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Pricing: $0 commissions on online listed stock, ETF, and options trades

Pricing: $0 commissions on online listed stock, ETF, and options trades

Pricing: $0 commissions on online listed stock, ETF, and options trades
  • Schwab
  • E*TRADE
  • Fidelity
  • Vanguard
  • Online listed stock and options commissions1
  • Schwab
    $0
  • E*TRADE
    $0
  • Fidelity
    $0
  • Vanguard
    $0
  • Standard options per contract fees
  • Schwab
    $0.65
  • E*TRADE
    $0.65
  • Fidelity
    $0.65
  • Vanguard
    $1.00
  • Online listed ETF commissions1,2
  • Schwab
    $0
  • E*TRADE
    $0
  • Fidelity
    $0
  • Vanguard
    $0

Competitor firm pricing information obtained from their respective websites as of 1/1/2023. Competitor pricing and offers subject to change without notice.

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Service: Convenient access + a Satisfaction Guarantee†

Service: Convenient access + a Satisfaction Guarantee

Service: Convenient access + a Satisfaction Guarantee†
  • Schwab
  • E*TRADE
  • Fidelity
  • Vanguard
  • Satisfaction Guarantee
  • Schwab
    Yes
  • E*TRADE
    No
  • Fidelity
    No
  • Vanguard
    No
  • Security Guarantee
  • Schwab
    Yes
  • E*TRADE
    Yes
  • Fidelity
    Yes
  • Vanguard
    Yes
  • 300+ branch locations
  • Schwab
    Yes
  • E*TRADE
    No
  • Fidelity
    No
  • Vanguard
    No
  • 24/7 customer service
  • Schwab
    Yes
  • E*TRADE
    Yes
  • Fidelity
    Yes
  • Vanguard
    No

Schwab’s Satisfaction Guarantee:

Schwab's Satisfaction Guarantee: If for any reason you're not completely satisfied, we will refund your eligible fee or commission and work with you to make things right. Learn more 

Security Guarantee: Schwab will cover losses in any of your Schwab accounts due to unauthorized activity.

Choice: 3,000+ listed commission-free ETFs3 and 4,000+ no-load, no-transaction-fee mutual funds4

Choice: 3,000+ listed commission-free ETFs2 and 4,000+ no-load, no-transaction-fee mutual funds3

Choice: 2,000+ listed commission-free ETFs3 and 4,000+ no-load, no-transaction-fee mutual funds4
  • Schwab
  • E*TRADE
  • Fidelity
  • Vanguard
  • 3,000+ listed commission-free ETFs
  • Schwab
    Yes2
  • E*TRADE
    Yes
  • Fidelity
    Yes
  • Vanguard
    Yes
  • 4,000+ no-load, no-transaction-fee mutual funds
  • Schwab
    Yes3
  • E*TRADE
    Yes
  • Fidelity
    No
  • Vanguard
    No

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Trading: Specialized platforms, tools, and education

Trading: Specialized platforms, tools, and education

Trading: Specialized platforms, tools, and education
  • Schwab
  • E*TRADE
  • Fidelity
  • Vanguard
  • Platforms and support teams specialized for traders
  • Schwab
    Yes
  • E*TRADE
    Yes
  • Fidelity
    Yes
  • Vanguard
    No
  • Exclusive daily live educational content
  • Schwab
    Yes
  • E*TRADE
    No 
  • Fidelity
    Yes
  • Vanguard
    No

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Charles Schwab received the highest score in the checking segment of the J.D. Power 2019-2024 U.S. Direct Banking Satisfaction Studies, which measures overall satisfaction with direct branchless banks. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details. The J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Direct Banking Satisfaction Study is independently conducted, and the participating firms do not pay to participate. Use of the study results in promotional materials is subject to a license fee.

Investor's Business Daily: Best Online Brokers 2024

The IBD Best Online Brokers accolade was published by IBD on January 25, 2024, and is for a 15-month timeframe. The criteria, evaluation, and ranking were determined by Investor's Business Daily in conjunction with its research partner, TechnoMetrica Market Intelligence. https://investors.com/best-online-brokers-2024/ Schwab paid a licensing fee to York Graphics Services, LLC. for use of the accolade and corresponding logos through May 2, 2025.

Investor's Business Daily: Ranked #1 Most Trusted Bank

The IBD Most Trusted Bank accolade/recognition was published online by IBD on September 20, 2024, and is licensed for a 15-month timeframe. The criteria, evaluation, and ranking were determined by Investor's Business Daily in conjunction with its research partner, TechnoMetrica Market Intelligence, and were based on consumer surveys conducted May-July 2024. Schwab paid a licensing fee to York Graphic Services, LLC. for uses of the award and logos through January 4, 2026.

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