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To find the best app for stock trading, our research had us comparing live trading apps side by side. We collected data across more than 25 different features. </p>
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Jessica Inskip &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<a href="/guides/beginner-investors"><b>Best Stock Trading Platforms for Beginners of 2025</b></a>
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To find the best trading platform for beginner investors, we tested and scored 18 trading platforms, focusing on features that are essential for new investors. </p>
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Jessica Inskip &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Check out the winners for the StockBrokers.com 2025 Annual Awards. </p>
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Compare 16 online brokers to find the best platforms for trading penny stocks in 2025, including details on OTC access, pricing, and trading tools. </p>
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Jessica Inskip </p>
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<a href="/guides/futures-trading"><b>Best Futures Trading Platforms for 2025: A Beginner-Friendly Guide to an Advanced Market</b></a>
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Compare the best futures trading platforms for 2025, from beginner-friendly tools to pro-grade features. Learn how to trade futures with confidence. </p>
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Jessica Inskip </p>
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<a href="/guides/day-trading"><b>Best Day Trading Platforms for 2025</b></a>
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Discover the best platforms for day trading in 2025. Our expert-tested guide ranks top brokers based on speed, trading tools, and low fees to help you make fast, informed trades. </p>
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Jessica Inskip </p>
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<a href="/guides/optionstrading"><b>Best Options Trading Platforms for 2025</b></a>
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We tested and scored 16 different trading platforms for options. Here are the best options trading platforms, based on dozens of variables and live hands-on trading by an expert in the industry. </p>
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Jessica Inskip </p>
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<a href="/guides/best-crypto-exchanges-bitcoin-trading"><b>Best Online Brokers for Crypto Trading in 2025</b></a>
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Here's a breakdown of some of the best crypto brokers for U.S. residents. We focused on traditional brokerages headquartered and regulated in the U.S. </p>
<p class="author-line">
Steven Hatzakis </p>
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<a href="/guides/ira-retirement-accounts"><b>Best IRA Accounts for 2025</b></a>
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Discover the top brokers for IRA accounts in 2025. Compare fees, retirement tools, account management features, and customer support to find the best platform for your retirement goals. </p>
<p class="author-line">
Dayana Yochim </p>
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<a href="/guides/banking-services"><b>Best Brokerage Checking Accounts for 2025</b></a>
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To determine which online brokerage offers the best bank-broker experience, we explored the availability and quality of cash management tools. </p>
<p class="author-line">
Sam Levine, CFA, CMT </p>
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<a href="/guides/order-execution"><b>Best Brokers for Order Execution of 2025</b></a>
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Our research finds that Fidelity offers the best order execution quality for everyday investors, while Interactive Brokers offers the best order execution quality for professionals. </p>
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Sam Levine, CFA, CMT </p>
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<a href="/guides/optionstrading"><b>Best Options Trading Platforms for 2025</b></a>
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We tested and scored 16 different trading platforms for options. Here are the best options trading platforms, based on dozens of variables and live hands-on trading by an expert in the industry. </p>
<p class="author-line">
Jessica Inskip </p>
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<a href="/guides/options-platforms-beginners"><b>Best Options Trading Platforms for Beginners in 2025</b></a>
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We tested and scored 16 different trading platforms. Here are the best options trading platforms for beginners, based on multiple variables and live trading. </p>
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Jessica Inskip </p>
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<a href="/guides/options-trading-apps"><b>Best Options Trading Apps for 2025</b></a>
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Here are the best options trading apps, based on our hands-on testing of 16 different apps. </p>
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Jessica Inskip </p>
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<a href="/education/trading-journal-excel-spreadsheet"><b>My Free Trading Journal Template (Excel + Google Spreadsheets) 2025</b></a>
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In response to reader requests, I've made the spreadsheet I use as a trading journal available for free download here. </p>
<p class="author-line">
Blain Reinkensmeyer </p>
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<a href="/guides/best-free-stock-screeners"><b>Best Free Stock Screeners for 2025</b></a>
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The best free stock screeners offer investors the data and usability they need to efficiently screen for stock picks. Here's a list of the best stock screeners and scanners available to stock traders. </p>
<p class="author-line">
Blain Reinkensmeyer </p>
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<a href="/guides/best-stock-trading-books"><b>Best Books to Learn Stock Trading in 2025</b></a>
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There are many stock trading books out there that can help new investors expand their knowledge. This list highlights 20 great stock markets books every trader should read. </p>
<p class="author-line">
Sam Levine, CFA, CMT </p>
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<a href="/guides/best-trading-journals"><b>Best Trading Journals for 2025</b></a>
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This guide breaks down the best trading journals available today for analyzing stocks, options, futures, forex, and cryptocurrency trades. </p>
<p class="author-line">
Sam Levine, CFA, CMT </p>
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<a href="/education/learn-stock-trading"><b>How to Learn Stock Trading in 2025</b></a>
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For new investors wanting to learn how to trade stocks, here are 10 smart tactics. </p>
<p class="author-line">
Blain Reinkensmeyer </p>
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<a href="/guides/free-stock-charts"><b>Best Free Stock Chart Websites for 2025</b></a>
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Performing technical analysis is much easier when you use a great stock chart website. Here are our top picks for free stock charts. </p>
