TradeZero America
The broker built for active traders
Built for speed, advanced execution and deep short liquidity.
Low fees. Zero commissions.
Award-Winning Specialist Broker
Save more of what you earn
Pricing that works in your favor
U.S. Stocks & ETFs
Free orders on all order types on NYSE, AMEX and NASDAQ stocks above $1 from 7 AM to 8 PM ET.
U.S. Options
$0 options commission. Options contract fee of $0.42 per contract, capped at $20 per order.
Futures
Micro contracts at $0.39 per side. E-Mini & Standard contracts at $1.29 per side.
See our Pricing & Fees to learn more
Award-winning platforms. Pro features and tools—Integrated at zero added cost.
Your integrated trading stack
Real-time Stock Scanner
Narrow the market with precision filters. Integrated into ZeroPro, TZ1 and ZeroMobile.
Short Selling Advantage
Deep HTB access and short locates on demand. High fill rates and sell-back ability.
API Trading
An execution-first API for your TradeZero account. Trade equities and options, pull account and positions, and run short locates through code.
Level 2 Depth
Free on listed securities on TZ1 and ZeroMobile. Free on ZeroPro after 100K shares per month.
Select Routes
TradeZero offers Smart Order Routes, Algorithmic Trading, and Exchange Access that have the potential to deliver price improvement, access to liquidity and alternative trading strategies.
Paper Trading
Test your strategies in real-time with zero risk. Powered by NASDAQ basic market data.
Short Selling
Experience the TradeZero edge
Deep HTB inventory, real-time locates, momentum stock scanner and 16-hour market access. Our proprietary locate system aggregates hard-to-borrow inventory from more than 14 sources with a 92.1%¹ average fill rate, and sell-back ability.
Search, price, confirm, and get short without leaving your trading environment—with the added possibility to reclaim a portion of the fee after shorting.
92.1%
Average locate fill rate¹
More than 9 in 10 locate requests filled on average
90M+
Shares located monthly²
Consistent HTB inventory, month over month
41.2%
Sell-Back Rate³
Of locate orders reapplied for sale receive credit-back
98.98%
At NBBO Or Better⁴
Of marketable limit orders filled at NBBO or better
Professional trading platforms
Four platforms. One unified core.
ZeroPro
The definitive desktop flagship platform. Engineered for multi-monitor layouts, advanced custom hotkeys, direct-access routing, and real-time Level 2 depth of book. Zero layout constraints.
TZ1
Drag and drop widgets to customize your layout. Ready-made workspaces or build your own. Integrated stock scanner, hotkeys and short locates. Trade directly from TradingView charts. All in your browser.
ZeroMobile
Trade with core tools directly from your phone. Live scanners, real-time short locates, Level 2, TradingView charts, news, and custom hotkeys—all in one app.
ZeroFree
Real-time streaming charts, customizable layouts, dynamic watchlists, hotkeys, and short locates. Trade in your language—with 15+ languages supported.
Account types and capital requirements
Market access and leverage
Paper Trading
Test your strategies risk-free.
$0
No deposit required
- Simulated execution across all four platforms
- Real-time NASDAQ Basic market data
- $1,000,000 virtual purchasing power
- Free for 30 days
- 24/7 live human support
Cash Account
Trade the U.S. markets live.
$500
Minimum initial deposit
- Live execution on U.S. stocks and ETFs
- Real-time Level 2 data⁵
- Single-leg options execution
- API trading
- Unlimited Paper Trading
- 24/7 live human support
Margin Trading
Maximize opportunities with intraday leverage.
$500+
Minimum balance
Everything in Cash Account, plus:
- Up to 4x intraday purchasing power on equities
- Up to 2x overnight leverage
- Full access to the TradeZero short locate network
- Multi-leg options trading
- Futures trading
- Direct market access
Platinum Account
Our premium level access.
$30,000
Minimum balance
Everything in Margin Account, plus:
- 7.5% of all locates
- Real-time streaming Level 1 NYSE, AMEX and NASDAQ data
- Level 2 market depth for non-pro users
- Personal account liason
- Priority feature requests
- Unlock Platinum Plus with a balance above $100K and enjoy all Platinum benefits, with your locate credit-back rate upgraded to 10%
Margin accounts and options trading are subject to account approval.
Explore what’s new
Futures Trading now at TradeZero America
A new market. The same edge.
TradeZero MCP
Bring an AI edge to your trading
Check buying power, review positions, manage orders, and run short locates through natural language. AI execution. Human control.
