Brokerage reviews 2022

If you're in the market for an online broker, read our reviews to help determine which brokerage account is for you.

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

Questions to ask your advisor

In many cases, so-called advisors are really just salespeople in disguise.

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Investing in AI

Here’s how AI is used and some ways to invest in it.

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What is a stock split?

Here’s what you need to know about stock splits and why they’re not usually a big deal.

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7 ways to maximize your 529 plan

It’s more important than ever to plan your college savings strategies very carefully.

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Latest investing articles

Best gold ETFs: Top funds for investing in gold

Many investors turn to gold-backed ETFs to help diversify their portfolio and hedge against inflation.

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Scammers are rife in the world of cryptocurrency — here’s what to watch out for.

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5 important questions to ask your financial advisor

In many cases, so-called advisors are really just salespeople in disguise.

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Time is on your side: A guide for millennials to start investing with confidence

Why it’s important for millennials to establish financial goals and get started with investing.

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Investing in artificial intelligence (AI): A beginner’s guide

Here’s how AI is used and some ways to invest in it.

3 min read May 23, 2022
How to buy Walmart stock

Does Walmart make sense in your portfolio? Here’s what to consider before you buy.

4 min read May 23, 2022
How to buy IPO stock

Dream of getting in on the ground floor? Here’s why you likely can’t buy in on the next hot IPO.

8 min read May 23, 2022
Bear market: What it is and how to invest during one

Although bear markets can be concerning, they also provide opportunities to investors if you know where to look.

5 min read May 20, 2022
Best inverse and short ETFs — here’s what to know before buying them

While these investments can potentially be lucrative, they are not for everyone.

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Coinbase vs. Coinbase Pro: Which should you choose?

Here’s how Coinbase compares to Coinbase Pro across key areas and what you need to know.

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