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Learn how a brokerage account, Traditional IRA and Roth IRA differ.
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Filter every US broker currently covered by investment type, then compare trading costs, account charges, available accounts and important limitations side by side. Use the filters below, choose two or three brokers, then compare them side by side.
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| The broker or investing platform being compared. | Lowest amount needed to begin self-directed investing. Product and order minimums can differ. | Standard online commission for buying or selling US-listed stocks and ETFs. | Commission charged for each options contract, excluding regulatory and exchange fees. | Transaction fee for buying a mutual fund. Fund management costs are separate. | Recurring charge for keeping the account open, before optional services. | Charge for a full outgoing brokerage account transfer. Partial and product-specific fees can differ. | Where the platform can be used: Apple devices, Android devices, or the web. |
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 Charles SchwabBrokerage · Traditional IRA · Roth IRAOfficial feesChecked | $0to start | $0per trade | $0.65per contract | $0–$74.95per trade | $0account fee | $50full transfer |    |
 E*TRADEBrokerage · Traditional IRA · Roth IRAOfficial feesChecked | $0to start | $0per trade | $0.65per contract | $0per trade | $0account fee | $75full transfer | |
 FidelityBrokerage · Traditional IRA · Roth IRAOfficial feesChecked | $0to start | $0per trade | $0.65per contract | $0–$49.95per trade | $0account fee | $0full transfer | |
 Interactive BrokersBrokerage · Traditional IRA · Roth IRAOfficial feesChecked | $0to start | $0per trade | $0.15–$0.65per contract | $0–$14.95per trade | $0account fee | $0full transfer | |
 Merrill EdgeBrokerage · Traditional IRA · Roth IRAOfficial feesChecked | $0to start | $0per trade | $0.65per contract | $0–$39.95per trade | $0account fee | $49.95full transfer | |
 SoFi InvestBrokerage · Traditional IRA · Roth IRA · SEP-IRAOfficial feesChecked | $5to start | $0per trade | $0per contract | ≤$20per trade | $0account fee | $100full transfer | |
 VanguardBrokerage · Traditional IRA · Roth IRA · SEP-IRAOfficial feesChecked | $0to start | $0per trade | $1per contract | $0+per trade | $25per year | $100full transfer | |
Coverage is expanding and does not include every broker operating in the United States. Fees can change without notice. Verify eligibility, products and the complete official fee schedule before opening or funding an account. Capital is at risk.
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