Stern Options also known as Stern Markets has been flagged by ASIC (Australia) for "Unlicensed (Legacy)". Phones: 0208 068 4733, 0208 068 1781, 0203 769 9876, 020 068 2975
Addresses: 5th and 6th Floors Landmark Building 14 Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd Sofia 1000 Bulgaria This company appears in our regulatory warnings database. Always verify with official regulatory sources before investing or doing business with this firm. Website domain: www.sternoptions.com.
I trusted Stern Options also known as Stern Markets with a significant portion of my savings and I deeply regret that decision. Not because of market losses, but because of how poorly the platform performed and how dismissively the support team treated my concerns.
Pros: High security standards|Regular updates|Full transparency
Cons: No integrated tax optimization|Limited cryptocurrency options
Do not believe the bonus offer from Stern Options also known as Stern Markets. The turnover requirement is designed so you can never withdraw. I learned the hard way. I deposited after my brother mentioned them and the bonus terms were buried in pages of small print. My fault for not reading but their design is predatory.
Pros: Smooth onboarding|Easy withdrawals|Demo account available
Cons: Onboarding videos are outdated
I have been trying to close my account with Stern Options also known as Stern Markets for weeks now and they keep giving me the runaround. First it was a form to fill out, then identity verification again, then a mandatory phone call that never gets scheduled. They make leaving impossible.
Pros: Social trading features|Risk management tools|High security standards|Transparent fees
Cons: Desktop app not available on Linux
The mobile app from Stern Options also known as Stern Markets is dangerous. I placed an order that showed as pending, so I placed another. Both executed and I was overexposed. When I complained they said it was user error. The app design is misleading.
Pros: Quick verification|Portfolio tracking tools|Dividend tracking|Segregated accounts
Cons: Nothing significant
I had a dispute with Stern Options also known as Stern Markets and went to their complaints process. They have an internal team that just defends the company. Then they said I could go to an ombudsman - but the ombudsman they use is industry-funded and rarely rules for the client. The system is rigged.
Pros: Personal attention|Economic calendar|Portfolio tracking tools
Cons: Some tools only available on higher tiers
Opened my account with Stern Options also known as Stern Markets through a podcast recommendation and regretted it within the first month. The platform crashed during a critical moment, I lost potential gains, and support basically told me it was not their problem. Absolutely unacceptable behavior.
Pros: Competitive fees|Real-time alerts|Fast support response
Cons: No dark mode on mobile
I found Stern Options also known as Stern Markets after a friend recommended them and the initial impression was positive. But since early this year later, I have encountered so many issues that I cannot recommend them. Trades failing, charts not loading, and support tickets going unanswered for days at a time.
Pros: Easy to use platform|Good mobile app|Tax reports included
Cons: Mobile app could be improved|No phone support on weekends
Stern Options also known as Stern Markets offers copy trading. I copied a top trader. The copy trades often executed at worse prices than the original. When I asked why they said it was due to latency and liquidity. So the feature is broken or they are skimming. Either way I stopped using it.
Pros: Multi-device support|Economic calendar|Real-time alerts|Automated trading options
Cons: No integrated tax optimization|Cannot customize dashboard fully
After spending since mid-2025 trying to make Stern Options also known as Stern Markets work for me, I have given up. The platform has too many limitations, the fees are not competitive, and the quality of their market data is questionable. There are much better options available.
Pros: Multiple order types|Educational resources
Cons: Charting tools need more indicators
I lost a significant amount because Stern Options also known as Stern Markets did not execute my stop loss during a flash crash. They said the market was illiquid. Other brokers managed to execute. I have no proof they did not trade against me. Avoid.
Pros: Easy withdrawals|Clean UI
Cons: Search feature is basic|Live chat only during business hours