Online Broker Reviews

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 for May 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

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 May 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