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$0 Commission & $0 Contract Fees

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At-A-Glance

Visualize key metrics at a glance and make confident investment decisions tailored to your unique circumstances.

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One Platform, Unlimited Opportunities

Invest in Stocks, Options, Mutual Funds and Fixed Income, all in one place.

Secure your Retirement with a No-Fee IRA

No annual fee, account set-up fee, or maintenance fee
Trade commission-free on stocks, options and mutual funds in your IRA

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All the Investment Products You Need

Diversify your portfolio with a wide selection of investment products, all commission-free.

Stocks/ETFs
Trade stocks listed on the NYSE, AMEX, Nasdaq or the Over-the-Counter (OTC) markets.
Options
Hedge your portfolio with options at $0 commission and $0 contract fees.
Mutual Funds
Choose from over 11,000 Mutual Funds and create a professionally managed portfolio.

Choose an account type that's right for you

Brokerage Account

Build your family's wealth with an Individual or Joint brokerage account. This type of account gives you access to a wide selection of asset types.

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Retirement Account

Save taxes now or later and accumulate retirement savings with a Traditional, Roth or Rollover IRA.

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Why Choose Firstrade

Always first with innovative trading technology, analytics, education and customer service since 1985.

Straightforward Pricing

Put your money into your investments, not fees.

$0 Commission Trades

$0 Options Contract Fees

No Minimums, No Inactivity Fees

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Other fees may apply. See our pricing page for more details.

Powerful Trading Platforms

Our customizable trading platforms let you manage your account and trade from your desktop, iPad or mobile phone.

Serious investors can unlock investing opportunities with OptionsWizard, our professional-grade options analytics tool.

Explore Trade Ideas

Discover investing opportunities with real-time news and premium research provided by Morningstar, OptionsPlay, Briefing.com, Zacks & more.

Read analyst reports & see when companies report earnings.
Browse upcoming IPOs
Get daily bullish and bearish trading ideas and weekly income reports
Instant options strategies based on various market outlooks

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Account Protection

Your account is insured by SIPC for up to $500,000 and by an additional insurance policy that covers up to $37.5 million. Firstrade has been serving investors for more than 37 years and is a member of FINRA and SIPC.

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