Brokerage Firms

Here are some of the more popular brokers for your consideration. By law, we cannot recommend a specific broker, but you can use this list as a starting point to help you choose the right broker for your trading and investing needs. The information presented below is believed to be accurate, but you should check with the specific broker to verify this information, as it could change without our prior knowledge.

Options House

Phone: 877.598.3190
Trade Types: Equities, Options, Futures, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Bonds, Stocks
Account Minimum: $2,000
Pricing: Stocks: $4.95 Flat Rate / Options:$4.95 base + $0.65 per contract / Futures: $1.50 per contract
Features: Web-based platform, mobile compatibility, customizable, analysis
Demo Account: Yes

Trade Kings

Phone: 855.880.2559
Trade Types: Stocks, Options, ETFs, Bonds, Mutual Funds, Forex, Futures, Fixed Income
Account Minimum: $2,500 for Managed Portfolio
No minimum for a self-directed account
Pricing: Stocks/ETFs: $4.95 Flat Rate Options: $4.95 base + $0.65 per contract Bonds:$1 per bond
Features: Volume/Balance Pricing discounts, research and market analysis, Ally Invest Managed Portfolio
Demo Account: No

Schwab

Phone: 888.280.8020
Trade Types: Stocks, Futures, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Bonds, Stocks
Account Minimum: $1,000
Pricing: Stocks:$4.95 Flat Rate Options:$4.95 base + $0.65 per contract Futures:$3.50 per contract
Features: No opening or maintenance fee, phone trade, broker-assisted trade, mobile trading
Demo Account: Yes

Fidelity

Phone: 800.343.3548
Trade Types: Stocks, Options, ETFs, Bonds, CDs, Mutual Funds, Sector Funds
Account Minimum: $2,500
Pricing: Stocks:$4.95 Flat Rate Options: $4.95 base + $0.65 per contract Bonds: $1 per bond
Features: No annual fee, managed portfolios, research tools
Demo Account: Yes

Interactive Brokers (US)

Phone: 877.442.2757
Trade Types: Stocks, Options, ETFs, Bonds, CDs, Mutual Funds, Futures, Forex
Account Minimum: $10,000
Pricing: Stocks: $0 Flat Rate/$0.005 per share Options:$0 base + $0.70 per contract
Features: 63 order types, web-based platform, variety of additional tools, mobile trading, broker assisted trades
Demo Account: No

Interactive Brokers (INTL)

Phone: 877.745.4222 (Canada) 00800.42.276537 (Europe)
Trade Types: Stocks, Options, ETFs, Bonds, CDs, Mutual Funds, Futures, Forex
Account Minimum: $10,000 USD Equivalent
Pricing: Stocks: $0 Flat Rate/$0.005 per share Options: $0 base + $0.70 per contract
Features: 63 order types, web-based platform, variety of additional tools, mobile trading, broker assisted trades
Demo Account: No

TD Ameritrade

Phone: 800.454.9272 (US) 800.368.3668 (INTL)
Trade Types: Bonds, Fixed Income, ETFs, Forex, Futures, IPOs, Mutual Funds, Options, Stocks
Account Minimum: $2,000
Pricing: Stocks: Stocks/ETFs: $6.95
Options: $6.95 base + $0.75 per contract Futures: $2.25 per contract
Features: Device Synce, Custom Alerts, In-App Chat, Trade Finder, Mobile Trading
Demo Account: Yes

Trade Station

Phone: 800.808.9336
Trade Types: Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Mutual Funds, Bonds
Account Minimum: $500 Cash Accounts $2,000 Margin Accounts
Pricing: Stocks/ETFs: $5.00 Options: $5.00 base + $0.50 per contract Futures: $0.25-$1.20 per contract
Features: Other pricing plans (per sharre/unbundled), mobile trading
Demo Account: Yes

Last updated: 10-19-17