Account minimum
Stock trading costs
Options trades
No base commission; $0.65 per contract.
Account fees (annual, transfer, closing, inactivity)
No annual or inactivity fee; $25 for full or partial transfer out of assets, $15 if this is done online.
Number of no-transaction-fee mutual funds
Over 4,200 no-transaction-fee mutual funds.
Tradable securities
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Fractional shares
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Mutual funds.
Crypto availability
No access to cryptocurrencies, but clients can trade crypto-based, products, such as Bitcoin futures.
Trading platform
Three platforms offered with no trade minimums or fees: StreetSmart Edge (desktop platform), Schwab.com and StreetSmart Central.
Mobile app
Two mobile apps with above-average capabilities: Schwab Mobile and StreetSmart Mobile.
Research and data
Research from 14 providers including Moody’s, Morningstar, Recognia, Credit Suisse and Thompson Reuters, plus more in-house generated commentary and tools.
Customer support options (includes how easy it is to find key details on the website)
Phone, email, chat 24/7, and in-person support available at branches Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some branches have Saturday hours.
