VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★
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Thursday, September 25, 2025
Top Brokerage Tools for Investing
Community-ranked brokerage software ordered by net upvotes with starred picks breaking close calls.
Every entry here is part of our living directory of brokerage software for investors, traders, and analysts. We surface tools that earn consistent upvotes from the community, highlight trusted platforms we’ve personally vetted, and track popularity shifts so research, screening, and execution workflows stay current. Use this page to compare pricing tiers, platforms, and capabilities side by side, then dive into individual reviews for deeper due diligence.
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Ranked tools
- 1
European brokerage offering access to more than 45 exchanges across around 30 countries. Pricing is commission-based rather than subscription. Real-time quotes are available as per-exchange paid add-ons, while free quotes are typically delayed by 15 minutes. Short selling and derivatives access require an Active, Trader, or Day Trader profile. Certain order types (e.g. trailing stops) are only supported on select venues. U.S. BATS quotes become real-time after executing a U.S. trade and remain active until the end of the following month.
Pricing: OtherPlatforms: Web, MobileCategories: Brokerage • Portfolio • Watchlist • Advanced Order Types • Smart/Direct Routing • Order Book / Level II
- 2
A global, multi-asset direct-access broker with coverage across 160 markets in 36 countries and 28 currencies. Crypto trading and some services vary by region (IBKR Crypto is powered by Paxos or Zero Hash where supported). Client APIs include the Client Portal Web API and TWS API; retail users authenticate via the local Client Portal Gateway, while OAuth2 applies to approved web integrations.
Pricing: OtherPlatforms: Web, Mobile, Desktop, APICategories: Brokerage • Paper Trading • Advanced Order Types • Smart/Direct Routing • Order Book / Level II • APIs & SDKs • Data APIs • Portfolio • Watchlist • Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown) • Scenario & Stress Tests • Performance Attribution • Options & Derivatives
- 3
Revolut offers commission-free stock and ETF trading within a monthly allowance that scales with your plan. Beyond that, fees are tiered (as low as 0.12% on Ultra). Web trading is available in the EEA with Trading Pro, while the app is the main entry point elsewhere. Bonds, commodities, and crypto round out the product set, alongside a robo-advisor in the US with a 0.25% annual fee. Precious metals are offered but not FCA-regulated.
Pricing: Free, SubscriptionPlatforms: Mobile, WebCategories: Brokerage • Portfolio • Watchlist • Alerts • News • ETF Overview • Wealth Management • Downloadable Tax Reports • Education
- 4
A U.S.-only brokerage (18+) offering $0-commission stock and ETF trading with fractional shares, plus integrated Bitcoin trading and Lightning transfers. Custom trigger-based orders are supported for both stocks and Bitcoin, though they are not traditional limit orders. Tax documents can be downloaded directly from the web Documents portal.
Pricing: FreePlatforms: Mobile, WebCategories: Brokerage • Portfolio • Downloadable Tax Reports
- 5
One of the largest US brokerages, combining commission-free stock and ETF trading with deep functionality through the thinkorswim® platform suite (desktop, web, and mobile). Options are priced at $0.65 per contract, with 24/5 trading on over a thousand stocks and ETFs. Investors can trade futures and forex (approval required), use paperMoney® for risk-free practice, and even buy fractional shares of S&P 500 companies starting at $5 through Stock Slices®. Schwab also provides flexible alerts, advanced order types, tax integrations, and access to research and screeners—all backed by decades of brand trust.
Pricing: OtherPlatforms: Web, Mobile, DesktopCategories: Brokerage • Portfolio • Watchlist • Options & Derivatives • Paper Trading • Advanced Order Types • Smart/Direct Routing • News • Alerts • Calendar • Order Book / Level II • Videos • Blogs • Newsletters • Screeners
- 6
A multi-asset broker combining traditional investing with social trading. Known for CopyTrader™, Smart Portfolios, and a $100K demo account. In the U.S., stock and ETF trading is commission-free, options trade at zero commission or contract fees, and crypto carries a 1% fee with state restrictions. CopyTrader is limited to crypto in the U.S., while Smart Portfolios require a $500 minimum investment. Copying other traders starts from $200.
Pricing: FreePlatforms: Web, MobileCategories: Brokerage • Copy/Social Trading • Paper Trading • Advanced Order Types • Portfolio • Watchlist • News • Alerts • Calendar • Dividends • IPO • Data Visualizations • Analyst Forecasts • Analyst Recommendations • Analyst Price Targets • Education
- 7
A leading U.S. brokerage offering commission-free stock and ETF trades, plus robust platforms for both casual investors and active traders. Options contracts are priced at $0.65 each. Advanced conditional order types and streaming Level II data are available through Active Trader Pro, Fidelity’s professional desktop platform.
Pricing: OtherPlatforms: Web, Mobile, DesktopCategories: Brokerage • Portfolio • Watchlist • Advanced Order Types • Smart/Direct Routing • Order Book / Level II • News • Financials • Options & Derivatives
- 8
A global CFD broker offering trading across web, mobile, MT4/MT5, and TradingView. Accounts come with 0% commissions and no deposit, withdrawal, or order fees — though spreads, overnight swaps, and currency conversion charges apply. Social and copy trading is enabled via Pelican Exchange Europe and through MT4/MT5 integrations. Retail leverage is capped at 1:30 depending on jurisdiction, with some regions requiring protections such as guaranteed stop-losses. Crypto CFDs are not available to UK residents.
Pricing: FreePlatforms: Web, Mobile, DesktopCategories: Brokerage • Advanced Order Types • Copy/Social Trading • Alerts • Education
- 9
Mobile-first bank with built-in investing. Customers can trade stocks, ETFs, and crypto directly in the app. Stock and ETF trades are free across all plans, with fractional investing and recurring plans available. Ready-made funds are powered by BlackRock, while crypto trading is supported by Bitpanda. Fees vary by asset and plan tier, and availability depends on country of residence.
Pricing: Free, SubscriptionPlatforms: MobileCategories: Brokerage • Wealth Management • Watchlist
- 10
Robinhood is a US and UK brokerage offering commission-free trading in stocks, ETFs, and options, plus access to futures and crypto. Options carry per-contract fees. Robinhood Gold ($5/month after a 30-day trial) unlocks Nasdaq TotalView Level II, Morningstar research, larger instant deposits, and a 3% IRA match for eligible customers. The platform also offers 24-Hour Market trading on select symbols, real crypto wallets with deposits/withdrawals, and an accessible mobile-first design.
Pricing: Free, Subscription, OtherPlatforms: Web, MobileCategories: Brokerage • Portfolio • Watchlist • Options & Derivatives • Advanced Order Types • Order Book / Level II • News • Downloadable Tax Reports
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About Me
Hey! Thanks for stopping by. I'm an independent investor with a soft spot for coding and the stock market - especially value investing (as you can probably tell from the tools I've collected here, haha). Hopefully you'll find something useful or interesting along the way.
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- Twitter / X: @Jera_Value
- Substack: Jera Value
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Starred Tools
These are my top picks. Tools I've tested thoroughly and found to be excellent. They do their job really well, and I use them a lot. If you're not already familiar with them, I highly recommend checking them out.
Tested Tools
These are tools I've tried and found to be solid, but not standout. Think of them as passing an initial quality screen: worth exploring, though not all will be exceptional.
Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.