VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
A CURATED DIRECTORY OF FINANCIAL TOOLS AND RESOURCES
Firstrade Review, Pricing, and Features
Firstrade
Firstrade is an online brokerage for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, options, and fixed income, with web and mobile access for U.S. and supported international users. It advertises $0 online commissions for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and options, while regulatory, fund, borrow, fixed-income, transfer, and service costs still apply. International eligibility follows its 27-country matrix.
Best for
- U.S. and supported international investors seeking $0 online stock, ETF, mutual-fund, and options commissions.
- Long-term investors looking for one broker for equities, funds, listed options, and fixed income.
- International applicants in the official 27-country matrix who can fund a USD brokerage account.
Watch out
- International onboarding is limited to 27 named countries and regions and cannot be generalized globally.
- ACH requires an eligible same-owner U.S. bank account. many international customers will need a USD wire.
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Pricing
Key fees from the official fee schedule
Source-checked · Aug 23, 2026Online stocks, ETFs and mutual funds
Online listed options
Fixed-income transactions
The Apex sweep is a brokerage cash feature, not a separately opened savings account. Cash receives FDIC eligibility only after it reaches a program bank; otherwise SIPC rules apply. International access is limited to the official supported-country matrix and individual or joint registrations. It should not be generalized to every non-U.S. resident or to international entity accounts. See the Firstrade fee schedule for your country.
Key features
- Online stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and listed options with $0 stated commission.
- Selected stock and ETF fractions using dollar or share orders during market hours.
- U.S. individual, joint, custodial, education, IRA, entity, and club registrations.
- International individual and eligible joint brokerage for 27 named countries and regions.
- Treasuries, agencies, municipals, bonds, and CDs using net-yield or disclosed transaction pricing.
- Same-owner ACH, USD checks, wires, and account transfers, subject to registration limits.
- U.S. 1099-series and international 1042-S reporting where applicable.
Broker details
Account and availability
Available in 1 countryU.S. brokerage
Available in 27 countriesInternational
AccountU.S. brokerage
Individual and joint cash or margin brokerage, Custodial brokerage and Coverdell ESA, Traditional, Roth, rollover, SEP and SIMPLE IRA, Eligible entity and investment-club accounts · USD base currency · $0 stock-trading minimum
AccountInternational
International individual cash or margin brokerage, International joint brokerage where accepted · USD base currency · $0 stock-trading minimum
Cash and trading
Interest on uninvested cash
0.15% current rate
DepositsU.S. brokerage
ACH $0; other method and bank fees can apply
Same-owner ACH at a U.S. bank, USD check, domestic or international wire, or account transfer · ACH profile setup typically takes 2 to 3 business days; wire timing varies
WithdrawalsU.S. brokerage
ACH $0; other method, transfer and bank fees can apply
Same-owner ACH, check, domestic or international wire, or account transfer · Varies by method, settlement and deposit hold
DepositsInternational
ACH $0; bank and wire fees can apply
Wire, or ACH when the customer has an eligible same-name U.S. bank account · Incoming wire generally takes 1 to 2 business days after receipt
WithdrawalsInternational
ACH $0; bank and wire fees can apply
Wire, or ACH to an eligible same-name U.S. bank account · Varies by method, settlement and withdrawal review
Fractional shares
Limited availability
Selected equities and ETFs · $5 purchase minimum
Tax support · United StatesU.S. brokerage
Country tax report provided
Tax support · 27 countriesInternational
Country tax report provided
Austria, Belgium, China, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR China, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Macao SAR China, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom
Regulation and protection
Firstrade Securities Inc.
SEC and FINRA; member SIPC · CRD 16843; SEC 8-34642
Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) · $500,000, including a $250,000 cash limit
Covers missing eligible assets after broker failure, not market loss. Apex has excess coverage with a $150 million aggregate policy limit, subject to its terms and sublimits.
Apex FDIC bank sweep · $250,000 per depositor, ownership category and program bank
Only cash swept to a program bank qualifies, aggregated with other same-capacity deposits. Cash at Apex or in transit is subject to SIPC instead.
Source-checked · Reviewed Aug 23, 2026 · Official sources: Firstrade Securities broker report, Firstrade form center, Firstrade international accounts, Firstrade pricing, Firstrade FDIC sweep program, Fund your Firstrade account, Firstrade fractional share trading disclosure, Firstrade tax center
FAQ
Is Firstrade free?
Firstrade should not be treated as free software. Brokerage access may have no monthly charge, but transaction, FX, market-data, custody, transfer, product, or spread costs can apply depending on the offer and jurisdiction. Check the broker details and official fee schedule.
Who is Firstrade best for?
It suits beginner, intermediate, and advanced users.
What platforms and connections does Firstrade support?
You can use Firstrade on Web and Mobile.
Which markets does Firstrade cover?
Firstrade covers North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and Middle East. It tracks Stocks, ETFs, Options, Mutual Funds, and Bonds. Identifiers include Ticker and CUSIP.
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