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PROS:
- Automatically invests spare change.
- Cash back at select retailers.
- Educational content available.
CONS:
- High fee on small account balances.
Fees $0per trade (on eligible US securities)
Account minimum $0
Promotion $100-$3,000 in cash bonus with qualifying deposit.
Free!
Why We Like It
Ally Invest’s robust trading platform and lineup of free research, charting, data and analytical tools make it a good choice for active traders. But it’s also appropriate for beginning investors who will appreciate that there is no account minimum and no annual fees.
PROS:
- Commission-free trades on eligible U.S. stocks, options and ETFs.
- No account minimum.
- Strong web-based platform.
- Robust research and tools.
CONS:
- No no-transaction-fee mutual funds.
- No branche
Fees $0 per trade
Account minimum $0
Promotion Get up to $600 or more when you open and fund an E*TRADE account
Free!
Why We Like It
E*TRADE has long been one of the most popular online brokers. The company's $0 commissions and strong trading platforms appeal to active traders, while beginner investors benefit from a large library of educational resources.
PROS:
- Easy-to-use tools.
- Large investment selection.
- Excellent customer support.
- Access to extensive research.
- Advanced mobile app.
- Commission-free stock, options and ETF trades.
CONS:
- Website can be difficult to navigate.
Fees $0 per trade
Account minimum $0
Promotion Get up to $625 when you open and fund a J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing account with qualifying new money
PROS:
- Easy-to-use platform.
- $0 commissions.
- App connects all Chase accounts.
- No account minimum.
CONS:
- Limited tools and research.
- Portfolio Builder tool requires $2,500 balance.
Fees $0per trade
Account minimum $0
Promotion Up to $600when you invest in a new Merrill Edge® Self-Directed account.
More details +
Account minimum $0
Promotion Up to $600when you invest in a new Merrill Edge® Self-Directed account.
Free!
PROS:
- Robust third-party research.
- Integrated with Bank of America.
CONS:
- Advanced traders may find fewer securities on offer.
Fees 0%
management fee
Account minimum $0
Promotion Free career counseling plus loan discounts with qualifying deposit
More details +
Free!
PROS:
- Broad range of low-cost investments.
- Free management.
- Automatic rebalancing.
- Customer support.
- Access to certified financial planners.
CONS:
- Limited account types.
- No tax-loss harvesting.
Fees $0 per trade
Account minimum $0
Promotion None no promotion available at this time
Free!
PROS:
- Commission-free stock and ETF trades.
- Free research.
- High-quality trading platforms.
- No account minimum.
- Good customer support.
- Large investment selection.
CONS:
- No fractional shares.
Fees $0 per trade
Account minimum $0
Promotion None,no promotion available at this time
Free!
PROS:
- Large mutual fund selection.
- Commission-free stock, options and ETF trades.
- Leader in low-cost funds.
CONS:
- Basic trading platform only.
- Limited research and data.