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TradeZero America
TradeZero America traces its current offering to 2019 and TradeZero America. Unlike a generic brokerage description, its defining characteristic is that it markets commission-free active trading with extended-hours access and short-selling tools. The business combines execution or portfolio access with the account servicing described in this profile. The company is privately held or not separately listed, so no public market capitalization is available.
Strengths
- Markets commission-free active trading with extended-hours access and short-selling tools
Drawbacks
- At TradeZero America, the feature set that distinguishes TradeZero America can add complexity, service charges or eligibility rules that a buy-and-hold customer may never use
Profile
What you can trade
TradeZero America supports U.S. stocks, ETFs and listed options, with additional instruments limited to the specific disclosures and permissions of this brokerage rather than a universal product catalog.
Account types
The standard TradeZero America relationship is a self-directed taxable account with cash or approved margin. Retirement, joint and entity registrations are offered only where the broker’s current forms permit them. The registration structure reflects the fact that the service markets commission-free active trading with extended-hours access and short-selling tools.
Platform
TradeZero America provides web and mobile account access; desktop software, APIs and third-party integrations are available only where specifically supported. The resulting workflow is tailored to a business that markets commission-free active trading with extended-hours access and short-selling tools.
Who it suits
Best suited to TradeZero America customers whose principal requirement is the capability described in this profile, rather than investors choosing a broker only because of a zero-commission headline.
Where it is offered
TradeZero America is principally offered to eligible U.S. residents who can supply a Social Security number, domestic address and tax certification. Policies for territories, citizens living abroad and international applicants are specific to this firm.
Regulation and sources
Official website: https://tradezero.com/ Regulatory status should be verified through FINRA BrokerCheck, SEC/IAPD, NFA BASIC, state regulators or applicable alternative-asset disclosures. Last verified: 2026-08-11.