ZeroMobile, upgraded
Desktop tools, now on mobile
Scan for gappers, enter orders with customizable hotkeys, and secure hard-to-borrow short locates on your phone, from anywhere. Full desktop tools in the palm of your hand.
Platform Update
Multi-Leg Options now on TZ1
Build strategies directly from the updated options chain, then view related positions together in the new Paired Open Positions tab.
Start with a Welcome Bonus
Choose the bonus that fits your trading style
Bonus 2500
Minimum deposit $2,500
WELCOME2500
Sign-up code
- 5% locates discount for 90 days
- 1% deposit bonus
- 90 days free ZeroPro
Bonus 5000
Minimum deposit $5,000
WELCOME5000
Sign-up code
- 25% off options contracts for 90 days*
- 7.5% locates discount for 90 days
- 1% deposit bonus
- 90 days free ZeroPro
Bonus 25K
Minimum deposit $25,000
OPTIONS25000
Sign-up code
- 50% off options contracts for 90 days*
- 10% locates discount for 90 days
- 1% deposit bonus
- 90 days free ZeroPro
*Options contract fee discount will not apply to Single-Listed Index Options and Cash-Settled Index Options.
Educational resources
Live Podcasts, expert-led tutorials, and market insights
Weekly Live Podcasts
Live sessions with Bob Iaccino, Chief Market Strategist. Straightforward breakdowns covering technical chart analysis, active risk management, and trading psychology.
DailyEdge Newsletter
A 5-minute pre-market brief sent to your inbox every morning. Tracks early gappers, macro news, and key stock catalysts before the opening bell.
What’s new at TradeZero
A 5-minute pre-market brief sent to your inbox every morning. Tracks early gappers, macro news, and key stock catalysts before the opening bell.
Go Deeper
Access our weekly Blog and Video series — with Richie Naso and Bob Iaccino. Get their insights and experience from over 40 years in the markets.
Trade with a broker you can trust
The details that matter
Client Services Team
Monday - Friday
7 AM - 5 PM ET
Call us on 1-877-4-TRADE-0 or +1-718-709-4925
24/7 Live Human Support
Open a live chat directly on the website, and get human support any time you need it
No Incoming Transfer Fees
$0 fees for incoming ACH deposits, wire transfers, and account transfers
SEC Registered Broker Dealer
TradeZero America is fully regulated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
FINRA Member
TradeZero America is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
SIPC Protected
TradeZero America is a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation
TradeZero America
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FAQs
TradeZero America, Inc. is a U.S.-based online broker-dealer offering self-directed stock, options and futures trading. Headquartered in New York and registered with the SEC, TradeZero America is a member of FINRA and SIPC. Built for active traders seeking powerful trading platforms and integrated tools, speed, advanced execution and deep short liquidity. With extended-hours trading, low fees and 24/7 X 365 live human support.
You can open a TradeZero America account and access our free trading platforms without funding your account. To begin trading, your account must be funded to a minimum account value of $500. Equity requirements of $2,000 apply for margin trading and short selling. Account eligibility and trading permissions are subject to approval.
Yes. TradeZero America offers $0 commissions on qualifying U.S. stock orders and options, subject to its published pricing conditions. See the TradeZero America Pricing & Fees page for the full fee schedule.
Yes. TradeZero America offers advanced short-selling capabilities for eligible accounts, including deep HTB inventory, real-time locates, an integrated momentum stock scanner and 16-hour market access. Locate availability, borrowing costs and trading permissions vary by security and market conditions. Short selling involves additional risks and fees.
TradeZero America offers four professional trading platforms: TZ1, ZeroPro, ZeroFree and ZeroMobile. These provide browser-based, desktop and mobile trading experiences, with features including advanced charting, real-time market data, integrated stock scanner, customizable layouts, TradingView charts and powerful short-selling tools.
Futures trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for everyone. TradeZero America, Inc. is a CFTC-registered introducing broker (NFA ID: 0563791) guaranteed by NinjaTrader Clearing, LLC (NFA ID: 0309379) and is an NFA Member.
¹ Fill rate is calculated across all TradeZero affiliated Broker-Dealers.
² Figures represent the average monthly results for 2025.
³ Figures represent the average monthly results for 2026.
⁴ Figures represent the results for Q3 2026.
⁵ Additional fees may apply. See our Fee Schedule for more details.
Supporting documentation will be provided upon request.