TradeStation offers focused education resources around its tools and overall success in the markets it serves. It does not offer a depth of coverage in all investing topics.
For active trading strategies, options, and futures, TradeStation offers helpful lessons and educational resources that can help you succeed and improve your strategy in these competitive markets. The TradeStation University section of the website is free to use.
Education resources are split between its trading technology and trader education. The website has live webinar events, videos, articles, and news. It offers research tools to learn more about
TradeStation isn’t a platform for passive, long-term investors. If you want a bunch of mutual funds, TradeStation isn’t for you. It does not offer education or research in those areas.
Trading experience
TradeStation is geared toward expert and advanced traders. If you are a beginner and want to learn to trade, TradeStation offers resources to get you started.
Beginners can learn enough to get started at TradeStation University, but overall tools are made for the pros or those willing to invest the time to learn expert-level trading. If you are at least an intermediate trader and have some experience with online trading platforms, you should be able to find your way around.
TradeStation tools are so good it is used by institutional investors, such as fund managers and family offices. Professionals who use other brokers still sign up to get access to the top-quality data from TradeStation. If you are serious about trading, you can put those tools to work in your own strategy.
FAQ
Is TradeStation regulated?
Yes
Where is TradeStation based?
Plantation, Florida
When was TradeStation founded?
1985
How does TradeStation make money?
Trade commissions, data/software access, margin charges, fees
How do I deposit in TradeStation account?
ACH/check/wire
How do I withdraw money from TradeStation?
ACH/check/wire
How do I open an account with TradeStation?
Online or by phone
Does TradeStation offer margin accounts?
Yes
Are funds at TradeStation secured or insured?
Yes