Stash vs Lightspeed

Updated Oct. 18, 2023
Stash
Lightspeed
 
Overview
Description
Choose the plan that fits your goals - Stash Beginner, Stash Growth or Stash +.Provides low-cost stock and options trading for all types of investors.
Basics
Account Funding Options
Bank transfer, Check, Direct deposit, Debit cardBank/Wire transfer, Check
Advisory Services
NoYes
Apps
Android, iOSAndroid, iOS
Minimum Deposit
$0.00$10,000.00
Minimum Trade
No minimum trade amount requiredNo minimum trade required
Regulator
FINRACFTC, FINRA, SEC
Signup Bonus Gift
Get started today and get your first-month subscription at no costNone
Trading
Copy Trading
NoNo
cTrader Trading
NoNo
ETF Trading
YesYes
Forex Trading
NoNo
Fractional Share Trading
YesNo
Futures Trading
NoYes
MetaTrader 4 Trading
NoNo
MetaTrader 5 Trading
NoNo
Mutual Funds Trading
NoNo
Options Trading
NoYes
OTCBB / Pink Sheets
NoYes
Paper Trading
NoYes
Penny Share Trading
N/AN/A
Social Trading
NoNo
Stock Trading
YesYes
Tradable Assets
ETFs, StocksETFs, Futures, Stocks, Options
Tradable Markets
NASDAQ, NYSENASDAQ, NYSE
Fees
Broker Assisted Trades Fee
N/AN/A
Brokerage Fee
N/A$4.50
Domestic Wire Transfer Fee
N/A$20.00
ETF Trade Fee
$0.00$0.00
Funds Withdrawal Fee (Partial)
N/AN/A
Funds Withdrawal Fee (Full)
$75.00N/A
International Wire Transfer Fee
N/AN/A
Mutual Fund Trade Fee
N/AN/A
Options (Base Fee)
N/AN/A
Options (Per Contract Fee)
N/A$0.60
Paper Confirmation Fee
N/A$2.00
Paper Statement Fee
N/A$5.00
Returned Wire Fee
N/AN/A
Spread
N/AN/A
Stock Certificate Delivery Fee
N/AN/A
Stock Certificate Processing Fee
N/AN/A
Stock Trade Fee
$0.00$4.50
Order types
Order Type (Contingent)
N/AN/A
Order Type (Limit)
N/AYes
Order Type (Market)
N/AYes
Order Type (One Cancels The Other)
N/AN/A
Order Type (One Triggers and One Cancels The Other)
N/AN/A
Order Type (One Triggers The Other)
N/AN/A
Order Type (Stop)
N/AYes
Order Type (Trailing Stop)
N/AYes
Customer service
Email Support
YesYes
Live Chat Support
NoNo
Phone Support
YesYes

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