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Firstrade

US Stocks·US·Est. 1985

Commission-free online stock and options trading.

TW Score
7.0/10
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Firstrade is a US discount brokerage offering commission-free trading in stocks, ETFs, options, and mutual funds, with a focus on the Asian-American investor community.

Score breakdown

License
8.7
Regulatory
10.0
Business
9.5
Software
7.0
Risk
8.0
Community
No reviews yet

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Regulated by top-tier authorities (SEC, FINRA)
  • Long track record (since 1985)

Regulation

Top-tier regulated

Listed under SEC, FINRA. Always verify the license on the regulator's public register before you deposit.

AuthorityLicenseCountryStatusRegister
SEC—USActiveSearch register ↗
FINRA—USActiveSearch register ↗
SIPC—USActiveSearch register ↗

Licence numbers as published by the broker — not yet checked against the register.

At a glance

Platforms
WEB, MOBILE, PROPRIETARY
Assets
stocks, etf, options, bonds
Headquarters
New York, US
Founded
1985

Company news

Latest from Firstrade

StocksJul 8

Firstrade Marks 41 Years With 30-Location Street Campaign Across New York City

StocksJun 4

Firstrade Ready on Day One to Support FINRA's New Intraday Margin Framework

StocksFeb 11

A More Seamless and Personalized App Experience

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