There's no such thing as the best app for every investor. Some want ease of use, some are cost conscious and others want full functionality where they can keep all investments in one place. Before choosing, consider which features are most important to you.
- Commission-free stock trading
- The ability to buy fractional shares of stock
- Support for different account types, such as IRAs, joint accounts, and more
- Cryptocurrency trading
- Options trading
- Competitive margin rates
- Mutual funds - Good selection with no transaction fees
- User-friendly trading platform
- Sophisticated trading tools for active investors
- Other financial products like bank accounts, loans, credit cards, etc.
- Educational tools
- Access to stock research
In your final analysis, you may find that more than one app is the answer. For example, you might want: