6 best ETF brokers of 2025 for low-cost fund investing

For its access to over 3,400 ETFs, and its top-tier research tools, low fees and competitive cash sweep yield.

Fidelity Investments is a broker driven by value and designed with low costs in mind, which is evident through its commission-free ETFs, stocks and options trades, as well as its industry-low account and miscellaneous fees. Built for investors of varying experience levels and infused with beginner-friendly and advanced trading tools and features — things like fractional share trading, an active trader platform and top-tier research tools — Fidelity Investments offers a refreshingly modern trading platform, and we think it's the best broker overall for ETF investing.

Other winning categories: Best for low costs

• Why we like it

  For its access to over 3,400 ETFs, and its top-tier research tools, low fees and competitive cash sweep yield.

  Fidelity Investments is a broker driven by value and designed with low costs in mind, which is evident through its commission-free ETFs, stocks and options trades, as well as its industry-low account and miscellaneous fees. Built for investors of varying experience levels and infused with beginner-friendly and advanced trading tools and features — things like fractional share trading, an active trader platform and top-tier research tools — Fidelity Investments offers a refreshingly modern trading platform, and we think it's the best broker overall for ETF investing.

  Other winning categories: Best for low costs

• Pros and cons

  Pros

  • $0 commissions on stocks, ETFs and Fidelity funds
  • Few-to-no account fees
  • Wide range of investment options
  • Large selection of top-tier research providers
  • Robo-advisor with no advisory fees under $25,000
  • 24/7 customer support
  • Investing accounts for minors

  Cons

  • $25,000 minimum to access a Fidelity financial advisor
  • The Fidelity Active Trader Pro desktop platform interface looks and feels antiquated

• More details

  Available asset types	Stocks, Bonds, Options, Mutual funds, ETFs, Cryptocurrency, Gold/Commodities, CDs, Treasury Bills
  Account types	Brokerage, IRA, Custodial, Joint brokerage, Trust
  Annual fee	$0 per year
  Minimum deposit	$0
  Signup bonus	N/A
  Cash sweep APY	4.95%

For its user-friendly interface, no minimums, no-fee commission trading and educational resources.

In addition to trading stocks, options, ETFs, mutual funds and alternative asset interval funds on a beginner-friendly interface, SoFi® members get access to no-cost financial advice and a range of other financial services that let you invest, bank and borrow from a single, integrated platform.

SoFi Invest offers one of the simplest trading experiences among the brokers we review, providing uncomplicated market access with a robo-advisor available if you want to automate your investing. It also provides access to credentialed financial planners, a valuable service that often costs hundreds of dollars per session. SoFi Plus members can enjoy as many appointments with financial planners as they like during their eligibility period, while non-SoFi Plus members are limited to one appointment.

Other winning categories: All-in-one financial app

• Why we like it

  For its user-friendly interface, no minimums, no-fee commission trading and educational resources.

  In addition to trading stocks, options, ETFs, mutual funds and alternative asset interval funds on a beginner-friendly interface, SoFi® members get access to no-cost financial advice and a range of other financial services that let you invest, bank and borrow from a single, integrated platform.

  SoFi Invest offers one of the simplest trading experiences among the brokers we review, providing uncomplicated market access with a robo-advisor available if you want to automate your investing. It also provides access to credentialed financial planners, a valuable service that often costs hundreds of dollars per session. SoFi Plus members can enjoy as many appointments with financial planners as they like during their eligibility period, while non-SoFi Plus members are limited to one appointment.

  Other winning categories: All-in-one financial app

• Pros and cons

  Pros

  • Beginner-friendly trading platform
  • $0 commission stock, option and ETF trades, with no options contract fees
  • Alternative asset funds
  • Access banking, lending, investing and other financial products from one platform
  • Access to SoFi's credentialed financial planners
  • No investment minimum

  Cons

  • Limited investment options, with no crypto
  • No tax-loss harvesting for its robo-advisor
  • Limited research tools
  • $25 inactivity fee

• More details

  Available asset types	Stocks, Options, Mutual funds, ETFs, Alternatives
  Account types	Brokerage, IRA
  Annual fee	$0 per month
  Minimum deposit	$0
  Signup bonus	Get up to $1,000 in stock
  Cash sweep APY	0.01%

• Partner terms and conditions

  INVESTMENTS ARE NOT FDIC INSURED • ARE NOT BANK GUARANTEED • MAY LOSE VALUE
  
  Other fees, such as exchange fees, may apply. Please view our fee disclosure to view a full listing of fees.
  
  Investing in alternative investments and/or strategies may not be suitable for all investors and involves unique risks, including the risk of loss. An investor should consider their individual circumstances and any investment information, such as a prospectus, prior to investing. Interval Funds are illiquid instruments, the ability to trade on your timeline may be restricted. Brokerage and Active investing products offered through SoFi Securities LLC, Member FINRA(www.finra.org) /SIPC(www.sipc.org).
  
