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Charles Schwab
🇺🇸 US
Featured
Full-service investing with zero commissions
SEC
Since 1971
35.0M+ users
95
Trust Score
4.5
Overview
Charles Schwab offers zero-commission trading with excellent research and support. Great for US long-term investors.
Best For
Long-term investors
US residents
Research seekers
Not Ideal For
International clients
Active forex traders
Pros
- Zero commission stocks/ETFs
- Excellent research (Schwab Equity Ratings)
- 24/7 customer support
- Physical branches
Cons
- US residents only
- Forex limited
- Platform less advanced than IBKR
Fees & Pricing
Stock Delivery
Free
Intraday
Free
Options
$0.65/contract
Futures
$2.25/contract
Mutual Funds
Free (Schwab funds)
Account Fees
Free
Account Opening
Free
Annual Maintenance
Free
Inactivity Fee
Features & Platforms
Trading Platforms
Web
Desktop (StreetSmart Edge)
iOS
Android
Available Instruments
Stocks
ETFs
Options
Futures
Bonds
Mutual Funds
API Access
Paper Trading
Copy Trading
Research Tools
IPO Access
Mutual Funds
US Stocks
Margin Trading
Last updated: December 1, 2024