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Best Investment Platforms of 2026

Whether you want to pick your own stocks or let an algorithm do the work, we've compared the top brokerages and robo-advisors on fees, features, and ease of use.

#1Best overallBrokerage

Fidelity Investments

4.9
  • $0 stock/ETF trades
  • Fractional shares
  • Excellent research tools
Min. investment
$0
Stock trades
$0
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#2Brokerage

Charles Schwab

4.8
  • $0 commissions
  • Schwab Intelligent Portfolios
  • 24/7 support
Min. investment
$0
Stock trades
$0
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#3Best robo-advisorRobo-Advisor

Betterment

4.7
  • Automated rebalancing
  • Tax-loss harvesting
  • Goal-based investing
Min. investment
$0
Stock trades
0.25% AUM/yr
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#4Robo-Advisor

Wealthfront

4.6
  • Direct indexing
  • Tax-loss harvesting
  • Path financial planner
Min. investment
$500
Stock trades
0.25% AUM/yr
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#5Best for index fundsBrokerage

Vanguard

4.7
  • Low-cost index funds
  • Investor-owned structure
  • Strong retirement tools
Min. investment
$0
Stock trades
$0
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#6Brokerage

M1 Finance

4.5
  • Pie-based investing
  • Fractional shares
  • Automated rebalancing
Min. investment
$100
Stock trades
$0
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Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. DollarSound does not provide investment advice. Compare options and consult a financial advisor before investing.