  There are limitations with fractional shares to consider before investing. During market hours fractional share orders are transmitted immediately in the order received. There may be system delays from receipt of your order until execution and market conditions may adversely impact execution prices. Outside of market hours orders are received on a not held basis and will be aggregated for each security then executed in the morning trade window of the next business day at market open. Share will be delivered at an average price received for executing the securities through a single batched order. Fractional shares may not be transferred to another firm. Fractional shares will be sold when a transfer or closure request is initiated. Please consider that selling securities is a taxable event.
  
  Options involve risks, including substantial risk of loss and the possibility an investor may lose the entire investment Before trading options please review the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options
  
  Advisory services are offered by SoFi Wealth LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser.
  
  Utilizing a margin loan is generally considered more appropriate for experienced investors as there are additional costs and risks associated. It is possible to lose more than your initial investment when using margin. Please see https://www.sofi.com/wealth/assets/documents/brokerage-margin-disclosure-statement.pdf for detailed disclosure information
  
  Up to $1,000 in stock. Customer must fund their Active Invest account with at least $50 within 30 days of opening the account. Probability of customer receiving $1,000 is 0.028%. See full terms and conditions.
  
  SoFi Plus members can schedule an unlimited number of appointments with a financial planner during periods in which the SoFi Plus member meets the eligibility criteria set forth in section 10(a) of the SoFi Plus Terms and Conditions. SoFi members who are not members of SoFi Plus can schedule one (1) appointment with a financial planner. The ability to schedule appointments is subject to financial planner availability. SoFi reserves the right to change or terminate this benefit at any time with or without notice. Advisory services are offered by SoFi Wealth LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Information about SoFi Wealth’s advisory operations, services, and fees is set forth in SoFi Wealth’s current Form ADV Part 2 (Brochure), a copy of which is available upon request and at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
  
  Terms and conditions apply. Roll over a minimum of $20K to receive the 1% match offer. Matches on contributions are made up to the annual limits.
  
  unlimited 1% match on recurring deposits to a SoFi InvestⓇ account, paid in rewards points. Must be a SoFi Plus member at the time a recurring deposit is received into your SoFi Active or Automated investing account to qualify. Bonus calculated on net monthly recurring deposits made via ACH and paid out as Rewards Points. See Rewards Terms of Service. SoFi reserves the right to change or terminate this promotion at any time without notice. See terms and limitations. https://www.sofi.com/sofiplus/invest/#disclaimers
  
  1% bonus when you transfer your portfolio to SoFi Active Invest. For full promotion terms please visit: SoFi.com/ACATterms. You must transfer at least $20,000 before April 17, 2025 and keep the investments in your SoFi Active Invest account through December 31, 2025 to be eligible for the incentive, which will be paid by January 31, 2026. SoFi does not accept cryptocurrencies and has some limitations on mutual funds and OTC stock.
  
  Robo Advisor:
  Automated investing is offered through SoFi Wealth LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser.
  0.25% fee is based on your account value. The wrap program fee may cost more or less than purchasing brokerage, custodial, and record keeping services separately.

For its spare-change investing feature.

Automated portfolio management with a level of customization unlike many other robo-advisors, Acorns has redefined how people save and invest their spare change. With its innovative 'round-up' feature, Acorns automatically invests spare change from your everyday purchases, effortlessly growing your portfolio. Its user-friendly app simplifies investing for beginners, while also offering a degree of freedom to investors who want to retain control over their portfolio — Acorns Gold members can customize their portfolios with the ability to add individual stocks. And Acorns' flat-fee subscription structure means the cost for portfolio management never changes, with minimal back-end fees and no account minimums.

Whether you're new to investing or simply want to automate portfolio management, Acorns is the go-to platform for turning small change into substantial savings.

• Why we like it

  For its spare-change investing feature.

  Automated portfolio management with a level of customization unlike many other robo-advisors, Acorns has redefined how people save and invest their spare change. With its innovative 'round-up' feature, Acorns automatically invests spare change from your everyday purchases, effortlessly growing your portfolio. Its user-friendly app simplifies investing for beginners, while also offering a degree of freedom to investors who want to retain control over their portfolio — Acorns Gold members can customize their portfolios with the ability to add individual stocks. And Acorns' flat-fee subscription structure means the cost for portfolio management never changes, with minimal back-end fees and no account minimums.

  Whether you're new to investing or simply want to automate portfolio management, Acorns is the go-to platform for turning small change into substantial savings.

• Pros and cons

  Pros

  • Invest your spare change automatically
  • Automated stock and ETF investing
  • Multiple investment account options
  • Beginner-friendly app with educational resources
  • Customize your portfolio with individual stocks with Acorns Gold

  Cons

  • No tax-loss harvesting
  • Limited investment options

• More details

  Available asset types	Stocks, ETFs
  Account types	Brokerage, IRA
  Annual fee	$3 per month
  Minimum deposit	$0
  Signup bonus	Get a $20 bonus
  Cash sweep APY	N/A

For its advanced and beginner-friendly mobile trading apps.

