FIXBROK / RESEARCH SHORTLIST

Stock and ETF broker research

Research multi-market and US-focused investing brokers without treating a shortlist as personal financial advice.

An editorial research shortlist—not personal advice, a league table or a guarantee of suitability.

FX / CFD

Interactive Brokers

Minimum depositVaries by region

Payout / spreadVariable spreads

Platforms: TWS · Web · Mobile

STOCKS

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

STOCKS

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

STOCKS

Minimum deposit$0 for standard brokerage accounts

Payout / spread$0 eligible online US stock/ETF trades; contract and futures fees apply

Platforms: Power E*TRADE Pro · Power E*TRADE Web · Power E*TRADE App

STOCKS

Minimum depositVaries by account and product

Payout / spreadCommission, exchange, market-data and platform costs vary by plan

Platforms: TITAN X · TradeStation Desktop · Web Trading · Mobile

STOCKS

Minimum deposit$0 account minimum

Payout / spread$0 eligible stock, ETF and options-contract commissions

Platforms: Firstrade Invest · Navigator · Mobile