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Using a proprietary scoring methodology, StockBrokers.com continually tests and analyzes online brokerages, collecting thousands of data points and writing thousands of words of research. From stock trading to options trading, active trading, investing for beginners, and more, our team has accumulated a wealth of knowledge.

To help investors find the right broker for their needs, it's important to read individual brokerage reviews as well as educational guides. Our in-depth guides cover a variety of investing-related and broker-related topics. Each guide is also centered around educating retail investors on the topic they are interested in. Below you will find a listing of all investment guides we current offer on the site.

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Best Stock Brokers for 2024

Every online stock broker is unique. Deciding which one is right for you comes down to differences in the overall trading experience. Here's a look at the best online brokers and platforms available today.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT      October 30, 2024

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Best Stock Trading Apps of 2024

To find the best app for stock trading, our research had us comparing live trading apps side by side. We collected data across more than 25 different features.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT      October 15, 2024

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Best Stock Trading Platforms for Beginners of 2024

To find the best trading platform for beginner investors, we tested and scored 18 trading platforms, focusing on features that are essential for new investors.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT      October 16, 2024

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StockBrokers.com 2024 Annual Awards

18 brokers competed for the StockBrokers.com Annual Awards. See the winners here.

Guides Based on Investment Strategy

Best Brokers for Penny Stock Trading of 2024

To help investors find the best brokers for penny stocks trading, we compared the pricing and trading platforms of 17 brokers.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT

5 Best Futures Trading Platforms of 2024

To find the best futures trading platform, we compared pricing and the platforms themselves, including trading tools, research, usability, and available order types. Here are our picks.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT

Best Day Trading Platforms of 2024

To find the best day trading platform, we focused on both web and desktop platforms and assessed each platform across 55 different features.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT

Best Options Trading Platforms & Brokers

We tested and scored 17 different trading platforms. Here are the best options trading platforms, based on multiple variables and live trading.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT

Best Crypto Trading Platforms of 2024

Here's a breakdown of some of the best crypto brokers for U.S. residents. We focused on traditional brokerages headquartered and regulated in the U.S.

Steven Hatzakis

Best IRA Accounts of 2024

I reviewed and rated 17 top online brokers and focused on their fees and available retirement account options.

Dayana Yochim

Best Rollover IRAs of November 2024

The best brokers for a rollover IRA include Fidelity, Charles Schwab, and E*TRADE – check out my guide to the best rollover IRA brokers to learn more.

Andrea Coombes

Best Roth IRA Accounts of November 2024

Here are my picks for the best Roth IRA Accounts, based on hands-on testing of brokers with low fees, low-cost investments, and retirement planning tools.

Andrea Coombes

Trading Tools

My Free Trading Journal (Excel Spreadsheet) 2024

In response to reader requests, I've made the spreadsheet I use as a trading journal available for free download here.

Blain Reinkensmeyer

7 Best Free Stock Screeners for 2024

The best free stock screeners offer investors the data and usability they need to efficiently screen for stock picks. Here's a list of the best stock screeners and scanners available to stock traders.

Blain Reinkensmeyer

20 Best Stock Trading Books for 2024

There are many stock trading books out there that can help new investors expand their knowledge. This list highlights 20 great stock markets books every trader should read.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT

7 Best Stock Trading Journals for 2024

This guide breaks down the best trading journals available today for analyzing stocks, options, futures, forex, and cryptocurrency trades.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT

10 Great Ways to Learn Stock Trading in 2024

For new investors wanting to learn how to trade stocks, here are 10 smart tactics.

Blain Reinkensmeyer

4 Best Free Stock Chart Websites for 2024

Performing technical analysis is much easier when you use a great stock chart website. Here are our top picks for free stock charts.

Blain Reinkensmeyer

25 Best Long ETFs (Bullish ETFs) in 2024

Here is a full list of the best long and leveraged ETFs, including 2x and 3x long (bullish) ETFs.

Blain Reinkensmeyer

41 Best Inverse ETFs (Short ETFs / Bear ETFs)

Inverse ETFs (exchange-traded funds) are an easy way to place bearish bets without physically shorting shares of stock.

