Award-Winning Online Investing
Firstrade is recognized by leading financial publications as a low‑cost brokerage offering a user‑friendly trading experience. Our platform empowers active traders with $0 options contract fees and streamlined tools designed to help you stay ahead of market movements.
Top Industry Recognition
Firstrade has been recognized as one of the best online brokers, based on independent evaluations of pricing, platform performance, and overall investor experience.
Kiplinger
Best Online Broker for Options TradersFirstrade stands out for options traders with $0 options contract fees, helping active traders reduce costs without sacrificing trading capability.
Investors Business Daily
#1 Mobile Trading Platform/AppTrade, research, and manage your portfolio with confidence using Firstrade's secure and robust mobile trading platform.
StockBrokers.com
Best In Class Range of InvestmentsZero commissions on stocks, ETFs, options, and mutual funds, along with zero options contract fees, allow beginner investors to keep more of their returns while accessing a wide range of investment options.
Benzinga
Global Fintech Awards: Best Brokerage for BeginnersFirstrade makes it easy to start investing with no minimum deposit, straightforward tools, and educational resources designed for new investors.
Forbes Advisor
Best Online Broker for Beginners OverallRecognized for affordability, flexibility, and access to fractional shares, ETFs, mutual funds and options.
Industry Recognition
From account offerings to customer service, Firstrade is consistently regarded as one of the industry's best.
Firstrade pairs the fee structure of a deep-discount broker with much of the capability of a full-service brokerage. The platform distinguishes itself with aggressive $0 options contract fees, a rare pricing model that directly improves profit margins for active traders.
STOCKBROKERS.COM"Firstrade charges no commission for mutual funds — a deal few other brokers can match. With a $0 account minimum and access to over 4,000 fractional shares starting at just $5, Firstrade stands out for cost-conscious investors."
NERDWALLETActive options investors should favor Firstrade, which doesn't charge a contract fee like the others. Most of the other firms we surveyed charge a 0.65-cent fee per contract.
KIPLINGERSWhy Investors Choose Firstrade
$0 Commission trades on Stocks, ETFs, Options & Mutual Funds. $0 Options contract fees with no deposit minimum or hidden fees.
Complete Investment Array
Stocks/ETFs, Options, Fixed Income & 11,000+ Mutual Funds. Earn extra income from our DRIP and Securities Lending Program
Highly Rated Mobile Apps
Robust and user-friendly mobile app made for seamless investment management from anywhere, anytime
Strategic Market Insights
Discover trade opportunities with premium research provided by Morningstar, OptionsPlay, Trading Central, Briefing.com, Zacks & more
Superb Online Account Security
Industrial strength firewalls, encryption technology, with physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards like 2FA means your account is secure
Dedicated Client Assistance
Having problems? Our professional customer support is available 24/7, committed to addressing your needs and ready to assist via email or phone
Flexible Trading Hours
Enjoy extended + overnight trading hours from 8am to 4am (next day) to react to market moves across pre-market and after-market sessions.