United States + Select International

$101
Schwab Starter Kit Bonus
Deposit just $50 within 30 days of opening a new account to receive $101 to split across the top 5 stocks in the S&P 500. For new investors only.

4.3/5

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New accounts only. Deposit at least $50 within 30 days of enrollment to qualify for the $101 Schwab Starter Kit bonus. The bonus is used to purchase fractional shares of the top 5 S&P 500 companies; whole shares can be transferred, but fractional shares must be liquidated upon account closure. Options trading involves high risk and requires specific account approval. Offer available to U.S. residents only and cannot be combined with other referral bonuses. Full terms at Schwab.com/legal.

Firstrade

Up to $4,000
New Account Cash Bonus
Open a new Firstrade account and deposit qualifying funds to earn a cash bonus up to $4,000. New accounts only. Terms and conditions apply. See full details at firstrade.com.

4.0/5

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Firstrade Securities Inc. is a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. SIPC protection covers investment accounts up to $500,000 including $250,000 for cash claims. Additional insurance coverage is provided through Apex Clearing Corporation up to $37.5 million per client for securities and $900,000 for cash. Commission-free trading applies to online US-listed stock, ETF, mutual fund, and equity options trades. No per-contract fee, exercise fee, or assignment fee applies to options trades. Regulatory pass-through fees apply to all trades as required by the SEC and Options Clearing Corporation. Margin trading requires a minimum $2,000 account balance; spreads and defined-risk strategies require $2,000 minimum equity; uncovered puts require $10,000 minimum equity. Margin rates start at 8.75% and vary by balance. Outgoing ACAT transfer fee is $75. Wire withdrawal fee is $25; ACH withdrawals are free. No annual fee, no inactivity fee. Firstrade does not offer paper trading, futures trading, or forex trading. Cryptocurrency trading available on select coins — see firstrade.com for current availability.

Available to US residents plus investors in a select list of pre-approved countries. International eligibility varies by broker and may require additional documentation. Account features and investment options may differ for non-US accounts. Applies to Firstrade and Charles Schwab.