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Charles Schwab is one of the world's largest brokerage firms. Some of their popular features include: commission-free ETFs and mutual funds, independent trading, 3rd party analysis and diverse products offerings. Schwab received a score of 4.6 out of 5 from Investopedia.
...read moreTD Ameritrade offers a large selection of investment products, extensive research tools, comprehensive educational offerings and a well-designed, intuitive platform. TDAmeritrade received a score of 4.6 out of 5 from Investopedia.
...read moreFidelity Investments is notable for abundant fund choices, reasonable commissions, and unmatched research materials for everyone from novices to advanced traders. Fidelity received a score of 4.5 out of 5.0 from Investopedia.
...read moreIG Group provides direct access to an industry-leading breadth of financial markets - from Forex and CFDs to commodities and cryptocurrencies - and account types with relatively low spreads and commissions. IG received a score of 4.3 out of 5 from Investopedia.
...read moreE*TRADE is one of the most popular online discount brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. We'll introduce the platform's key features offering stock, bond, ETFs, options, mutual funds and other securities. E*TRADE received a score of 4.2 out of 5.0 from Investopedia.
...read moreFOREX.com (Gain Capital) 2018
Owned by GAIN Capital (NYSE: GCAP), FOREX.com received a score of 4.2 out of 5 from Investopedia.
...read moreInteractive Brokers' sophisticated trading technology and worldwide coverage make it a top choice for both market professionals and at-home traders.
...read moreIronFX provides access to a broad selection of financial markets, including Forex, CFDs and commodities, through a variety of account types from micro accounts to non-dealing desk accounts. IronFX received a score of 4.2 out of 5 from Investopedia.
...read moreMerrill Edge is the self-directed online investing platform for Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Merrill Edge received a score of 4.1 out of 5.0 from Investopedia.
...read moreDukascopy is an EU-licensed investment broker, 100% owned by the Swiss Forex Bank Dukascopy Bank SA.
...read moreOne of the most experienced forex dealers, OANDA's service focuses on individual spot forex and CFD traders around the globe.
...read moreIn business for 14 years, XTB is one of the largest publicly-traded Forex and CFD dealers in the market. XTB received a score of 4.0 out of 5 from Investopedia.
...read moreSaxo Bank is registered in the UK and provides direct access not only to the Forex, CFD, Equities, Futures and Bond markets through a proprietary trading platform but also to standard options on Forex, Equities, Indices and Futures. Saxo Bank received a score of 3.9 out of 5 from Investopedia.
...read moreA Forex dealer with deep roots in European banking, Swissquote received a score of 3.8 out of 5 from Investopedia.
...read moreFounded in 1989, CMC Markets is an experienced forex and CFD dealer located in the UK. CMC Markets received a score of 3.6 out of 5 from Investopedia.
...read moreFXCM has been a major player in the retail Forex market since its founding in 1999. While the firm has expanded its offerings to include indices and commodities CFDs, its primary focus and strengths are still in the Forex market. FXCM received a score of 3.6 out of 5 from Investopedia.
...read moreLocated and registered in Cyprus, Forex, shares and CFD dealer Trade.com received a score of 3.6 out of 5 from Investopedia.
...read moreA platform for tech-savvy investors who have no qualms about maintaining a high minimum balance. TradeStation received a score of 3.6 out of 5.0 from Investopedia.
...read moreAlly Invest (formerly TradeKing) 2018
Ally Invest focuses on low costs and a broad product offering which will likely appeal to active stock and option investors. Ally received a score of 4.2 out of 5.0 from Investopedia.
...read moreCapital One Investing (Formerly ShareBuilder) 2018
Capital One has expanded its retail banking and financial services with an easy-to-use online brokerage platform for the self-directed investor. Capital One Investing received a score of 3.5 out of 5 from Investopedia.
...read moreFirstrade is an online discount broker with a unique stock lending program, 0.1-second trade execution guarantee, and Chinese-language support. Firstrade received a score of 3.5 out of 5.0 from Investopedia.
...read moreFounded in 2006, FxPro is a Forex and CFD dealer registered in the UK and Cyprus. FxPro received a score of 3.5 out of 5 from Investopedia.
...read moreT. Rowe Price's online brokerage is a self-directed platform meant to complement its actively managed mutual fund business. T. Rowe Price received a score of 3.4 out of 5 from Investopedia.
...read moreVanguard is the largest mutual funds provider in the US and the second-largest provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the world. Vanguard's platform is ideal for long-term investors seeking a combination of low fees and quality service. Vanguard received a score of 3.2 out of 5.0 from Investopedia.
...read moreWellsTrade (by Wells Fargo) 2018
WellsTrade, Wells Fargo's entry into the online brokerage market, is a basic, no-frills platform best for occasional buy-and-hold investors with a solid relationship with Wells Fargo's banking side. WellsTrade received a score of 3.2 out of 5.0 from Investopedia.
...read moreA subsidiary of Safecap Investments Ltd., MARKETS.COM, offers trading in more than 2,000 markets and received a score of 3.1 out of 5 from Investopedia.
...read moreLocated in Greece, Forex and CFD dealer iForex received a score of 3.0 out of 5 from Investopedia.
...read moreOnline brokerage catering to active traders with a wide range of specialized platforms and competitive commission discounts for high-volume trading. Lightspeed received a score of 2.6 out of 5 from Investopedia.
...read moreSogoTrade offers a basic, cheap trading platform with limited access to special features and proprietary tools. SogoTrade received a score of 2.5 out of 5.0 from Investopedia.
...read moreJust2Trade is a discount brokerage focused on stock and options trading on the U.S. exchange with commission rates lower than most of its competitors.
...read morePlus500 is a streamlined broker that focuses on trading in a wide range of financial markets with relatively low spreads and no commissions without offering many ancillary services. Plus500 received a score of 2.3 out of 5 from Investopedia.
...read moreA CFD and spread-betting trading hub for the United Kingdom's international banking and financial services giant.
...read moreOnline brokerage focusing on efficient, user-friendly tools for active traders, with multiple platforms and a simple commission structure. ChoiceTrade received a score of 2.0 out of 5.0 from Investopedia.
...read moreA lean, mean app-based brokerage touting commission-free stock and ETF trading and an intuitive, though basic, trading interface.
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