Two brokers clash on regulation, pricing, and platform breadth. One leans into ECN pricing and MT4/MT5 across multiple platforms; the other emphasizes options-focused trading and stronger regulation.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose if…
Choose AMarkets if you want MT4/MT5 access. You also get 24/5 live chat support.
Choose if…
Choose tastytrade if you want a dedicated options platform. You benefit from strong regulation and a ready-made options toolset.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
| Editorial score | 3.8/ 5 | 4.3/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 3.4 / 5 | 4.5 / 5▲ |
Pros
MT4, MT5, and cTrader all available
Competitive $6 round-turn ECN commission
Mature PAMM platform with full performance transparency
No inactivity fee
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Raw spread account available
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | AMarkets | tastytrade |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Fail | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Fail | Fail |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS) | Fail | Pass |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Pass | Fail |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Pass | Pass |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| MT4/MT5 available | Pass | Fail |
| Proprietary platform | Fail | Pass |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Fail | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Fail |
tastytrade rates 4.3/5 versus 3.8/5 for AMarkets. tastytrade edges ahead on our composite score, though both brokers meet a reasonable standard for most traders.
AMarkets starts from 0 pips. Current spread data is not available for tastytrade. Check both brokers' websites for up-to-date pricing.
tastytrade has no minimum deposit, while AMarkets requires at least $100. This makes tastytrade more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
tastytrade holds top-tier regulation (CFTC, NFA), providing stronger investor protections. AMarkets may be regulated but does not hold top-tier status in our data. Verify regulatory status on each regulator's public register before depositing funds.
For beginners, tastytrade has no minimum deposit, removing the capital barrier entirely. Both brokers otherwise share similar beginner-facing criteria in our data. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each brokers's site.
AMarkets lists maximum leverage of 3000:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
tastytrade charges $1 per lot, lower than AMarkets's $6 per lot. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day.
AMarkets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while tastytrade supports Proprietary Web/Mobile. AMarkets has exclusive access to cTrader and MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. tastytrade has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
AMarkets offers spreads from 0.00 pips.
tastytrade wins for safety and regulation with NFA and CFTC oversight and segregated client funds.
tastytrade suits active derivatives traders with a purpose-built options platform and broad instrument coverage.
AMarkets is better suited for scalpers: raw/ECN spreads available.
AMarkets offers MT4/MT5 and cTrader, giving broader platform choice.
tastytrade is best for beginners due to a $0 min deposit and no deposit fees.
tastytrade wins instrument variety with around 10,000 tradable instruments.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.0 / 5 | 4.8 / 5▲ |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.1 / 5 | 4.7 / 5▲ |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 3.9 / 5 | 4.0 / 5▲ |
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| Founded | 2007 | 2017 |
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| Headquarters | Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
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| Min Deposit | $100 | No minimum▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips | N/A |
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| Commission / lot | $6/lot | $1/lot▼ lower |
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| 0.6 pips | N/A |
| Max Leverage | 3,000:1 | N/A |
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| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyCrypto | Bank transferWire transferACH |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyCrypto | Bank transferWire transferACH |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | SVGFSA | CFTC NFA |
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| Platforms | cTrader MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 | Proprietary Web/Mobile |
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| Active bonuses |
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No deposit fees
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Pros
Options commissions capped at $10/leg, major cost advantage for traders who size up
$0 to open options trades; $1/contract to close
Platform built natively for options: IVR, Greeks, curve tool, and multi-leg management all first-class
Futures and futures options on the same account as equity derivatives
No PFOF on options, exchange-routed for best execution
Part of IG Group (LSE-listed), institutional governance and financial stability
Regulated by top-tier authorities (FCA, ASIC, CySEC)
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
Mobile trading app available
Proprietary trading platform available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
Phone support available
Cons
SVG FSA registration only, no meaningful retail investor protection
No EU or Tier 1 licensed entity
Very high leverage (3000:1) is a risk amplifier
No top-tier regulatory licence
No negative balance protection
No investor compensation scheme
No proprietary platform
Limited charting capabilities
Cons
US-only, no international accounts
Options-first interface has a steep learning curve for equity-focused traders
No live chat support, phone and email only
Minimal fundamental research tools; no stock screener or analyst reports
Mobile app less appropriate for entering complex multi-leg strategies than the desktop platform
No negative balance protection
No raw spread account option
No MetaTrader support
Support available in limited languages
tastytrade edges AMarkets on the editorial score due to higher trust/regulation and stronger platform tools. AMarkets remains competitive on ECN pricing and MT4/MT5 availability.
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