<p class="author-line">
Blain Reinkensmeyer </p>
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<a href="/education/long-etfs-bullish-etf-funds-2x-3x-leverage"><b>Best Bullish (Long) ETFs in 2025</b></a>
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Here is a full list of the best long and leveraged ETFs, including 2x and 3x long (bullish) ETFs. </p>
<p class="author-line">
Blain Reinkensmeyer </p>
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<a href="/education/inverse-short-etfs-bearish-etf-funds"><b>Best Short (Inverse) ETFs in 2025</b></a>
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Discover 41 top-performing inverse ETFs to profit in bear markets. Learn how short ETFs work, including 1x, 2x, and 3x leveraged funds tracking the S&P 500, Nasdaq, Russell 2000, and more. </p>
<p class="author-line">
Blain Reinkensmeyer </p>
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<a href="/guides/high-net-worth"><b>Best Brokerage Firms for High Net Worth Individuals for 2025</b></a>
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The best brokerage firms for high net worth households have extensive and consolidated reporting, a wide range of account types, and a rich palette of investing options to manage risk. Here are our top picks for those with over $1 million of liquid, investable assets. </p>
<p class="author-line">
Jessica Inskip </p>
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<a href="/guides/24-hour-trading"><b>Best 24-Hour Trading Platforms</b></a>
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24-hour trading is becoming more popular. Here are our top picks for trading around the clock. </p>
<p class="author-line">
Jessica Inskip </p>
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<a href="/guides/best-metatrader-brokers"><b>Best MetaTrader Brokers of 2025</b></a>
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The popular MetaTrader platform suite is a great choice for crossing from securities into forex – particularly if you use MT5, which supports stock trading. </p>
<p class="author-line">
Steven Hatzakis </p>
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<a href="/guides/free-stock-trading"><b>Best Free Trading Platforms for 2025</b></a>
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We scored 16 online brokers that offer free trading, breaking down miscellaneous account fees and researching each firm's order execution practices. These are our top picks for free stock trading. </p>
<p class="author-line">
Sam Levine, CFA, CMT </p>
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<a href="/guides/fractional-shares-brokers"><b>Best Brokers for Fractional Shares in 2025</b></a>
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Find the best brokers for fractional shares and ETFs in 2025 and learn how fractional investing can help you build a diverse portfolio on any budget. </p>
<p class="author-line">
Steven Hatzakis </p>
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<a href="/guides/best-forex-brokers"><b>Best US Forex Brokers for 2025</b></a>
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Looking for the best forex brokers in the US? StockBrokers.com analysts review the best online stock brokers for forex trading in the United States. </p>
<p class="author-line">
Steven Hatzakis </p>
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<a href="/guides/das-trader-pro"><b>Best DAS Trader Pro Brokers for 2025</b></a>
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The best stock brokers for DAS Trader Pro. DAS Trader Pro is a desktop and mobile trading platform built for professional direct-access trading. </p>
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Sam Levine, CFA, CMT </p>
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<a href="/guides/stock-brokers-india"><b>Best Stock Brokers in India 2025</b></a>
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Check out our picks for the best stock brokers for residents of India who are looking to trade U.S. stocks like Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN). </p>
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Steven Hatzakis </p>
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<a href="/guides/forex-brokers-canada"><b>Best Forex Brokers in Canada for 2025</b></a>
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<a href="/guides/best-brokers-canada"><b>Best Canadian Brokerage Firms in 2025</b></a>
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<a href="/guides/best-brokers-australia"><b>Best Trading Platforms in Australia for 2025</b></a>
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<a href="/guides/forex-brokers-uk"><b>Best Forex Brokers in the UK for 2025</b></a>
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<a href="/guides/best-brokers-singapore"><b>Best Stock Trading Platforms in Singapore for 2025</b></a>
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<a href="/annual-awards-2023"><b>StockBrokers.com 2023 Annual Review</b></a>
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<h2>
Award Guides</h2>

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<a href="/guides/best-trading-platforms"><b>Best Trading Platforms & Tools for Investors</b></a>
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At StockBrokers.com, we've tested dozens of trading platforms and investment tools; here are our top picks for the best trading platforms and tools for investors. </p>
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Jessica Inskip </p>
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<a href="/guides/research"><b>Best Brokers for Research</b></a>
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StockBrokers.com tested 16 brokers over several months. After analyzing thousands of data points, here are our top picks of the best brokers for research. </p>
<p class="author-line">
Jessica Inskip </p>
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<a href="/guides/best-range-investments"><b>Best Brokers for Range of Investments</b></a>
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At StockBrokers.com, we reviewed the range of investments at dozens of the best stock brokers. Here are our top picks for the best range of investments. </p>
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Jessica Inskip </p>
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<a href="/guides/customer-service"><b>Best Brokers for Customer Service</b></a>
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We conducted over 100 customer service tests and phone calls over a period of six weeks; here are our top stock brokers for customer service in 2025. </p>
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Jessica Inskip </p>
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<a href="/guides/investor-education"><b>Best Brokers for Investor Education</b></a>
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At StockBrokers.com, we tested the educational resources of dozens of the best stock brokers. Here are our top picks of the best brokers for investor education. </p>
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Jessica Inskip </p>
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<a href="/guides/user-experience"><b>Best Brokers for User Experience</b></a>
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At StockBrokers.com, we tested dozens of platforms, tools, and features to share our top picks for the best user experience. </p>
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Jessica Inskip </p>
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