Interactive Brokers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"Interactive](\"https:\/\/www.publicfinanceinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/interactive-brokers-logo-300x150-1.png\" "\\"\\"")
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Their platforms are available both online and as a mobile app. Interactive brokers offer a nice selection of tools such as backtesting and simulation tools. They also offer a robust selection of educational content for beginners. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n\n\nPros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Low Margin Rates<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Low Fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Great for Active Traders<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Amazing trading and research tools<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Steep learning curve<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
OPEN FREE ACCOUNT<\/a><\/center>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nRobinHood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"Robinhood](\"https:\/\/www.publicfinanceinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/robinhood-logo.png\" "\\"\\"")
<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nRobinHood has gained a reputation for offering low rates and zero commission fees for stocks, options, cryptocurrencies, or ETFs. A downside to RobinHood is that their selection of research tools and profile analysis is not as robust as some of the other brokers on the list. Their customer service support is limited. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RobinHood has a great, user-friendly mobile app. This is great for traders with an active lifestyle. Their platform also offers various membership tiers, with their gold margin account requiring $2,000. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n\n\nPros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Zero commission fees for stock trades<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Zero account minimums<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- User-friendly Platform<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- No Retirement Accounts<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- No Mutual Funds or Bonds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Slow Customer Support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
e-Trade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"e-trade](\"https:\/\/www.publicfinanceinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/etrade-logo.png\" "\\"\\"")
<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\ne-Trade is a high-end online broker that offers three computer-based platforms and two mobile apps. What makes e-Trade<\/a> a good option is that they offer amazing options trading tools. They also have a robust array of research tools like real-time data streaming and charting tools. <\/p>\n\n\n\ne-Trade also offers additional features like the Core Portfolios Robo-advisor service. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n\n\nPros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Selection of Platforms <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Paper Trading<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Great For Active Traders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- No International Trading<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Do not offer account consolidation for outside accounts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Fidelity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"Fidelity](\"https:\/\/www.publicfinanceinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/fidelity-investments-logo.png\" "\\"\\"")
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They offer platforms both online and via a mobile app. Fidelity offers a robust selection of research tools, portfolio analysis reports, and they provide access to Robo-advisors. With their platform Active Trader Pro, you can get real-time data streams and up-to-date quotes on stocks.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n\n\nPros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Zero commission fees on stocks and ETFs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Robust selection of research tools and content<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Active Trader Pro is available to all users<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Not available outside the US<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Charles Schwab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"Charles](\"https:\/\/www.publicfinanceinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/charles-schwab-logo.png\" "\\"\\"")
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Their platform, StreetSmart Edge gives you access to advanced tools and charting options. The tools include real-time data streaming and trending news. Users are also able to customize their charting. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n\n\nPros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Zero commissions for stock, ETF, and options trading in the US<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Advanced tools available via their StreetSmart Edge platform<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Bias toward high-cost financial advisors and full-service pricing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Tradestation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"Tradestation](\"https:\/\/www.publicfinanceinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tradestation-logo.png\" "\\"\\"")
<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nTradeStation has traditionally been focused on active, high-volume traders. Recently, they have expanded their network to include a robust array of educational content for beginners via a firm called YouCanTrade. They have also recently launched a cryptocurrency brokerage called TradeStation Crypto Inc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their TS Go platform offers discounted rates for futures and options trading. They have an amazing customer support service and great research and tools. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n\n\nPros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Stable, high performing platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Great research and trading tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Available both online and via a mobile app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Steep learning curve<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Confusing fee structure <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Ally Invest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"Ally](\"https:\/\/www.publicfinanceinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ally-invest-logo.png\" "\\"\\"")
<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nAlly Invest has a $0 account minimum and has $0 commissions. However, for options trading, they do charge a low $0.50 contract fee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Their platforms are available both online and as a mobile app. Interactive brokers offer a nice selection of tools such as backtesting and simulation tools. They also offer a robust selection of educational content for beginners. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n RobinHood has gained a reputation for offering low rates and zero commission fees for stocks, options, cryptocurrencies, or ETFs. A downside to RobinHood is that their selection of research tools and profile analysis is not as robust as some of the other brokers on the list. Their customer service support is limited. <\/p>\n\n\n\n RobinHood has a great, user-friendly mobile app. This is great for traders with an active lifestyle. Their platform also offers various membership tiers, with their gold margin account requiring $2,000. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n e-Trade is a high-end online broker that offers three computer-based platforms and two mobile apps. What makes e-Trade<\/a> a good option is that they offer amazing options trading tools. They also have a robust array of research tools like real-time data streaming and charting tools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n e-Trade also offers additional features like the Core Portfolios Robo-advisor service. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fidelity has gained a reputation for being the best when it comes to its zero commissions and trade order executions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They offer platforms both online and via a mobile app. Fidelity offers a robust selection of research tools, portfolio analysis reports, and they provide access to Robo-advisors. With their platform Active Trader Pro, you can get real-time data streams and up-to-date quotes on stocks.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Charles Schwab offers zero commissions for stocks, ETFs, and options. However, a downside is that their zero commission rates are only available to their US-based customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Their platform, StreetSmart Edge gives you access to advanced tools and charting options. The tools include real-time data streaming and trending news. Users are also able to customize their charting. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n TradeStation has traditionally been focused on active, high-volume traders. Recently, they have expanded their network to include a robust array of educational content for beginners via a firm called YouCanTrade. They have also recently launched a cryptocurrency brokerage called TradeStation Crypto Inc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Their TS Go platform offers discounted rates for futures and options trading. They have an amazing customer support service and great research and tools. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ally Invest has a $0 account minimum and has $0 commissions. However, for options trading, they do charge a low $0.50 contract fee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Tradestation<\/h2>\n\n\n
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