Blain Reinkensmeyer

Other Guides

Best Brokers for Order Execution of 2024

Our research finds that Fidelity offers the best order execution quality for everyday investors, while Interactive Brokers offers the best order execution quality for professionals.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT

Best Bank Brokerages of 2024

To determine which online brokerage offers the best bank-broker experience, we explored the availability and quality of cash management tools.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT

Best Brokerage Firms for High Net Worth Individuals of 2024

The best brokerage firms for high net worth households have extensive and consolidated reporting, a wide range of account types, and a rich palette of investing options to manage risk. Here are our top picks for those with over $1 million of liquid, investable assets.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT

Best US Forex Brokers of 2024

Looking for the best forex brokers in the US? StockBrokers.com analysts review the best online stock brokers for forex trading in the United States.

Steven Hatzakis

Best DAS Trader Pro Brokers of 2024

The best stock brokers for DAS Trader Pro. DAS Trader Pro is a desktop and mobile trading platform built for professional direct-access trading.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT

Top 10 TikTok Finance Influencers

Join me as I introduce you to the TikTok Finfluencers who've mastered the art of simplifying finance for all. This is the ultimate list of accounts you should follow, whether you're just starting out or already a stock market pro.

Jessica Inskip

Best US Forex Brokers of 2024

Looking for the best forex brokers in the US? StockBrokers.com analysts review the best online stock brokers for forex trading in the United States.

Steven Hatzakis

3 Best AI Stock Trading Bots

Discover the 3 best AI stock trading bots for 2024. Learn how platforms like StockHero, Trade Ideas, and TrendSpider use AI to automate trading strategies. Find out which bots offer free options and advanced features for smarter investing.

Steven Hatzakis

International Guides

Historical Awards

Recently Updated Guides

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7 Best Stock Trading Journals for 2024

This guide breaks down the best trading journals available today for analyzing stocks, options, futures, forex, and cryptocurrency trades.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT      November 03, 2024

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4 Best Free Stock Chart Websites for 2024

Performing technical analysis is much easier when you use a great stock chart website. Here are our top picks for free stock charts.

Blain Reinkensmeyer      November 03, 2024

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7 Best Free Stock Screeners for 2024

The best free stock screeners offer investors the data and usability they need to efficiently screen for stock picks. Here's a list of the best stock screeners and scanners available to stock traders.

Blain Reinkensmeyer      November 03, 2024

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Best Crypto Trading Platforms of 2024

Here's a breakdown of some of the best crypto brokers for U.S. residents. We focused on traditional brokerages headquartered and regulated in the U.S.

Steven Hatzakis      November 01, 2024

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Best Brokers for Order Execution of 2024

Our research finds that Fidelity offers the best order execution quality for everyday investors, while Interactive Brokers offers the best order execution quality for professionals.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT      November 01, 2024

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Best Brokers for Free Stock Trading of 2024

We scored 17 online brokers that offer free trading, breaking down miscellaneous account fees and researching each firm's order execution practices. These are our top picks for free stock trading.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT      November 01, 2024

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Best Options Trading Platforms & Brokers

We tested and scored 17 different trading platforms. Here are the best options trading platforms, based on multiple variables and live trading.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT      October 30, 2024

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Best Stock Brokers for 2024

Every online stock broker is unique. Deciding which one is right for you comes down to differences in the overall trading experience. Here's a look at the best online brokers and platforms available today.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT      October 30, 2024

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3 Best AI Stock Trading Bots

Discover the 3 best AI stock trading bots for 2024. Learn how platforms like StockHero, Trade Ideas, and TrendSpider use AI to automate trading strategies. Find out which bots offer free options and advanced features for smarter investing.

Steven Hatzakis      October 28, 2024

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Best Trading Platforms in Singapore

Looking for the best broker in Singapore? Read my guide to find highly rated, MAS-regulated stock trading platforms for stock traders in Singapore.

Steven Hatzakis      October 22, 2024

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