Every top stock broker, ranked
Scored on cost, market access, safety and ease of use. Direct partners are labelled.
Regulated: FCA, CySEC, ASIC, FinCEN, MFSA
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Regulated: FCA, CySEC, FSC
Regulated: FCA, KNF, CySEC, DFSA
Regulated: SEC, FINRA, MAS, ASIC
Regulated: FCA, CySEC, ASIC, SCB
Regulated: DFSA, FCA, FINMA, MAS, ASIC
Regulated: FCA, ASIC, +
Regulated: FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS
Regulated: SEC, FINRA
Regulated: CBI, ASIC, FSCA, ADGM
Regulated: ASIC, CySEC
Regulated: FCA, CySEC, FSCA
Regulated: CySEC, ASIC, FSCA, DFSA
How we rank brokers
By Guilherme J., Markets & broker analyst · Updated 2026-07-30 · read the full methodology →
Real commission, spreads, FX and hidden fees on the amounts people actually invest.
How many exchanges, whether real shares or CFDs, and fractional support.
Tier-1 regulation, how client funds are held, and company track record.
Signup speed, funding options, app quality and withdrawals.
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Frequently asked questions
eToro is our top overall pick for most investors: $0 commission on real stocks, fractional shares from $10, and it works in most countries. Interactive Brokers wins for serious/large portfolios and Trading 212 for the lowest entry.
For commission-free real stocks, eToro, Trading 212 and XTB all charge $0. Watch the FX conversion fee on deposits rather than the trade commission.
Yes. With fractional shares you can buy a slice of a stock from $1 (Trading 212) or ~$10 (eToro), so you don't need the full share price.