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Everyday Value That Beats Most Bonuses
$0 commissions, zero-expense-ratio index funds, and 4.5%+ APY on idle cash — with no account minimum and no transfer fees. Fidelity's built-in value beats most brokers' sign-up bonuses without the strings attached.

4.5/5
T&Cs Apply

Options trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors. Options contract fees of $0.65 per contract apply to all equity options trades. Margin trading requires a minimum account balance of $2,000 and is subject to interest charges at Fidelity's current base margin rate of 10.575%, which is subject to change. SIPC protection covers securities accounts up to $500,000, including $250,000 for cash claims, but does not protect against market losses. Fidelity's zero-expense-ratio index funds (FZROX, FZILX, FNILX, FZIPX) are available exclusively through Fidelity brokerage accounts and cannot be transferred in-kind to another broker. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Please review Fidelity's full fee schedule at Fidelity.com/commissions before trading.

Up to $1,000
IBKR Share Reward
Earn $1 in IBKR shares for every $100 added to your account, up to $1,000. New accounts only. Vesting period applies.

4.3/5
T&Cs Apply

New accounts only. Share rewards vest after 12 months and are based on net deposits within the first 6 months. Interest is only paid on cash balances exceeding $10,000. Margin trading involves high risk; rates are subject to change. Full terms at IBKR.com/legal.

$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
T&Cs Apply

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.

 

$100
No Deposit Bonus
The promo is available to its new registered Clients under the terms of the promotion.

4.0/5
T&Cs Apply

New accounts only. Fund your account with at least $2,000 to access margin features; however, there is no minimum deposit for standard cash accounts. Commissions are $1.00 to open per contract and $0.00 to close, with a **$10 cap per leg** on equity options. Options trading involves significant risk and requires specific account approval. Full fee schedule and risk disclosures at tastytrade.com/legal.

 

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
T&Cs Apply
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.
Up to $600 New Account Cash Bonus Open a new Merrill Edge Self-Directed account and fund it within 45 days to earn a cash bonus up to $600. New accounts only. Terms and conditions apply. See full details at merrilledge.com.
4.0/5
T&Cs Apply
Merrill Edge Self-Directed Investing is offered by MLPF&S, a registered broker-dealer, Member SIPC and a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation. SIPC protection covers investment accounts up to $500,000 including $250,000 for cash claims. Commission-free trading applies to online US-listed stock and ETF trades. Options trades are commission-free but carry a $0.65 per-contract fee. Exercise and assignment fees are $0. Online options spreads are limited to two legs — more complex strategies require broker-assisted execution and carry a $29.95 broker-assisted trade fee. Outgoing full ACAT transfer is $0; IRA closure fee is $49.95. No annual fee and no inactivity fee. Cash in brokerage accounts earns near-zero yield by default; Preferred Deposit requires $100,000 minimum and involves manual transfers. Guided Investing robo-advisor charges 0.45% annually with a $1,000 minimum. Preferred Rewards program eligibility requires a minimum 3-month average combined BofA and Merrill Edge balance of $20,000. Merrill Edge does not offer cryptocurrency, futures, fractional shares, or paper trading. See merrilledge.com for current rates, fees, and program terms.

No Promotion Currently Available Platform Built for Active Traders TradeStation doesn't compete on sign-up bonuses — it competes on platform power. TITAN X charting, EasyLanguage automation, and Portfolio Maestro backtesting are the reward. Check tradestation.com/pricing for current offers and fee schedules.

3.8/5
T&Cs Apply

TradeStation Securities, Inc. is a member of FINRA, SIPC, and CME Group exchanges, regulated by the SEC. SIPC protection covers securities accounts up to $500,000 including $250,000 for cash claims. Commission-free trading on US-listed stocks and ETFs applies to TS Select accounts only. Options contract fees range from $0 to $0.80 per contract for equity options and $0.60 to $1.00 for index options depending on monthly volume — see full fee schedule at tradestation.com/pricing. Futures commissions range from $0.50 to $1.50 per contract. A $10 monthly inactivity fee applies to accounts with a balance below $5,000 and fewer than 10 trades in the prior 90 days. IRA accounts carry a $35 annual maintenance fee and a $50 termination fee. The outgoing ACAT transfer fee is $125. Margin trading involves significant risk including the possibility of loss exceeding your initial investment; margin rates run up to 13.5%. EasyLanguage strategies and automated trading involve additional risks. Past performance of backtested strategies is not indicative of future results. TradeStation does not offer fractional shares, spot cryptocurrency trading, or forex. Investment products involve risk and may lose value.

Up to $500
New Account Cash Bonus
Open and fund a new E*TRADE brokerage account with a qualifying deposit by 6/30/2026. Use promo code OFFER26. New accounts only. Terms and conditions apply. See full details at us.etrade.com.

3.5/5
T&Cs Apply

ETRADE Securities LLC 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. Commission-free trading applies to online US-listed stock, ETF, and equity options trades. Options contract fees are $0.65 per contract, reducing to $0.50 for accounts placing 30 or more trades per quarter. Futures contracts cost $1.50 per side plus exchange and regulatory fees. Mutual funds outside the no-transaction-fee list may carry trading commissions up to $19.99. Uninvested cash earns interest at rates ranging from 0.01% to 0.15% — see current rates at us.etrade.com/pricing-and-rates. Core Portfolios robo-advisor charges a 0.30% annual fee with a $500 minimum. Margin trading involves significant risk and is subject to interest charges; rates vary by balance. No annual fee, no inactivity fee, and no ACH withdrawal fee. ETRADE does not offer direct cryptocurrency trading. Morgan Stanley research and advisory services are subject to separate terms and eligibility requirements. Investment products are not FDIC insured, not bank guaranteed, and may lose value.

Up to $3,000
New Account Cash Bonus
Open a new Ally Invest Self-Directed account and fund it to earn a cash bonus up to $3,000. New accounts only. Terms and conditions apply. See full details at ally.com/invest.

3.5/5
T&Cs Apply
Ally Invest Securities LLC 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. Ally Bank deposits are FDIC-insured up to $250,000 per depositor. Commission-free trading applies to online US-listed stock and ETF trades. Equity options carry a $0.50 per-contract fee; index options carry a $0.35 per-contract fee. Exercise and assignment fees are $0. Uninvested cash in Ally Invest brokerage accounts earns 0% by default — higher rates are available through linked Ally Bank savings accounts via manual transfer. Margin accounts require a minimum $2,000 deposit; margin rates start at 12% for balances under $25,000. Outgoing ACAT transfer fee is $50; IRA closure fee is $25. No annual fee and no inactivity fee. Ally Invest does not offer cryptocurrency trading, futures trading, fractional shares, or paper trading. Managed Portfolio accounts require a $100 minimum and carry a 0.30% annual advisory fee. Forex trading is available through a separate Ally Forex account provided by GAIN Capital (Forex.com). See ally.com/invest for current rates, fees, and terms.

Personal or cashier’s checks can be mailed or deposited via mobile check deposit at select brokers. Settlement typically takes 3–5 business days. Less commonly used than ACH or wire transfer but available at most full-service brokers.