Best Brokerage Tools for Investing

E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley

E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley covers taxable, retirement, custodial, trust, estate, and business accounts. It offers $0 online US-listed stock and ETF trades, Power E*TRADE, options, mutual funds, bonds, research, selected fractional securities, and tax or transfer support. Its standard cash sweep pays 0.01% APY below $500,000 at the current variable rate.

eToro

eToro is a multi-asset broker with social trading. Depending on location, it offers stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, commodities, and currencies, plus CopyTrader, Smart Portfolios, fractional investing, and a demo account. It favors ease and community over deep research or tax-lot tools.

Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC)

Fidelity combines a U.S. brokerage, research, mobile and active-trader apps, options, bonds, mutual funds, fractional shares, and a separate crypto account. It has no public trading API, and several products and data services have separate fees.

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.

Freetrade

Freetrade is an app-first UK broker with GIA, Stocks and Shares ISA, Junior ISA, and SIPP accounts. Basic is free; Standard and Plus exchange a monthly subscription for lower FX, higher capped cash interest, and extra service. It suits long-term investors more than users who need margin, derivatives, or multi-currency cash.

Groww

Groww is an India-based self-directed broker for NSE and BSE shares, ETFs, mutual funds, IPOs, equity derivatives, and MCX commodities. There is no account-opening or maintenance fee, while equity orders, derivatives, DP debits, and optional MTF each have their own charges.

Groww - IPOs (Apply & Calendar)

Groww IPO is the IPO calendar and application flow inside Groww for Indian retail investors. Browse upcoming, open, and closed issues, apply through a UPI mandate, track allotment and listing, and follow updates in the same broker app. The flow requires Groww account and KYC eligibility; its separate trading API does not document IPO applications.

Hargreaves Lansdown

Hargreaves Lansdown offers UK funds, listed securities, research, service, and a wide range of tax wrappers. Its strength is account breadth and administration. Frequent traders should compare platform, dealing, and FX charges rather than assume the broadest service is the cheapest.

interactive investor

interactive investor is a flat-fee UK platform for Trading Accounts, ISAs, SIPPs, Junior ISAs, and family portfolios. Core, Plus, and Premium subscriptions trade predictable platform charges against different service levels. Dealing, FX, and special-service fees still vary by plan.

Lightyear

Lightyear is a brokerage app for customers in the UK and supported European countries. It combines stocks, ETFs, funds, selected bonds, multi-currency cash, investment plans, and basic AI research. Crypto is limited to eligible EU customers. It is not an equity terminal, factor screener, or backtesting system.

Markets.com

Markets.com is a global CFD broker with web, mobile, desktop, MetaTrader, and TradingView across supported products and jurisdictions. It is an execution service, so availability, protections, and costs vary by country. A free account does not remove spreads, swaps, FX, taxes, or other charges.

Merrill Edge

Merrill Edge is Bank of America's self-directed brokerage with $0 online stock and ETF commissions, options, funds, bonds, retirement accounts, research, MarketPro, and linked banking. Its standard cash sweep pays 0.01% below $1 million.

Monex Securities

Monex Securities serves Japan residents with Japanese and U.S. stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, and derivatives. Domestic per-order fees range from ¥55 to ¥1,070; U.S. stock and ETF trades cost 0.495% up to $22, and One Share supports eligible Japanese odd lots.

MyInvestor

MyInvestor combines Spanish banking with a self-directed stock and ETF broker. Standard stock and ETF trades cost 0.12% with €3 and €1 minimums; custody and inactivity are free. It handles Spanish tax reporting, but has no fractional shares and limits non-Spain access.

N26

N26 Invest puts stocks, ETFs, crypto, ready-made funds, and recurring plans inside the N26 banking app where available. It is convenient bank-native investing for eligible European users, not advanced research, web trading, or developer data access.

National Bank Direct Brokerage

National Bank Direct Brokerage gives Canadian residents $0 online stock and ETF commissions plus options, funds, fixed income, CAD/USD accounts, and registered accounts. Administration, options, FX, transfer, and service fees still affect total cost.

Nubank Investments

Nubank Investments provides Nu Investimentos brokerage through the Nubank app for eligible Brazil residents. Nubank charges R$0 for digital stock and BDR orders, account maintenance, and custody. B3, fund, issuer, product, and tax charges can still apply.

Pearler

Pearler is an Australian long-term investing platform with CHESS-sponsored ASX holdings, custodied U.S. shares, and automation. Direct buys and sells cost A$6.50, U.S. fractional shares are supported, and optional USD cash earns a variable rate.

