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February 23, 2023

Use the StockBrokers.com online brokerage comparison tool to compare over 150 different account features and fees across Ally Invest, Charles Schwab, J.P. Morgan Self-Directed, eToro, E*TRADE, Fidelity, Firstrade, Interactive Brokers, Merrill Edge, Robinhood, SoFi Invest, tastyworks, TD Ameritrade, TradeStation, Tradier, Vanguard, and Webull. Compare trading commissions, account fees, trading platforms and tools, stock research functionality, mobile stock apps, beginner investor education, and current special offers.

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Overall RatingFirstrade
Overall 4.5/5 Stars
Commissions & Fees 4.5/5 Stars
Investment Options 4.5/5 Stars
Platforms & Tools 3.5/5 Stars
Mobile Trading Apps 4.5/5 Stars
Research 4.5/5 Stars
Customer Service 3.0/5 Stars
Education 3.5/5 Stars
Ease Of Use 4.5/5 Stars
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Trading FeesFirstrade
Minimum Deposit $0.00
Stock Trades $0.00
Penny Stock Fees (OTC) $0.00
Mutual Fund Trade Fee $0
Options (Base Fee) $0.00
Options (Per Contract) $0.00
Futures (Per Contract) N/A
Broker Assisted Trade Fee $19.95
Margin RatesFirstrade
Margin Rate Under $25,000 11.50%
Margin Rate $25,000 to $49,999.99 11.30%
Margin Rate $50,000 to $99,999.99 10.80%
Margin Rate $100,000 to $249,999.99 10.30%
Margin Rate $250,000 to $499,999.99 10.00%
Margin Rate $500,000 to $999,999.99 8.10%
Margin Rate Above $1,000,000 7.50%
Account FeesFirstrade
IRA Annual Fee $0.00
IRA Closure Fee $0.00
Account Transfer Out (Partial) $55.00
Account Transfer Out (Full) $75.00
Options Exercise Fee $0.00
Options Assignment Fee $0.00
Investment OptionsFirstrade
Stock Trading Yes
Margin Trading Yes
Fractional Shares No
OTC Stocks Yes
Options Trading Yes
Complex Options Max Legs 4
Futures Trading No
Forex Trading No
Crypto Trading Yes
Crypto Trading - Total Coins 38
Mutual Funds (No Load) 13777
Mutual Funds (Total) 19027
Bonds (US Treasury) Yes
Bonds (Corporate) Yes
Bonds (Municipal) Yes
Advisor Services No
International Countries (Stocks) 0
Order TypesFirstrade
Order Type - Market Yes
Order Type - Limit Yes
Order Type - After Hours Yes
Order Type - Stop Yes
Order Type - Trailing Stop Yes
Order Type - OCO Yes
Order Type - OTO Yes
Order Type - Broker Assisted Yes
BeginnersFirstrade
Education (Stocks) Yes
Education (ETFs) No
Education (Options) Yes
Education (Mutual Funds) No
Education (Bonds) No
Education (Retirement) Yes
Retirement Calculator Yes
Investor Dictionary Yes
Paper Trading No
Videos Yes
Webinars Yes
Webinars (Archived) Yes
Progress Tracking No
Interactive Learning - Quizzes No
Stock Trading AppsFirstrade
iPhone App Yes
Android App Yes
Apple Watch App No
Trading - Stocks Yes
Trading - After-Hours Yes
Trading - Simple Options Yes
Trading - Complex Options Yes
Order Ticket RT Quotes Yes
Order Ticket SRT Quotes Yes
Stock App FeaturesFirstrade
Market Movers (Top Gainers) Yes
Stream Live TV No
Videos on Demand No
Stock Alerts Yes
Option Chains Viewable Yes
Watch List (Real-time) Yes
Watch List (Streaming) Yes
Watch Lists - Create & Manage Yes
Watch Lists - Column Customization Yes
Watch Lists - Total Fields 50
Stock App ChartingFirstrade
Charting - After-Hours No
Charting - Can Turn Horizontally Yes
Charting - Multiple Time Frames Yes
Charting - Technical Studies 81
Charting - Study Customizations Yes
Charting - Stock Comparisons No
Trading PlatformsFirstrade
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Desktop Trading Platform No
Desktop Platform (Mac) No
Web Trading Platform Yes
Paper Trading No
Trade Journal No
Watch Lists - Total Fields 50
Stock Chart FeaturesFirstrade
Charting - Adjust Trades on Chart No
