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Professional day traders High-frequency scalpers Direct market access
87
AI Score out of 99

Score Breakdown

Execution Speed
94
20%
Cost Efficiency
89
20%
Reliability
99
15%
Platform & Tools
84
15%
Day Trader Fit
70
20%
Trust & Support
86
10%

Platform Snapshot

Stocks Commission
$0.0045/share (min $1)
Options Commission
$0.60/contract
Futures Commission
N/A
Minimum Account
$25,000
Margin Rate ($10K)
7.50%
Margin Rate ($100K)
6.50%
PDT Handling
$25K minimum account requirement
Short Locate
Excellent — dedicated locate desk
Mobile Rating
3.8 / 5.0
SIPC Coverage
Yes ✓

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Ultra-low latency execution
Direct market access
Per-share pricing for volume

Weaknesses

High minimum account balance
No futures trading
Basic mobile app
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