Charles Schwab adds Brokerage, Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, News, Alerts, Order Book / Level II, Videos, Blogs, and Newsletters coverage that Dividend.watch skips.
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Sunday, October 19, 2025
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Charles Schwab vs Dividend.watch comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Dividend.watch includes Dividends, and Dividend categories that Charles Schwab omits.
Charles Schwab highlights: Zero-commission online trades for stocks and ETFs; options at $0.65 per contract., thinkorswim® platform suite (desktop, web, mobile) plus Schwab Mobile, with extended 24/5 trading access to 1,100+ stocks and ETFs., and paperMoney® virtual accounts that let you practice trading with live market data..
Dividend.watch is known for: Portfolio tracker tailored to dividend investing, with clear visualization of past, present, and projected income., Dividend Safety Score that evaluates the reliability and quality of company payouts., and Calendar view of ex-dividend and payment dates, with alerts for upcoming events..
Charles Schwab
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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.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Desktop
Pricing
Other
Quick highlights
- Zero-commission online trades for stocks and ETFs; options at $0.65 per contract.
- thinkorswim® platform suite (desktop, web, mobile) plus Schwab Mobile, with extended 24/5 trading access to 1,100+ stocks and ETFs.
- paperMoney® virtual accounts that let you practice trading with live market data.
- Tradable universe spans stocks, ETFs, options, futures, and forex—though futures and forex require separate approval and are offered by Schwab Futures & Forex LLC.
- Fractional share investing via Stock Slices®: S&P 500 companies, starting from $5.
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Dividend.watch
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Editor’s pick Hands-on review
A dedicated portfolio tracker built for dividend investors. It helps you monitor holdings, forecast income, and keep tabs on payout schedules. The platform also provides a proprietary Dividend Safety Score and has partnered with Questrade, offering subscribers a discount. Pricing tiers are not fully detailed on public pages.
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Pricing
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Portfolio tracker tailored to dividend investing, with clear visualization of past, present, and projected income.
- Dividend Safety Score that evaluates the reliability and quality of company payouts.
- Calendar view of ex-dividend and payment dates, with alerts for upcoming events.
- Built-in calculator and screener to explore dividend opportunities.
- Native mobile app available, providing tracking and alerts on the go.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
4 overlapsMutual strengths include Portfolio, Watchlist, and Calendar plus 1 more area.
Where they differ
Charles Schwab
Distinct strengths include:
Brokerage
Options & Derivatives
Paper Trading
Advanced Order Types
Smart/Direct Routing
News
Alerts
Order Book / Level II
- Zero-commission online trades for stocks and ETFs; options at $0.65 per contract.
- thinkorswim® platform suite (desktop, web, mobile) plus Schwab Mobile, with extended 24/5 trading access to 1,100+ stocks and ETFs.
- paperMoney® virtual accounts that let you practice trading with live market data.
- Tradable universe spans stocks, ETFs, options, futures, and forex—though futures and forex require separate approval and are offered by Schwab Futures & Forex LLC.
Dividend.watch
Distinct strengths include:
- Portfolio tracker tailored to dividend investing, with clear visualization of past, present, and projected income.
- Dividend Safety Score that evaluates the reliability and quality of company payouts.
- Calendar view of ex-dividend and payment dates, with alerts for upcoming events.
- Built-in calculator and screener to explore dividend opportunities.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Charles Schwab | Dividend.watch |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, Calendar, Screeners Unique: Brokerage, Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, News, Alerts, Order Book / Level II, Videos, Blogs, Newsletters | Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, Calendar, Screeners Unique: Dividends, Dividend |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Currencies | Stocks, ETFs |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile, Desktop | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Other | Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Charles Schwab and Dividend.watch both support?
Both platforms cover Portfolio, Watchlist, Calendar, and Screeners workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Charles Schwab and Dividend.watch require subscriptions?
Neither platform maintains a free tier. Budget for a subscription to unlock the research coverage highlighted in this comparison.
How can you access Charles Schwab and Dividend.watch?
Both Charles Schwab and Dividend.watch support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Charles Schwab differentiates itself with Zero-commission online trades for stocks and ETFs; options at $0.65 per contract., thinkorswim® platform suite (desktop, web, mobile) plus Schwab Mobile, with extended 24/5 trading access to 1,100+ stocks and ETFs., and paperMoney® virtual accounts that let you practice trading with live market data., whereas Dividend.watch stands out for Portfolio tracker tailored to dividend investing, with clear visualization of past, present, and projected income., Dividend Safety Score that evaluates the reliability and quality of company payouts., and Calendar view of ex-dividend and payment dates, with alerts for upcoming events..
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