Charles Schwab adds Brokerage, Portfolio, Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, Alerts, Order Book / Level II, Videos, and Blogs coverage that ListingTrack skips.
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Head-to-head
Charles Schwab vs ListingTrack comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
ListingTrack includes IPO, Acquisitions, and Delisted 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..
ListingTrack is known for: Core datasets: IPOs, SPACs, public M&A, and Pre‑IPO (free access to core data)., Theme coverage (e.g., AI, Nuclear, Defense) and weekly newsletter with curated event‑driven summaries., and Real‑time listing data and key‑event tracking across listings and corporate actions..
ListingTrack keeps a free entry point that Charles Schwab lacks.
Charles Schwab ships a mobile app. ListingTrack is web/desktop only.
Charles Schwab
schwab.com
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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ListingTrack
listingtrack.io
Event‑ and theme‑driven market‑intel platform focused on IPOs, SPACs, public M&A and pre‑IPO pipelines. Core datasets (IPOs, SPACs, M&A, Pre‑IPO) and thematic coverage are available on the free tier; Pro tiers unlock watchlists, screeners and data export. Real‑time listing data and key‑event tracking are central use cases.
Platforms
Web
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Core datasets: IPOs, SPACs, public M&A, and Pre‑IPO (free access to core data).
- Theme coverage (e.g., AI, Nuclear, Defense) and weekly newsletter with curated event‑driven summaries.
- Real‑time listing data and key‑event tracking across listings and corporate actions.
- Interactive dashboards with advanced filtering (screeners) on Pro; data export on higher tiers.
- Watchlists (available on Pro Lite and above).
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
5 overlapsMutual strengths include Watchlist, News, and Calendar plus 2 more areas.
Where they differ
Charles Schwab
Distinct strengths include:
Brokerage
Portfolio
Options & Derivatives
Paper Trading
Advanced Order Types
Smart/Direct Routing
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.
ListingTrack
Distinct strengths include:
- Core datasets: IPOs, SPACs, public M&A, and Pre‑IPO (free access to core data).
- Theme coverage (e.g., AI, Nuclear, Defense) and weekly newsletter with curated event‑driven summaries.
- Real‑time listing data and key‑event tracking across listings and corporate actions.
- Interactive dashboards with advanced filtering (screeners) on Pro; data export on higher tiers.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Charles Schwab | ListingTrack |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Watchlist, News, Calendar, Newsletters, Screeners Unique: Brokerage, Portfolio, Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, Alerts, Order Book / Level II, Videos, Blogs | Shared: Watchlist, News, Calendar, Newsletters, Screeners Unique: IPO, Acquisitions, Delisted |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Currencies | Stocks |
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 |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Other | Free, 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 | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Charles Schwab and ListingTrack both support?
Both platforms cover Watchlist, News, Calendar, Newsletters, and Screeners workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
ListingTrack offers a free entry point, while Charles Schwab requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
Which tool has mobile access?
Charles Schwab ships a dedicated mobile experience, while ListingTrack focuses on web or desktop access.
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 ListingTrack stands out for Core datasets: IPOs, SPACs, public M&A, and Pre‑IPO (free access to core data)., Theme coverage (e.g., AI, Nuclear, Defense) and weekly newsletter with curated event‑driven summaries., and Real‑time listing data and key‑event tracking across listings and corporate actions..
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