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STOCKS
Fidelity
Minimum deposit$0 for standard retail brokerage accounts
Payout / spread$0 eligible online US stock/ETF trades; product fees apply
Platforms: Fidelity Trader+ Web · Fidelity Trader+ Desktop · Fidelity Mobile
FIXBROK / RESEARCH SHORTLIST
Broker shortlists for beginners
Starting points with accessible interfaces or substantial learning resources. Availability and suitability still depend on country and product.
An editorial research shortlist—not personal advice, a league table or a guarantee of suitability.02
STOCKS
Charles Schwab
Minimum deposit$0 for standard brokerage accounts
Payout / spread$0 eligible online listed-equity trades; contract and product fees apply
Platforms: Schwab.com · Schwab Mobile · thinkorswim
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FX / CFD
XTB
Minimum depositVaries by region
Payout / spreadVariable spreads
Platforms: xStation 5 · Mobile
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FX / CFD
Trading 212
Minimum depositVaries by region
Payout / spreadVariable spreads
Platforms: Web · Mobile
05
FX / CFD
eToro
Minimum depositVaries by region
Payout / spreadVariable spreads
Platforms: Web · Mobile
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STOCKS
Webull
Minimum deposit$0 account minimum
Payout / spread$0 eligible stock, ETF and options commissions; other fees apply
Platforms: Webull Desktop · WebTrade · Webull Mobile