit the platform profiles on MoneyMade.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Both&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/discover\/interactive-brokers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interactive Brokers<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/discover\/td-ameritrade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TD Ameritrade<\/a>&nbsp;offer access to a range of equities markets, as well as educational resources, just like TradeStation. Interactive Brokers offers access to themed portfolios as well, for the investor that wants a semi-passive approach to investing, while TD Ameritrade has a fully passive option with professionally managed portfolios. For the quick version, check out the table below, and to compare more in depth, visit the platform profiles on MoneyMade.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ourHotTakeOn\">Our hot take on TradeStation<\/h2>\n","innerContent":["\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ourHotTakeOn\">Our hot take on TradeStation<\/h2>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>TradeStation could be just what you\u2019re looking for if you\u2019re an investor who focuses on the data and wants access to the tools you need to help you analyse market trends and develop trading strategies. The platform is known in the industry for being a leader in charting and analysis, and really leans into the scientific approach to trading. It also allows you to trade in a number of equities markets and more all from one platform, and that streamlining could be extremely valuable to the investor with limited time, who doesn\u2019t want to have to jump from platform to platform to keep track of their investments.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>TradeStation could be just what you\u2019re looking for if you\u2019re an investor who focuses on the data and wants access to the tools you need to help you analyse market trends and develop trading strategies. The platform is known in the industry for being a leader in charting and analysis, and really leans into the scientific approach to trading. It also allows you to trade in a number of equities markets and more all from one platform, and that streamlining could be extremely valuable to the investor with limited time, who doesn\u2019t want to have to jump from platform to platform to keep track of their investments.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>On the other hand, there are a number of potential service fees and\/or requirements to avoid those fees, which could put off some people, and the advanced user interface could be a little much for investors just starting out. In either case, there are other options out there that might be a better fit.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>On the other hand, there are a number of potential service fees and\/or requirements to avoid those fees, which could put off some people, and the advanced user interface could be a little much for investors just starting out. In either case, there are other options out there that might be a better fit.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":{"level":3},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"howDoISignUpFor\">I\u2019m in! How do I sign up for TradeStation?<\/h3>\n","innerContent":["\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"howDoISignUpFor\">I\u2019m in! 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