Updated October 9, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team

Top investment platforms and apps compared in the United States

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Top investment platforms and apps compared in the United States
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Robinhood logo
RobinhoodTop pick
9.4/10
  • Crypto
  • Fractional shares
  • Commission free
Minimum deposit:
$0
Stock trade fee:
$0
Account fee:
$0
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Rocket Dollar

Rocket Dollar offers self-directed retirement accounts, including the Rocket Dollar IRA and the Solo 401(k), where you make the investment decisions yourself.

Not rated
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    3
    Betterment logo
    Betterment

    Invest and earn up to $2,000

    9.6/10
      Minimum deposit:
      $10
      Account fee:
      $0
      Markets:
      Stocks, ETFs, Bonds
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      4
      Webull logo
      Webull
      9.6/10
      • Crypto
      • Demo account
      • Fractional shares
      • Commission free
      Stock trade fee:
      $0
      Markets:
      Stocks, ETFs, Options, and 4 more
      Regulators:
      FINRA, SEC, SIPC
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      5
      Fidelity logo
      Fidelity
      9.5/10
      • Experienced
      • Crypto
      • Demo account
      • Fractional shares
      • Commission free
      Minimum deposit:
      $0
      Stock trade fee:
      $0
      Account fee:
      $0
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      6
      Firstrade logo
      Firstrade
      9.5/10
      • Experienced
      • Demo account
      • Fractional shares
      • Commission free
      Minimum deposit:
      $0
      Stock trade fee:
      $0
      Account fee:
      $0
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      7
      Merrill Edge logo
      Merrill Edge

      $0 program fee for 6 months - Merrill Guided Investing: $0 for 6 months

      9.5/10
      • Experienced
      • Demo account
      • Fractional shares
      • Commission free
      Minimum deposit:
      $0
      Stock trade fee:
      $0
      Account fee:
      $0
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      8
      tastyfx logo
      tastyfx

      Deposit match bonus and trading rebates up to 15%: up to 15% rebates

      9.5/10
      • Demo account
      • Commission free
      Minimum deposit:
      $0
      Inactivity fee:
      $0
      Markets:
      Forex
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      9
      Composer logo
      Composer
      9.4/10
      • Commission free
      Minimum deposit:
      $50
      Stock trade fee:
      $0
      Account fee:
      $0
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      10
      Public logo
      Public

      Transfer your portfolio. Earn an uncapped 1% match.

      9.4/10
      • Crypto
      • Fractional shares
      • Commission free
      Minimum deposit:
      $0
      Stock trade fee:
      $0
      Markets:
      Stocks, ETFs, Crypto, and 2 more
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      Licensed in the United States

      Robinhood
      SIPC
      Betterment
      U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - registered investment adviser
      Betterment
      Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) - Betterment Securities broker-dealer member
      Betterment
      SIPC
      Webull
      FINRA
      Webull
      SEC
      Webull
      SIPC
      Fidelity
      SEC
      Fidelity
      FINRA
      Fidelity
      SIPC
      Firstrade
      SIPC
      Firstrade
      FINRA
      Merrill Edge
      FINRA
      Merrill Edge
      SEC
      tastyfx
      NFA
      tastyfx
      CFTC
      Composer
      SEC
      Composer
      FINRA
      Composer
      SIPC
      Public
      FINRA

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      Robinhood

      Robinhood

      Top pick for the United States

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