TradeZero
SCB-regulated Bahamas-based broker with commission-free US stock trading
Platform Overview
TradeZero is an SCB-regulated broker founded in 2015 and based in the Bahamas. It offers DMA access to thousands of US stocks, ETFs, and options with commission-free trading on select products and up to 6:1 day trading leverage. TradeZero accepts Malaysian clients with a $500 minimum deposit.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- TradeZero International Ltd
- Brand Name
- TradeZero
- Headquarters
- Bahamas
- Year Established
- 2015
- Parent Company
- TradeZero International Ltd
- Publicly Listed
- No
Transparency Signals
Multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance
Regulated by light-touch jurisdictional authority
- Regulated under light-touch jurisdiction with developing oversight standards
Regulated under light-touch jurisdiction with developing oversight standards
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Regulatory Intelligence
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Regulatory References
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Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Regulatory Licenses
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | N/A |
| GBP/USD | N/A |
| USD/JPY | N/A |
| XAU/USD | N/A |
- Commission
- $0 commission on ZeroFree; $0.005/share on ZeroPro; options $0.65/contract
- Inactivity Fee
- $15/month after 6 months
- Deposit Fees
- Free (wire); crypto fee varies
- Withdrawal Fees
- $15 per wire
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- 1-3 business days
Platform Infrastructure
Safety & Protection
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English
- Support Channels
- PhoneEmailLive Chat
- Payment Methods
- Bank TransferWire TransferCrypto
Community Snapshot
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Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 3 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 6.0/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | $500 | $250 |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:6 (day trading) | Up to 1:200 |
| Spread Type | Commission-based | Variable |
| Execution Model | DMA | Market Maker |
| Year Established | 2015 | 1974 |
| Trading Products | 3 | 10 |
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