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With smarter technology, a broad range of investments, independent research—we can help you trade smarter.
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Commission-free trades
$0 commissions for online US stock, ETF, and option trades. Get margin rates as low as 4.25%.
Broad choice of investments
Access a range of investments including stocks, options, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, CDs, and precious metals.
Powerful tools & research
In-depth research from 20+ independent providers, education, and smarter trading technology like Active Trader Pro®.
How ZenTrading compares
Table compares pricing for retail investors
| Feature | ZenTrading | Schwab | E*Trade | Vanguard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZERO expense ratio index mutual funds | Yes | No | No | No |
| Fractional share trading with access to more than 7,000 US Stocks and ETFs | Yes | S&P 500 only | No | Vanguard ETFs only |
| Can save investors $24.50 on average for a 1,000 share equity order | Yes | ? | ? | ? |
| Lowest published margin rates | 4.25% | 10.825% | 11.20% | 10.75% |
Tools that help you make smarter decisions
Stock Screener
From desktop to phones, we've made it easier for you to find investments that match your criteria or easily access predefined third-party expert screens.
Stock Research Dashboard
Discover and validate investment opportunities through third-party expert research and data visualization tools, including fundamental and technical data.
Active Trader Pro®
Spot buying opportunities with interactive charting. Create potential profit & loss scenarios that help you know when to sell.
Investment choices to fit your strategy
No matter what you are saving for, whether it's retirement or any other goals, we offer you a broad range of options to fit your needs. With low rates, powerful tools, and research, we'll help provide the edge you need to trade with confidence.
Stocks
We offer domestic and international stocks, real estate investment trusts, initial public offerings, and more. All online US stock trade commissions are $0.
Options
We'll help you find, analyze, and implement options trades. Just $0.65 per contract with commission-free trades, plus margin rates as low as 4.25%.
Bonds & CDs
Choose from 75,000 new issue and secondary market bonds and CDs. Only $1 per bond mark-up/mark-down for secondary bond trading, $0 for US Treasuries online.
ETFs
Our diverse offering includes 3 active equity ETFs, 11 ZenTrading sector ETFs, 5 ZenTrading bond ETFs, and 14 ZenTrading factor ETFs. Online ETF trades are $0.
Mutual Funds
With 70 years of experience and over 200 million investors, we offer 10,000+ ZenTrading and non-ZenTrading mutual funds covering companies worldwide.
Sector Funds
Get targeted exposure to the stocks of companies in specific segments with the largest selection of actively managed sector funds in the industry.
Industry recognition
Best Online Broker for Beginning Investors
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Rated #1 for Best In Class Overall
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