Online Broker Reviews

StockBrokers.com reviews many of the online brokers available today for trading. Our online broker reviews assess brokers that offer stock trading, options trading, ETFs, mutual funds, IRAs, bonds, futures, and forex.

Our goal is to provide the most in-depth reviews so investors can find the best brokerage for their investing needs. Each year our team tests and assesses these firms on nearly 200 variables to formulate star ratings for various categories, as well as the scoring for the best online brokers 2024.

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Fidelity Review

Fidelity is a value-driven online broker offering $0 trades, industry-leading research, excellent trading tools and an easy-to-use mobile app. It's one of our top picks overall.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT

E*TRADE Review

E*TRADE is a top-performing broker whose highlights include $0 trades, two excellent mobile apps and the Power E*TRADE platform.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT

Charles Schwab Review

As the granddaddy of discount brokers, Charles Schwab understands how to deliver value to its customers, providing a comprehensive roster of tools, advice and actionable ideas at reasonable cost.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT

Merrill Edge Review

Merrill Edge and its corporate parent, Bank of America, make a strong case to be your cradle-to-grave financial services partner.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT

Interactive Brokers Review

Interactive Brokers is a go-to choice for professionals because of its institutional-grade desktop trading platform, high-quality trade executions and rock-bottom margin rates.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT

Firstrade Review

Firstrade scored well in our testing for penny stock trading, and is a great choice for Chinese-speaking investors. However, it lags the competition in certain areas, including platforms and tools.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT

tastytrade Review

Tastytrade isn’t for every investor, but its platform is ideal for frequent options and futures traders, offering efficient workflow, useful risk management tools, killer design, and online content that make you feel like you’re on a trading desk.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT

Best Stock Brokers & Trading Platforms 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

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Fidelity Review

Fidelity is a value-driven online broker offering $0 trades, industry-leading research, excellent trading tools and an easy-to-use mobile app. It's one of our top picks overall.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT

Merrill Edge Review

Merrill Edge and its corporate parent, Bank of America, make a strong case to be your cradle-to-grave financial services partner.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT

E*TRADE Review

E*TRADE is a top-performing broker whose highlights include $0 trades, two excellent mobile apps and the Power E*TRADE platform.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT

Charles Schwab Review

As the granddaddy of discount brokers, Charles Schwab understands how to deliver value to its customers, providing a comprehensive roster of tools, advice and actionable ideas at reasonable cost.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT

Interactive Brokers Review

Interactive Brokers is a go-to choice for professionals because of its institutional-grade desktop trading platform, high-quality trade executions and rock-bottom margin rates.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT

Robinhood Review

Robinhood is very easy to use and its educational content is a joy to read. But, in today’s competitive market for your investing dollars, it's finding it harder to stand out against other brokers.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT

Ally Invest Review

For current Ally customers looking to invest in stocks, Ally's universal-accounts experience and easy-to-use website offer a convenient solution. Its website is far stronger than the mobile app.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT

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

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Wealthsimple Review

Wealthsimple is an excellent broker choice if you are a passive investor in Canada or the U.K. and seeking an innovative robo-advisor solution for automated investing.

Chris McKhann      November 21, 2024

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Vanguard Review

Vanguard is known for its low-cost funds, and the investment platform is really built for those looking to invest solely in mutual funds and ETFs.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT      November 21, 2024

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Tradier Review

If you're looking for a broker that can execute trades from a third-party or custom-built trading platform, Tradier, which can link to dozens of third-party applications, is a sensible choice.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT      November 21, 2024

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SoFi Invest Review

SoFi’s breadth of banking and other financial services make it an adequate choice for beginner investors looking for one place to manage most of their financial needs.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT      November 21, 2024

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Questrade Review

Questrade is Canada's leading discount brokerage. It offers a great balance of platforms, range of markets to trade and services including multiple account types.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT      November 21, 2024

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Public.com Review

Public is easy to use and offers a fascinating array of investment options, but it also charges some startlingly high fees and spreads.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT      November 20, 2024

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Firstrade Review

Firstrade scored well in our testing for penny stock trading, and is a great choice for Chinese-speaking investors. However, it lags the competition in certain areas, including platforms and tools.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT      November 20, 2024

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Citi Self Invest Review

Citi Self Invest proved easy to use, easy on the eyes, and very convenient for Citi customers. For now, the investment options and tools are sparse; it's best for clients with limited needs.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT      November 20, 2024

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Ally Invest Review

For current Ally customers looking to invest in stocks, Ally's universal-accounts experience and easy-to-use website offer a convenient solution. Its website is far stronger than the mobile app.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT      November 20, 2024

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Robinhood Review

Robinhood is very easy to use and its educational content is a joy to read. But, in today’s competitive market for your investing dollars, it's finding it harder to stand out against other brokers.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT      November 15, 2024

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