Compare All Brokers
Side-by-side comparison of fees, features, and platforms
Fees & Commissions
| Broker | Stock Commission | Options Commission | ETF Commission | Forex Spread | Crypto | Margin Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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IB
Interactive Brokers
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$0.00 (IBKR Lite) / $0.005/share (IBKR Pro) | $0.15β$0.65 per contract | $0.00 (Lite) / $0.005/share (Pro) | 0.08 pips (EUR/USD) | 0.12% - 0.18% | 5.33% - 6.83% |
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IB
Interactive Brokers (Global)
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$0.005/share (min $1.00) | $0.15β$0.65 per contract | $0.005/share (min $1.00) | 0.08 pips (EUR/USD) | 0.12% - 0.18% | 5.33% - 6.83% |
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Sc
Charles Schwab
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$0 | $0 per contract + $0.65 assignment/exercise | $0 | N/A | N/A | 7.58% |
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Fu
Futu (moomoo)
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$0 (HK stocks) / $0 (US stocks, limited free trades) | $0.65 per contract | $0 (limited free trades) | N/A | N/A | 6.8% |
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ta
tastytrade
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$0 | $1.00 per contract (opening, closing free) | $0 | N/A | N/A | 8.5% |
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Mo
Moomoo (by Futu)
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$0 (US stocks) | $0 per contract (promotional) | $0 | N/A | N/A | 6.99% |
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Ti
Tiger Brokers
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$0 (US stocks, promotional) / $1.99 min | $0.65 per contract | $0 (US ETFs, promotional) | N/A | N/A | 6.8% |
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We
Webull
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$0 | $0 per contract (promotional) | $0 | N/A | N/A | 6.99% |
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E*
E*TRADE
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$0 | $0 per contract + $0.50 fee | $0 | N/A | N/A | 7.70% |
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Ro
Robinhood
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$0 | $0 per contract | $0 | N/A | N/A | 6.5% (Robinhood Gold) |
Platforms & Features
| Broker | Platforms | Trading Markets | Minimum Deposit | Demo Account | Fractional | IPO Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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IB
Interactive Brokers
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Desktop TWS, Mobile, Web Trader | 150+ markets in 33 countries | $0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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IB
Interactive Brokers (Global)
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TWS, Client Portal, Mobile, API | 150+ markets in 33 countries | $0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Sc
Charles Schwab
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Schwab Web, thinkorswim, Mobile | US stocks, options, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, futures | $0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Fu
Futu (moomoo)
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Futu Mobile, Desktop, Web | US, HK, SG, AU, JP, UK, Canada | $0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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ta
tastytrade
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tastytrade Desktop, Mobile, Web | US stocks, options, futures, ETFs | $0 | Yes | Yes | No |
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Mo
Moomoo (by Futu)
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Moomoo Desktop, Mobile, Web | US, HK, SG, AU, JP | $0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Ti
Tiger Brokers
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Tiger Trade App, Desktop, Web | US, HK, SG, AU, JP, China A-shares (via Stock Connect) | $0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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We
Webull
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Webull Mobile, Desktop, Web | US stocks, options, ETFs, crypto (limited) | $0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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E*
E*TRADE
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E*TRADE Web, Power E*TRADE, Mobile | US stocks, options, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, futures | $0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Ro
Robinhood
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Robinhood Mobile, Web | US stocks, options, ETFs, crypto, indices | $0 | No | Yes | Yes |
Regulation & Safety
| Broker | Regulation | Account Types | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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IB
Interactive Brokers
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SEC, FINRA, CFTC, FCA, MAS, SFC | Individual, Joint, IRA, Trust, Corporate, Institutional | β | Visit Broker β |
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IB
Interactive Brokers (Global)
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SEC, FINRA, CFTC, FCA, MAS, SFC, ASIC | Individual, Joint, IRA, Trust, Corporate, Institutional | β | Visit Broker β |
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Sc
Charles Schwab
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SEC, FINRA, SIPC | Individual, Joint, IRA, Roth IRA, Trust, 529, Custodial | β | Visit Broker β |
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Fu
Futu (moomoo)
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SFC (Hong Kong), MAS (Singapore), ASIC (Australia) | Individual, Joint (some regions) | β | Visit Broker β |
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ta
tastytrade
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SEC, FINRA, CFTC | Individual, Joint, IRA, Trust,Entity | β | Visit Broker β |
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Mo
Moomoo (by Futu)
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SEC, FINRA, SIPC, MAS | Individual, Joint | β | Visit Broker β |
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Ti
Tiger Brokers
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MAS (Singapore), ASIC (Australia), NZ FMA | Individual, Joint | β | Visit Broker β |
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We
Webull
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SEC, FINRA, SIPC | Individual, Joint, IRA, Roth IRA | β | Visit Broker β |
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E*
E*TRADE
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SEC, FINRA, SIPC | Individual, Joint, IRA, Roth IRA, Trust, 529 | β | Visit Broker β |
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Ro
Robinhood
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SEC, FINRA, SIPC | Individual, Joint, IRA, Roth IRA | β | Visit Broker β |
All Brokers at a Glance
#1
Interactive Brokers
Best for Active & Professional Traders
Min Deposit
$0
Stock Commission
$0.00
#2
Interactive Brokers (Global)
Best for International & Professional Traders
Min Deposit
$0
Stock Commission
$0.005/share
#3
Charles Schwab
Best Full-Service Broker
Min Deposit
$0
Stock Commission
$0
#4
Futu (moomoo)
Best for Asia-Pacific Traders
Min Deposit
$0
Stock Commission
$0
#5
tastytrade
Best for Options Traders
Min Deposit
$0
Stock Commission
$0
#6
Moomoo (by Futu)
Best for US Beginners with Asian Market Access
Min Deposit
$0
Stock Commission
$0
#7
Tiger Brokers
Best for Asia-Focused Investors
Min Deposit
$0
Stock Commission
$0
#8
Webull
Best for Mobile Trading & Beginners
Min Deposit
$0
Stock Commission
$0
#9
E*TRADE
Best for Retirement & Core Portfolios
Min Deposit
$0
Stock Commission
$0
#10
Robinhood
Best for Beginner Investors
Min Deposit
$0
Stock Commission
$0