The 5 Best Trading Apps

1. Fidelity Mobile

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The Fidelity mobile app is the most complete trading platform available on a smartphone, combining powerful research tools with an intuitive interface that serves both beginners and experienced traders. Fidelity Investments (founded 1946, $14.1 trillion in AUA) offers $0 commissions on stocks, ETFs, and options ($0.65/contract for options), plus access to Fidelity's exclusive zero-expense-ratio index funds and fractional shares starting at $1. The app features real-time streaming quotes, advanced charting with 30+ technical indicators, Fidelity's proprietary stock screener and research ratings, and integrated access to third-party research from 20+ providers. The Active Trader Pro features have been progressively integrated into the mobile experience, including customizable watchlists, multi-leg options trading, and real-time news feeds. The app supports all account types: taxable brokerage, Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, 529 plans, HSAs, and custodial accounts. Fidelity's Learning Center provides in-app educational content, and the Fidelity Spire app (separate) focuses specifically on goal-based investing for younger investors.

2. Robinhood

4.7

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Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD), founded in 2013 by Vlad Tenev and Baiju Bhatt, revolutionized investing by making commission-free trading accessible through a beautifully simple mobile app. With over 23 million funded accounts and $130+ billion in assets under custody, Robinhood has become synonymous with mobile investing for a new generation. The app offers $0 commission trading on stocks, ETFs, options (no per-contract fee), and 30+ cryptocurrencies. Fractional shares allow investments starting at just $1, and recurring investments can be set up on daily, weekly, or monthly schedules for automated dollar-cost averaging. Robinhood Gold ($5/month) provides professional Morningstar research, Nasdaq Level II market data, 3% IRA match on contributions, and higher instant deposit limits. The app supports taxable brokerage accounts, Traditional and Roth IRAs (with a 1% match on contributions for non-Gold, 3% for Gold members), and a high-yield cash management account. IPO Access allows eligible users to buy shares of companies going public at the IPO price. The learning section, Robinhood Snacks, provides bite-sized financial news and education.

3. Webull

4.6

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Webull, founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York City, offers the most advanced charting and technical analysis tools available in a mobile trading app, making it the top choice for active and technical traders. The app features real-time streaming data, advanced charts with 50+ technical indicators and drawing tools, customizable screeners, and extended-hours trading from 4:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET. Webull provides $0 commissions on stocks, ETFs, and options, and supports fractional shares with a $5 minimum investment. The platform has grown to over 20 million registered users and offers paper trading with virtual money, an excellent feature for practicing strategies risk-free. Webull's community features include an in-app social feed where traders discuss stocks, share analysis, and post trade ideas. The app supports taxable brokerage accounts and Traditional and Roth IRAs. Level 2 Advance market data (Nasdaq TotalView) is available free for 3 months, then $2.99/month. Webull also offers crypto trading for 40+ coins and has expanded into options trading with multi-leg strategies and a dedicated options flow tool.

4. Schwab Mobile

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The Charles Schwab mobile app brings the full power of the largest U.S. brokerage ($9.57 trillion in client assets) to your phone. Following the 2020 TD Ameritrade acquisition, Schwab has integrated the best features of both platforms, including the legendary thinkorswim trading technology. The Schwab mobile app offers $0 commissions on stocks and ETFs, $0.65 per options contract, and access to Schwab's proprietary research, Morningstar reports, and Schwab Equity Ratings on over 3,000 stocks. The app supports all account types including taxable, IRA, 529, custodial, and trust accounts. Schwab Slices (fractional shares) allow investments from $5 in any S&P 500 stock. The thinkorswim mobile app (a separate Schwab app) provides professional-grade options analysis, advanced charting with 400+ technical indicators, thinkScript custom studies, and real-time options Greeks. Schwab also offers 24/7 customer support by phone and access to over 300 physical branch locations for in-person consultations, a unique advantage for investors who want human guidance alongside their mobile trading.

5. eToro

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eToro, founded in 2007 in Tel Aviv and now serving over 35 million registered users across 100+ countries, pioneered social and copy trading and brought this innovative approach to the U.S. market. The CopyTrader feature allows you to automatically replicate the trades of top-performing investors on the platform in real time, effectively letting beginners invest like experienced traders. You can browse Popular Investors by performance, risk score, and strategy, then allocate a portion of your portfolio to copy their trades proportionally. eToro offers $0 commission trading on stocks and ETFs for U.S. users, plus access to 80+ cryptocurrencies (more than most traditional brokerages), forex pairs, and commodities. The Smart Portfolios feature provides pre-built, thematic investment portfolios (e.g., BigTech, Renewable Energy, Gaming) managed by eToro's investment team and automatically rebalanced. The social feed functions like a financial social network where traders share analysis, market commentary, and trade rationale. eToro is registered with FINRA and SIPC for securities, and crypto assets are offered through eToro USA LLC.