Platforms for executing trades
Seamless for Chase Bank clients. Solid 'core' brokerage features but lacks advanced trading tools.
Advanced technical charting on mobile. Highly popular with Gen Z and active 'swing' traders.
The gold standard for retail investors. Excels in customer service, research, and zero-fee index funds.
Best overall platform for all-around utility. Successfully integrated TD Ameritrade's Thinkorswim platform.
The premier choice for active and international traders. Industry-leading margin rates and global market access.
Specifically engineered for high-probability options and futures trading. Competitive flat-fee pricing.
A top-tier web experience with excellent tools for options and retirement planning.
Built for 'hardcore' algorithmic and technical traders. Requires a higher learning curve.
The pioneer of mobile-first trading. Now a serious contender with IRA matching and 24-hour market access.
Unique 'Pie-based' investing. Best for automated, long-term portfolio management rather than day trading.
Best for long-term 'buy and hold' investors focused on low-cost mutual funds and ETFs.
Best for Bank of America customers due to the 'Preferred Rewards' integration and high-quality research.
High-level data and pro-grade tools for free. Growing rapidly in the retail space.
Innovative social features and unique asset classes (Royalties, Alts). No Payment for Order Flow (PFOF).
Best all-in-one financial app. Offers IPO access and fractional shares with a strong community focus.
Strong options trading platform with $0 contract fees. Excellent for Chinese-speaking investors.
Streamlined experience for Ally Bank users. Strong focus on ease of use and automated portfolios.
Best for existing Wells Fargo customers; recently overhauled its mobile app to compete.
Subscription-based model aimed at absolute beginners and micro-investors.