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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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.
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.
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.
StockBrokers.com 2024 Annual Awards
18 brokers competed for the StockBrokers.com Annual Awards. See the winners here.
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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.
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.
Best Day Trading Platforms of 2024
Discover the best platforms for day trading in 2024. Our expert-tested guide ranks top brokers based on speed, trading tools, and low fees to help you make fast, informed trades.
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.
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.
Discover the top brokers for IRA accounts in 2024. Compare fees, retirement tools, account management features, and customer support to find the best platform for your retirement goals.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
10 Great Ways to Learn Stock Trading in 2024
For new investors wanting to learn how to trade stocks, here are 10 smart tactics.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
To determine which online brokerage offers the best bank-broker experience, we explored the availability and quality of cash management tools.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Best Share Trading Platforms in Australia for 2024
In this guide, we will break down the best online brokers available to Australian residents looking to trade stocks online in Australia and the United States.
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.
Best Forex Brokers in the UK for 2024
Discover the best FCA-regulated forex brokers for trading in the U.K. This expert guide ranks top platforms for beginners, intermediates, and advanced traders, ensuring secure and efficient trading.
Best International Brokers for Stock Trading in 2024
Here are the best online brokers for international trading. To qualify, online brokers must be based in the U.S., U.S.-regulated, and offer international investors the ability to buy and sell stocks.
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.
Discover the top brokers for IRA accounts in 2024. Compare fees, retirement tools, account management features, and customer support to find the best platform for your retirement goals.
Best Day Trading Platforms of 2024
Discover the best platforms for day trading in 2024. Our expert-tested guide ranks top brokers based on speed, trading tools, and low fees to help you make fast, informed trades.
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.
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.
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.
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