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.

Review methodology

Bankrate evaluates brokers and robo-advisors 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 robo-advisors and scale the data to ensure that you are seeing the top options among a field of high-quality companies. Read our full methodology.

Investing basics

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The best way for most investors to approach this type of market is to stick to the long-term plan.

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Best brokers for mutual funds

Consider these top brokers if you’re looking to invest in mutual funds.

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10 low-risk investments

Can’t stand losing money? These play-it-safe investments may be a good fit for you.

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Best Roth IRAs to open in 2022

Roth IRAs offer many advantages to retirement savers. Find the one that fits your needs.

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Latest investing articles

How to give stock as a holiday gift

Forget those impossible to find toys this year, consider giving stock instead. Here’s how.

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Stock market holidays 2022: The US markets are closed on these days

When is the stock market closed? Here’s a list of days when the major exchanges observe holidays.

1 min read Nov 25, 2022
How to invest in stocks: Best ways for beginners to get started

It’s actually simple to start investing in stocks and there are several ways to do it.

8 min read Nov 24, 2022
How to start investing in cryptocurrency: A guide for beginners

Cryptocurrency is on fire these days and investors are looking to profit on its rise. Here’s what you need to know.

7 min read Nov 23, 2022
What is the long-term capital gains tax?

Certain windfalls are considered capital gains. Here’s how to determine what you’ll owe.

9 min read Nov 23, 2022
Investing trends and statistics for millennials in 2022

Some millennials are reaching their peak earnings years, here’s how they invest.

5 min read Nov 23, 2022
What is a bull market and what does it mean for investors?

The length of a bull market can vary widely — some just months, while others can last years.

4 min read Nov 22, 2022
What is DRIP Investing? Learn how to compound your wealth

Learn about the steady DRIP of stock dividend investing.

7 min read Nov 18, 2022
Best energy ETFs: Top oil, gas and clean energy funds

Investors have a lot of choices among energy ETFs, but which are the best?

4 min read Nov 18, 2022
What are dApps and how do they work?

Decentralized applications are key to moving forward the promises of the so-called Web3.

4 min read Nov 18, 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.

6 min read Nov 16, 2022
6 pet stocks and an ETF for animal lovers

Investing in this area could reward investors handsomely over time if current trends hold.

4 min read Nov 16, 2022
How to buy stocks online

Not sure how to buy stocks online? We’ll help you learn how to get started.

4 min read Nov 16, 2022
Best monthly dividend stocks

Monthly dividend stocks let you experience the joy of getting paid 12 times a year.

5 min read Nov 15, 2022
Best health care ETFs: Top biotech, pharma and medical funds

There are many ways to invest in health care, and a health care ETF can give you exposure to these sectors.

4 min read Nov 15, 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 Nov 14, 2022
Best technology ETFs

Here are some of the best tech ETFs to consider for your investment portfolio.

5 min read Nov 14, 2022
A guide to mutual fund investing

Not sure how to get started investing with mutual funds? We’ll help you understand the basics.

8 min read Nov 14, 2022
Best growth ETFs

Here are some of the top growth ETFs and what you need to look for when buying an ETF.

3 min read Nov 14, 2022
What are penny stocks and are they a good investment?

These low-priced stocks are highly speculative, and include some of the market’s smallest companies.

5 min read Nov 10, 2022