Dec 15, 2025 · To help you get started, we've reviewed over 45 brokers to find the best beginner options for you.

Whether you're looking for a beginner-friendly platform to trade stocks or just want to build a portfolio of long-term investments like mutual funds, you'll find an option on our list below.

Jul 11, 2025 · These five beginner-friendly apps offer education, automation and low-cost trades to get you started. New investors have platform options with varying design, education and features. …

Jul 8, 2025 · When you’re just starting out, you’ll probably want a brokerage that includes accessible educational resources, an easy-to-navigate app and website, zero commissions, low fees and …

Apr 29, 2025 · Sofi® is a top investment app for beginners thanks to an easy-to-use interface paired with rock-bottom pricing. You can get started at SoFi Invest with just $5, and there are zero commissions...

Nov 11, 2025 · Are you ready to start investing, but aren’t quite sure where to begin? The stock market itself is a lot to take in, and picking the right brokerage platform while learning the ropes can seem …

Dec 17, 2025 · We analyzed more than 20 online trading accounts for beginners, evaluating over 50 data points for each firm.

Nov 25, 2025 · Investopedia found Charles Schwab to be the best overall online broker for beginners. Schwab requires no minimum deposit to open an account, charges no fees for stock and ETF trades, …

Dec 3, 2025 · We analyzed 19 brokers with a methodology focused on trading costs, user-friendliness and customer support availability and responsiveness, among other factors, and put together a list of …

Dec 22, 2025 · Those findings then shape our 2026 shortlist of the best investment platforms, from beginner apps with commission-free trades to industry heavyweights such as eToro, a standout …