Top Low-Fee Brokers - Commissions, Spreads, FX and Custody Fees
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Best low-fee brokers

There is no single "low fee"-the true cost of a trade comprises multiple distinct components: commissions, spreads, currency conversion fees, custody charges, account maintenance fees, deposit and withdrawal fees, and the interest rate on any margin loan. A low charge in one area typically corresponds to higher costs elsewhere; therefore, the low-fee brokers listed on this page are evaluated based on their total cost structure rather than headline figures alone. For international investors, currency conversion represents a significant hidden expense-a modest foreign exchange markup on each cross-currency transaction can exceed nominal commission savings. Consequently, multi-currency accounts often deliver superior overall value compared with zero-commission platforms when considering the complete cost calculation.

eToro

eToro

Investors seeking stocks, ETFs, options and futures

CySEC FCA ASIC FSAS FSRA
Stocks ETFs Options Futures Forex CFDs Crypto

eToro is a multi-asset platform with stocks, ETFs, crypto, CFDs, CopyTrader, Smart Portfolios and a free $100,000 demo account.

  • No account opening fee
  • No management fee
  • No inactivity fee
Libertex

Libertex

Investors seeking stocks, ETFs, options and forex

CySEC BaFin
Stocks ETFs Options Forex CFDs Crypto

Libertex combines CFD trading across major asset classes with commission-free real stock investing through Libertex Invest.

  • 0% commission on Libertex Invest stock purchases
  • CFD commissions start from 0.0%
  • Deposits are free
DEGIRO

DEGIRO

Investors seeking stocks, ETFs, options and crypto

BaFin DNB AFM
Stocks ETFs Options Crypto

DEGIRO is an execution-only broker with low account costs, ETF and stock trading, options, bonds, funds and crypto investing on web and mobile platforms.

  • No deposit or withdrawal fees
  • No monthly service fees
  • ETF Core Selection has € 0 commission plus € 1 handling
Axos Invest

Axos Invest

Investors seeking stocks, ETFs and options

SEC FINRA SIPC
Stocks ETFs Options

Axos Invest is a US robo-advisor and self-directed brokerage offering managed portfolios and commission-free trading, backed by Axos Financial.

  • Low 0.24% annual fee for Managed Portfolios
  • Commission-free stocks and ETFs in self-directed accounts
  • No withdrawal or inactivity fees
Public

Public

Investors seeking stocks, ETFs, options and crypto

SEC FINRA SIPC FDIC NYSDFS
Stocks ETFs Options Crypto

Public is a US multi-asset investing platform offering stocks, ETFs, options, bonds, crypto, margin, AI tools, a trading API and cash products.

  • $0 regular-hours US stock and ETF trades
  • Options rebates of $0.06-$0.18 per stock or ETF contract
  • Margin rates range from 4.90% to 4.25%
Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab

Investors seeking stocks, ETFs, options and futures

SIPC FDIC CFTC NFA
Stocks ETFs Options Futures Forex Crypto

Charles Schwab combines $0 online listed stock and ETF commissions with thinkorswim platforms, fractional S&P 500 Stock Slices, and automated portfolios.

  • $0 online listed stock and ETF commissions reduce trading costs
  • $0 brokerage opening, maintenance, and account minimums
  • Stock Slices let clients buy S&P 500 fractional shares from $5