Public.com

Public combines self-directed stocks, ETFs, bonds, options, recurring plans, and optional Premium. Regular-hours U.S.-listed equity trades are $0 commission, but extended hours, OTC, plan, transfer, and regulatory fees still matter. High-Yield Cash is a separate brokerage account.

Qtrade Direct Investing

Qtrade Direct Investing is a Canadian self-directed broker for stocks, ETFs, options, funds, and fixed income. Online equity, ETF, and fund commissions are $0, while options, account, product, FX, and service fees still apply.

Rakuten Securities

Rakuten Securities serves Japan residents with domestic and overseas stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, and derivatives. Zero Course can remove domestic commissions under conditions; U.S. securities cost 0.495% up to $22 and Kabumini supports eligible one-share odd lots.

RBC Direct Investing

RBC Direct Investing combines a Canadian bank brokerage with web and mobile trading, research, registered accounts, and RBC funding. Full-Suite stock and ETF trades cost $9.95, active traders may pay $6.95, and selected ETFs can be commission-free. Options and FX add cost.

Robinhood

Robinhood offers US stock, ETF, options, futures, and crypto trading through mobile and web apps. Gold adds cash, margin, IRA, and managed-account benefits; annual membership is required for Gold Card and mortgage offers. Subscription, routing, margin, staking, contract, exchange, and regulatory fees affect the total cost.

SBI Securities

SBI Securities is a Japan-resident brokerage for Japanese and overseas stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, and derivatives. Zero Revolution can remove some domestic commissions under electronic-delivery conditions; U.S. stock and ETF trades cost 0.495% up to $22.

Scalable Capital

Scalable Capital is a European broker and wealth app for stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, crypto ETPs, derivatives, savings plans, and automated ETF portfolios. Eligible clients can use its web, mobile, CLI, or MCP tools.

Selfwealth

Selfwealth offers CHESS-sponsored ASX trading and custodied U.S. and Hong Kong access for Australian tax residents. It uses flat transaction fees, supports several account entities, pays no interest on cash, and does not offer fractional shares.

SMARTBROKER+

SMARTBROKER+ is a German brokerage with German and international exchange access. Custody is free, eligible gettex orders from €500 can cost €0, and eligible savings-plan executions are free. Venue, size, currency and product determine the final cost.

SoFi Invest

SoFi Self-Directed Invest offers stocks, ETFs, options, mutual funds, selected alternative funds, and thousands of fractional securities. Standard online commissions are $0, while fund, transfer, inactivity, regulatory, and service charges still apply. The brokerage sweep is separate from SoFi Checking and Savings.

Stake

Stake gives eligible Australians CHESS-sponsored ASX trading plus a separate DriveWealth U.S. account. Brokerage is A$3 or US$3 up to 30,000, U.S. fractions start at US$10, and ordinary cash earns no customer interest.

TC2000

TC2000 provides charts, screening, alerts, paper trading, options analysis, and brokerage trading for U.S. stocks, ETFs, and options. The anonymous free version is limited; paid plans and optional data feeds add real-time workflows.

TD Direct Investing

TD Direct Investing is a Canadian brokerage for stocks, ETFs, options, funds, and fixed income. Whole-share trades cost $9.99, eligible partial-share trades cost $1.99, and selected ETFs have no commission. It supports WebBroker, mobile trading, research, registered accounts, and TD account transfers.

Trading 212

Trading 212 is an app broker for stocks, ETFs, fractional orders, recurring Pies, and UK ISA and SIPP wrappers, with a separate CFD product. Invest, ISA, and SIPP trades have zero platform commission and custody fees; FX, taxes, spreads, financing, and market costs still apply.

Vanguard Brokerage

Vanguard Brokerage offers U.S. stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, options, retirement accounts, automatic investing, and Vanguard fund research. It suits long-term investors more than active traders who need detailed charts, options analysis, or an API.

Wealthsimple

Wealthsimple combines Canadian self-directed brokerage with separate managed, crypto, chequing, and savings products. The brokerage supports eligible Canadian and U.S. stocks and ETFs, options, margin accounts, and physically backed gold, but not securities listed outside North America.

Webull

Webull provides web, mobile, and desktop trading for stocks, ETFs, options, fractional shares, paper trading, charts, and order tools. Separate Webull services cover futures, crypto, and advice. It does not provide full tax accounting or a professional data terminal.