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Opportunity never sleeps. Trade overnight with $0 commission.

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Clear at a glance

Key indicators that are clear at a glance are freely formulated according to your needs, allowing you to make more confident and wise investment decisions.

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A platform,Unlimited opportunities

Invest in stocks, options, mutual funds and fixed income on one platform

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All the Investment Products You Need

Diversify your portfolio with a wide selection of investment products, all commission-free.

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    Stocks/ETFs

    Trade stocks listed on the NYSE, AMEX, Nasdaq or the Over-the-Counter (OTC) markets.

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    Options

    Hedge your portfolio with options at $0 commission and $0 contract fees.

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    Mutual Funds

    Choose from over 11,000 Mutual Funds and create a professionally managed portfolio.

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Why Choose Firstrade

Always first with innovative trading technology, analytics, education and customer service since 1985.

Direct transparent price

Straightforward Pricing

Put your money into your investments, not fees.

$0 Commission Trades

$0 Options Contract Fees

No Minimums, No Inactivity Fees

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Other fees may apply. See ourpricing page for more details.

A powerful platform

Powerful Trading Platforms

Our customizable trading platforms let you manage your account and trade from your desktop, iPad or mobile phone.

Serious investors can unlock investing opportunities withOptionsWizardour professional-grade options analytics tool.

Explore trading ideas

Explore Trade Ideas

Discover investing opportunities with real-time news and premium research provided by Morningstar, OptionsPlay, Briefing.com, Zacks & more.

  • Read analyst reports & see when companies report earnings.
  • Browse upcoming IPOs
  • Get daily bullish and bearish trading ideas and weekly income reports
  • Instant options strategies based on various market outlooks

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Safe and Secure

Two factor authentication offers an extra layer of security for your Firstrade account.

Account security

Account Protection

Your account is insured by SIPC for up to $500,000 and by an additional insurance policy that covers up to $37.5 million. Firstrade has been serving investors for more than 37 years and is a member of FINRA and SIPC.

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Extended trading hours

Extended-Hours Trading

React to market news with extended hours trading from 8am – 8pm, Monday – Friday, and overnight sessions from 8pm – 4am ET, Sunday - Friday.

Smarter investment

Learn to Invest Smarter

Whether you're a new or seasoned trader, Firstrade provides you with resources to improve your investing knowledge.

  • Free options trading courses for beginners & experienced traders
  • Full options trading video library to jump start your education
  • Live trading events with professional investment strategists

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Customer Support

Our customer support representatives are ready to assist you via phone and email.

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Since system jobs and access times may vary by market conditions, system performance and other factors, online trading is risky. Investors should be aware of these and other risks before trading. Carefully consider investment objectives, risks, expenses and expenses before investing and reviewRisk statement of independent investment trading account. Investors should check before trading outside of regular trading hoursExtended trading statement, and understand the unique risks involved, including lower liquidity, higher volatility, wider spreads and pricing uncertainty. All investments involve risks and losses may exceed the investment principal. Past performance of securities, industries, industries, markets or financial products does not guarantee future performance or returns. Firsttrade is an online broker that provides trading platforms for independent investors and does not make investment advice or provide investment, financial, legal or tax advice.

Option trading involves risks and is not suitable for all investors. Option trading permissions require Firstrade's review and approval. Read before you start trading optionsCharacteristics and risks of standardized options

ETF trading involves high risks. Before investing in ETFs, be sure to carefully consider the goals, risks and expenses of the fund investment, and please read the public instruction manual carefully. Leveraged and reverse ETFs may not be suitable for long-term investors, and ETFs may increase volatility risks through leverage operations, short selling of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies.ETF details and risk statement

Investors should carefully consider investment objectives, risks, and fees and fees for mutual funds or exchange-traded funds before investing. Leverage and reverse ETFs may not be suitable for long-term investors and may increase their volatility due to the use of leverage, short selling of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. You can send an email toservice@firstrade.comObtain a public instruction manual for mutual funds or exchange-traded funds. Investment is risky, so be cautious when choosing.

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