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

How rate hikes affect investments

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.

8 min read

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

Open-end vs. closed-end funds

Closed-end, open-end funds and ETFs may all seem the same, but what sets them apart?

3 min read Nov 10, 2022
7 tips to build wealth in your 30s

Your 30s can bring some big life events. We’ll show you how to save and invest in order to tackle your goals.

6 min read Nov 10, 2022
Stock market basics: 9 tips for beginners

While stocks may go up or down, this guide can help new investors avoid many of the market’s biggest pitfalls.

12 min read Nov 10, 2022
What is a limit order in stock trading?

Limit orders can protect you, especially with small stocks.

4 min read Nov 10, 2022
What are stocks and how do they work?

Stocks allow anyone to own a stake in a company’s performance.

4 min read Nov 09, 2022
How to invest with your HSA

Here’s how to invest in your health savings account and take advantage of all that HSAs have to offer.

4 min read Nov 09, 2022
Bullish vs. bearish investors: What’s the difference?

What do charging bulls and roaring bears have to do with investing? Here’s what it means to be bullish or bearish.

3 min read Nov 09, 2022
What is an ETF? Learn about exchange-traded funds

ETFs are a combination of various types of assets. Find out if they’re the right type of investment for your money.

7 min read Nov 09, 2022
What is a discount broker?

Online trading has helped make investing more accessible to the masses.

3 min read Nov 09, 2022
How often do Treasury bonds pay interest?

While most banks give out interest every month, Uncle Sam keeps bond investors waiting longer.

6 min read Nov 08, 2022
5 ways the midterm elections could impact markets

How the midterms could impact the stock market and different industries.

3 min read Nov 08, 2022
How to invest in electric cars

The potential for growth makes the EV industry attractive to investors, but success is far from guaranteed.

4 min read Nov 07, 2022
How to choose a financial advisor: 6 tips for finding the right one

You’re actually hiring someone to work for you, so treat it like it’s a job interview.

8 min read Nov 07, 2022
3 key benefits of having multiple brokerage accounts

You can get a better overall product without leaving money on the table.

5 min read Nov 07, 2022
Is now the right time to invest in tech stocks?

Are recent declines an opportunity to find value in tech shares or a warning sign of things to come?

5 min read Nov 04, 2022
Series I bonds: This little-known secret lets you buy more than the annual limit

Here’s how to invest even more in Series I bonds and other unknown secrets of these bonds.

5 min read Nov 01, 2022
How to use Series I bonds for college savings

Some investors may be wondering whether they can use the Series I bond in place of a 529 plan.

5 min read Nov 01, 2022
Series I bond rates decline to still-high 6.89% ⁠— 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 Nov 01, 2022
11 best investments in 2022

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

16 min read Nov 01, 2022
Best cryptocurrency exchanges and trading apps in December 2022

Increasingly, traders have more and more ways to access cryptocurrencies. Here are some of the top exchanges and apps to trade crypto.

6 min read Nov 01, 2022