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Compared

Investment & brokerage platforms compared

Only entries with enough current, sourced data appear here. Each profile is re-checked on a schedule and carries its own dated changelog.

NameWhat it offersFees & ratesStatus
Charles Schwab
verified today
  • Users can execute $0 commission online trades for U.S. equities and ETFs, with options contracts available for $0.65 each.
  • Clients can access the thinkorswim platform suite at no additional charge for advanced technical trading and analysis.
  • Approved customers can buy and trade cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum directly through the Schwab Crypto platform.
$0 online trades + $0.65 per options contract
The platform offers $0 commission for online U.S. equities and ETFs, while maintaining a margin base rate of 10.00% as of late 2025.
Live
US
E*TRADE
verified today
  • Users can trade U.S.-listed stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds online with zero commission fees.
  • Eligible clients can buy, sell, and hold digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana directly on the platform.
  • Active traders can execute complex options and futures contracts through the Power E*TRADE Pro desktop platform.
Commission-free online trading
Online U.S.-listed stock, ETF, and mutual fund trades are $0, while options carry a $0.65 per-contract fee and crypto trades are charged at 50 basis points.
Live
US
Fidelity Investments
verified today
  • Users can trade U.S. stocks, ETFs, and options with zero commission fees on online brokerage platforms.
  • Customers can open a Cash Management Account that offers check writing, a debit card, and FDIC insurance through partner banks.
  • Investors can access specialized investment vehicles such as collateralized loan obligation (CLO) ETFs and cryptocurrency.
Free trading for U.S. stocks and ETFs
While standard trades are commission-free, options carry a $0.65 per contract fee, and Fidelity Go® charges a 0.35% annual advisory fee for balances of $25,000 and over.
Live
US
Hargreaves Lansdown
verified today
  • Users can invest in a wide range of assets including stocks, shares, and exchange-traded funds through general dealing accounts.
  • Investors can manage retirement savings through self-invested personal pensions and junior SIPPs.
  • Savers can move funds between different savings products offered by over 20 partner banks and building societies via the Active Savings portal.
Variable fees based on platform usage and asset types
Starting 1 March 2026, the headline platform fee is reduced to 0.35% and share dealing charges are lowered to £6.95.
Live
UK
Interactive Brokers
verified today
  • Users can trade a wide variety of assets including stocks, ETFs, options, futures, warrants, precious metals, and forex.
  • Investors can place trades using natural language through a direct integration with Claude AI.
  • Clients can fund their brokerage accounts 24/7 using stablecoins like USDC with near-instant processing.
No-commission Lite tier + per-contract fees for options
The platform offers $0 stock trades on certain plans, while Treasury trades cost 0.002% and options contracts typically cost $0.65 each with a $1 minimum per order.
Live
US
Questrade
verified today
  • Users can trade Canadian and U.S.-listed equities and ETFs with zero-commission pricing.
  • Investors can manage registered accounts including TFSAs and RRSPs without paying annual account fees.
  • Traders can access sophisticated investment options such as physical precious metals and private equity.
Free trading for stocks and ETFs
Questrade offers zero-commission pricing for online trades of Canadian and U.S. equities and ETFs, with no inactivity or annual RRSP/TFSA account fees.
Live
CA
Robinhood
verified today
  • Users can trade stocks, ETFs, and options with zero commissions and a $0 account minimum.
  • Investors can enroll in Robinhood Gold to earn 3.35% interest on uninvested cash and access lower fees for futures and index options.
  • Customers can utilize Robinhood Strategies for automated portfolio management with capped advisory fees.
$0/mo basic tier + $5/mo or $50/year Gold membership
While stock and ETF trades are commission-free, the platform charges a 1.75% fee for instant withdrawals and a $100 fee for outgoing asset transfers.
Live
US
Trading 212
verified today
  • Users can trade stocks, shares, and ETFs using a zero-commission model without paying custody fees for held assets.
  • Investors can open and manage tax-efficient accounts including Cash ISAs and Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs).
  • Clients can earn interest on their uninvested cash through a fee-free cash savings offering.
Zero-commission
While trading is commission-free, fees are charged when clients trade in a currency different from their account's base currency.
Live
UK
Wealthsimple
verified today
  • Users can trade stocks, ETFs, and crypto while accessing managed investing portfolios.
  • Individuals can manage daily spending with a no-fee chequing account and a spend card that features no foreign exchange or ATM fees.
  • Business owners can open USD accounts for cross-border payments and access lines of credit at rates as low as 3.95%.
Free tier with optional management fees
While chequing accounts have no monthly fees or minimum balance requirements, management fees apply to investment accounts.
Live
CA