Charting - Indicators / Studies 102
Charting - Drawing Tools 8
Charting - Notes No
Charting - Index Overlays Yes
Charting - Historical Trades No
Charting - Corporate Events Yes
Charting - Custom Date Range No
Charting - Custom Time Bars No
Charting - Automated Analysis No
Charting - Save Profiles No
Trade Ideas - Technical Analysis No
Charting - Study Customizations 6
Charting - Custom Studies No
Day TradingFirstrade
Streaming Time & Sales No
Streaming TV No
Direct Market Routing - Stocks No
Ladder Trading No
Trade Hot Keys No
Level 2 Quotes - Stocks No
Trade Ideas - Backtesting No
Trade Ideas - Backtesting Adv No
Short Locator No
Order Liquidity Rebates No
Research OverviewFirstrade
Research - Stocks Yes
Research - ETFs Yes
Research - Mutual Funds Yes
Research - Pink Sheets / OTCBB Yes
Research - Bonds Yes
Screener - Stocks Yes
Screener - ETFs Yes
Screener - Mutual Funds Yes
Screener - Bonds Yes
Misc - Portfolio Allocation Yes
Stock ResearchFirstrade
Stock Research - PDF Reports 1
Stock Research - Earnings Yes
Stock Research - Insiders Yes
Stock Research - Social No
Stock Research - News Yes
Stock Research - ESG No
Stock Research - SEC Filings Yes
ETF ResearchFirstrade
ETFs - Strategy Overview Yes
ETF Fund Facts - Inception Date Yes
ETF Fund Facts - Expense Ratio Yes
ETF Fund Facts - Net Assets Yes
ETF Fund Facts - Total Holdings Yes
ETFs - Top 10 Holdings Yes
ETFs - Sector Exposure Yes
ETFs - Risk Analysis Yes
ETFs - Ratings Yes
ETFs - Morningstar StyleMap Yes
ETFs - PDF Reports Yes
Mutual Fund ResearchFirstrade
Mutual Funds - Strategy Overview Yes
Mutual Funds - Performance Chart Yes
Mutual Funds - Performance Analysis Yes
Mutual Funds - Prospectus Yes
Mutual Funds - 3rd Party Ratings Yes
Mutual Funds - Fees Breakdown Yes
Mutual Funds - Top 10 Holdings Yes
Mutual Funds - Asset Allocation Yes
Mutual Funds - Sector Allocation Yes
Mutual Funds - Country Allocation Yes
Mutual Funds - StyleMap Yes
Options TradingFirstrade
Option Chains - Basic View Yes
Option Chains - Strategy View Yes
Option Chains - Streaming No
Option Chains - Total Columns 8
Option Chains - Greeks 5
Option Chains - Quick Analysis No
Option Analysis - P&L Charts Yes
Option Probability Analysis No
Option Probability Analysis Adv Yes
Option Positions - Greeks No
Option Positions - Greeks Streaming No
Option Positions - Adv Analysis No
Option Positions - Rolling Yes
Option Positions - Grouping No
BankingFirstrade
Bank (Member FDIC) No
Checking Accounts Yes
Savings Accounts No
Credit Cards No
Debit Cards Yes
Mortgage Loans No
Customer ServiceFirstrade
Phone Support (Prospect Customers) Yes
Phone Support (Current Customers) Yes
Email Support Yes
Live Chat (Prospect Customers) Yes
Live Chat (Current Customers) Yes
24/7 Support No
OverallFirstrade
Overall 4.5/5 Stars
Commissions & Fees 4.5/5 Stars
Investment Options 4.5/5 Stars
Platforms & Tools 3.5/5 Stars
Mobile Trading Apps 4.5/5 Stars
Research 4.5/5 Stars
Education 3.5/5 Stars
Ease Of Use 4.5/5 Stars
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Review Firstrade Review
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  • check_box_outline_blankcheck_boxFidelity
  • check_box_outline_blankcheck_boxFirstrade
  • check_box_outline_blankcheck_boxInteractive Brokers
  • check_box_outline_blankcheck_boxJ.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing
  • check_box_outline_blankcheck_boxMerrill Edge
  • check_box_outline_blankcheck_boxRobinhood
  • check_box_outline_blankcheck_boxSofi Invest
  • check_box_outline_blankcheck_boxtastytrade
  • check_box_outline_blankcheck_boxTD Ameritrade
  • check_box_outline_blankcheck_boxTradeStation
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