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Firstrade vs J.P. Morgan Wealth Management

Compare Firstrade and J.P. Morgan Wealth Management side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Firstrade

Firstrade

Cost-conscious US stock, ETF and options traders

Firstrade is a US online broker with $0 online trades for stocks, ETFs, options and mutual funds, plus mobile…

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J.P. Morgan Wealth Management

J.P. Morgan Wealth Management

Chase clients who want investing and banking in one place

J.P. Morgan Wealth Management combines self-directed online investing with advisor services, $0 online stock …

Head-to-head comparison

Firstrade vs J.P. Morgan Wealth Management
Feature Firstrade J.P. Morgan Wealth Management
Minimum deposit $0 No minimum investment to open a J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing account; start trading with as little as $1
Stock trading fee $0 commission U.S.-listed stocks: $0.00/trade online; $25.00/trade call-in
Regulators FINRA FINRA
Best for Cost-conscious US stock, ETF and options traders Chase clients who want investing and banking in one place
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Bonds
Options
Funds
Margin
Investment Plans
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Fractional Shares
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Money Market Funds
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Pros & cons

Firstrade

Firstrade

Pros

  • $0 online trades for stocks, ETFs, options and mutual funds
  • $0 options contract, exercise and assignment fees
  • No deposit minimum and no inactivity fees
  • Overnight trading from 8 PM to 4 AM ET on 1,200+ securities
  • Options Wizard includes 40+ strategies and P&L simulations
  • ACATS transfer fee rebate up to $250 on qualifying transfers
  • Excess protection can raise coverage to $37.5 million per customer

Cons

  • Broker-assisted stock and ETF trades cost $19.95
  • Broker-assisted options cost $19.95+$0.50/contract
  • Mutual fund shares sold within 90 days can cost $19.95
  • Redemptions below $500 can incur a $19.95 fee
  • Primary Market CDs cost $30
  • Overnight trades must use limit orders only
  • ACH transfers require a U.S. financial institution
J.P. Morgan Wealth Management

J.P. Morgan Wealth Management

Pros

  • Unlimited $0 online trades on U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs
  • Self-directed investing can start with as little as $1
  • Fractional shares of S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 assets from $5
  • Options trade online for $0 plus $0.65 per contract
  • Chase Mobile® app combines banking and investing access
  • Cash transfers into accounts have no J.P. Morgan fee
  • Margin rates are published by balance tier

Cons

  • Call-in stock and ETF trades cost $25.00 per trade
  • Options still carry a $0.65 per-contract fee
  • Full outgoing brokerage account transfers cost $75
  • Wire transfers cost $25 per wire
  • Physical stock certificate safekeeping costs $10 monthly per position
  • Low-priced, block and algorithmic trades are not available
  • Self-directed margin accounts cannot sell cash-secured puts
Firstrade

Firstrade

Firstrade is a US online broker with $0 online trades for stocks, ETFs, options and mutual funds, plus mobile apps and overnight stock and ETF trading.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

J.P. Morgan Wealth Management

J.P. Morgan Wealth Management

J.P. Morgan Wealth Management combines self-directed online investing with advisor services, $0 online stock and ETF trades, fractional shares and Chase app access.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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