Investing & trading
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No matter how you like to invest, we help you make educated decisions you can feel confident about.
$0 commissions
Buy and sell US stocks and ETFs online commission-free.1
Trade any amount
Buy US stocks and ETFs for as little as $1 with fractional shares.
Get an edge
Our intelligent tools and technology can help you make smarter trading decisions.
Whether you trade a lot or a little, we can help you get ahead
The EquityTradestation Account®
Gain the advantage of a EquityTradestation brokerage account
Our full-featured brokerage account unlocks what you need to grow as an investor—from $0 commission trades, to our powerful research and tools.
Education for all
Learn how to improve your investing results
Build your investment knowledge with our collection of videos, articles, and professional insights for investors of all experience levels.
Advanced trading
Take your trading to the next level
The edge you've been searching for is right at your fingertips, with free technology and tools to help you visualize and track your next trade target.
Single-screen trade station
Trading Dashboard
Tackle all of your trading needs in a single screen—get real-time market data, research ideas, and execute trades right now. Works on any browser, desktop, or tablet.
Advanced trader platform
Active Trader Pro®
Download our advanced trading platform to help make smarter decisions throughout each trade. Includes real-time insights and visual snapshots to monitor investments.
EquityTradestation® Basket Portfolios
Not your everyday basket investing. A faster and easier way to build a basket of stocks and ETFs and manage it as one investment. More possibilities. More control.
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Industry-leading research and analysis
Take the guesswork out of investing with research tools and analysis from Fidelity that are ranked #1 by Investor's Business Daily.6
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Explore your investment choices
We'll help you find investments that may fit you from a broad offering, including stocks, options, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and mutual funds.
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Lowest published margin rates2
EquityTradestation 8.25%
Schwab 10.825%
E*Trade 11.20%
Vanguard 10.75%
Does not take payment for order flow from market makers for stock and ETF trades
EquityTradestation Yes
Schwab No
E*Trade No
Vanguard No
ZERO expense ratio index mutual funds9
EquityTradestation Yes
Schwab No
E*Trade No
Vanguard No
ZERO account fees
EquityTradestation 8.25%
Schwab 10.825%
E*Trade 11.20%
Vanguard 10.75%
Fractional share trading with access to more than 7,000 US stocks and ETFs*
EquityTradestation Yes
Schwab S&P 500 only
E*Trade No
Vanguard Vanguard ETFs only
ZERO expense ratio index mutual funds9
EquityTradestation Yes
Schwab No
E*Trade No
Vanguard No
Table compares pricing for retail investors.
*For fractional share trading, EquityTradestation's minimum transaction value is $1.00. Schwab requires a minimum transaction value of $5.00. E*TRADE does not offer fractional share trading. Vanguard's minimum transaction value is $1.00. All data are sourced from public websites as of December 20, 2024 and subject to change.