Brokerage Reviews 2022

Methodology: Bankrate evaluates brokers on factors that matter to individual investors, including commissions, account fees, available securities, trading platforms, research and many more. After weighting these objective measures according to their importance, we then systematically score the brokers and scale them to ensure that you are seeing the top players among a field of high-quality brokers.

Investing basics

Pre-market trading: What it is

Need to get your stock or ETF trades in before the opening bell? Here’s what to know about pre-market trading.

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How to invest your IRA

Here are a few key ways to invest your IRA and what you need to consider when investing.

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Acorns vs. Stash

Here’s how Acorns and Stash compare on some of the most important factors to investors.

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Best investments for 2022

These top investments offer your portfolio the potential for steady, positive returns.

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Latest investing articles

What is direct indexing and how does it work?

Once reserved mainly for institutions and the wealthy, here’s what to know about this potential tax-saving investment approach.

4 min read May 18, 2022
Warren Buffett’s portfolio: Here are the stocks Berkshire Hathaway is buying or selling

Here are the latest changes to Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio and Buffett’s top bets.

4 min read May 16, 2022
10 best investment apps in May 2022

These standout apps can help get your finances organized and invested.

10 min read May 16, 2022
Best online brokers for stock trading in May 2022

Consider the costs, educational resources and other factors before opening an account.

7 min read May 16, 2022
8 best short-term investments in May 2022

Here’s where to turn when you’re searching for a safe place to stash cash for the short term.

9 min read May 16, 2022
Best index funds in May 2022

These are ten of the top index funds to consider adding to your portfolio this year.

11 min read May 16, 2022
10 best long-term investments in May 2022

You can use time as a huge ally when planning your investments to build wealth in the long run.

15 min read May 16, 2022
Series I bonds pay record 9.62% interest rate ⁠— here’s how to buy them

The inflation protection on I bonds has caused quite a stir among savers, as inflation has skyrocketed.

5 min read May 16, 2022
Pre-market trading: What it is and how it works

Need to get your stock or ETF trades in before the opening bell? Here’s what to know about pre-market trading.

4 min read May 16, 2022
What is the U.S. Dollar Index?

This index says a lot of about the strength of the dollar. Here’s what investors should know.

3 min read May 13, 2022