In addition to receiving high marks from both Apple and Android users, Interactive Brokers' (IBKR) main mobile trading platform, IBKR Mobile, offers the powerful trading tools that many brokers reserve for their web and desktop trading platforms. These include advanced, interactive charts with over 90 indicators, analyst ratings and price targets, earnings estimates, company financials and more. In other words, there's little you can't do with IBKR Mobile. What's more, Interactive Brokers offers the more beginner-friendly IBKR GlobalTrader and IMPACT mobile trading platforms for those looking for a more simplified investing experience.

IBKR Mobile is the most feature-rich mobile platform according to Finder's analysis, while IBKR GlobalTrader is a solid option for beginners. Tack on its wide range of investment options, low trading costs and access to global markets and you can see why IBKR is not only the best broker for mobile trading but also one of the best brokerage accounts on the market.

Other winning categories: Best brokerage account for day trading, Best for international trading

• Why we like it

  For its advanced and beginner-friendly mobile trading apps.

  In addition to receiving high marks from both Apple and Android users, Interactive Brokers' (IBKR) main mobile trading platform, IBKR Mobile, offers the powerful trading tools that many brokers reserve for their web and desktop trading platforms. These include advanced, interactive charts with over 90 indicators, analyst ratings and price targets, earnings estimates, company financials and more. In other words, there's little you can't do with IBKR Mobile. What's more, Interactive Brokers offers the more beginner-friendly IBKR GlobalTrader and IMPACT mobile trading platforms for those looking for a more simplified investing experience.

  IBKR Mobile is the most feature-rich mobile platform according to Finder's analysis, while IBKR GlobalTrader is a solid option for beginners. Tack on its wide range of investment options, low trading costs and access to global markets and you can see why IBKR is not only the best broker for mobile trading but also one of the best brokerage accounts on the market.

  Other winning categories: Best brokerage account for day trading, Best for international trading

• Pros and cons

  Pros

  • Three mobile trading platforms, including the versatile IBKR Mobile and the beginner-friendly IBKR GlobalTrader
  • Wide range of tradable assets
  • $0 commission stocks and ETFs
  • Few account fees
  • Access to stocks in 150 global markets
  • Robo-advisor

  Cons

  • Cumbersome security features
  • Confusing fee structure
  • Live chat rarely works
  • No instant buying power

• More details

  Available asset types	Stocks, Bonds, Options, Mutual funds, ETFs, Cryptocurrency, Futures, Forex, Treasury Bills
  Account types	Brokerage, IRA, Custodial, Joint brokerage, Trust
  Annual fee	$0 per year
  Minimum deposit	$0
  Signup bonus	N/A
  Cash sweep APY	3.83% Lite 4.83% Pro

For its access to and competitive trading fees on options, futures, options on futures, options on micro futures and smalls futures options.

Designed primarily for derivatives trading, tastytrade boasts an impressive collection of trading products and some of the best pricing on options and futures contracts in the industry. Stocks and ETFs are commission-free, options have no closing commissions and its trading platforms are powerful, with advanced trading, research and analysis tools, including profit and loss visualizations and a quick roll feature to roll your option position into the future.

Meanwhile, tastytrade offers a comprehensive learning center with video and live demos to help you level up your trading.

• Why we like it

  For its access to and competitive trading fees on options, futures, options on futures, options on micro futures and smalls futures options.

  Designed primarily for derivatives trading, tastytrade boasts an impressive collection of trading products and some of the best pricing on options and futures contracts in the industry. Stocks and ETFs are commission-free, options have no closing commissions and its trading platforms are powerful, with advanced trading, research and analysis tools, including profit and loss visualizations and a quick roll feature to roll your option position into the future.

  Meanwhile, tastytrade offers a comprehensive learning center with video and live demos to help you level up your trading.

• Pros and cons

  Pros

  • Highly customizable trading platform
  • Extensive lineup of tradable derivative assets
  • Competitive options fee structure
  • Helpful educational resources and live programming
  • Stocks, ETFs and bonds available to trade

  Cons

  • Complex trading platform
  • No robo-advisor

• More details

  Available asset types	Stocks, Options, ETFs, Cryptocurrency, Futures, Treasury Bills
  Account types	Brokerage, IRA, Trust
  Annual fee	$0 per year
  Minimum deposit	$0
  Signup bonus	N/A
  Cash sweep APY	N/A

For its CopyTrader program and social community.

eToro's accessible trading platform doesn't skimp on features. TipRanks-powered analyst ratings and price targets, hedge fund activity, insider transactions and advanced charts, all on an easy-to-use interface. Stocks and ETFs trade commission-free and options are free of both commissions and contract fees — something we don't see often.

But its eToro's unique blend of cutting-edge technology and social networking that helped it popularize social investing and foster a dynamic community of traders and investors. Specifically, CopyTrader. CopyTrader lets you leverage the expertise of other eToro users by automatically replicating their crypto trades in your portfolio, and get paid when others copy you. While CopyTrader is currently only available for crypto, it's a defining feature of the platform and one that helps it stand out. eToro is also working to make the feature available for stocks and ETFs.

• Why we like it

  For its CopyTrader program and social community.

  eToro's accessible trading platform doesn't skimp on features. TipRanks-powered analyst ratings and price targets, hedge fund activity, insider transactions and advanced charts, all on an easy-to-use interface. Stocks and ETFs trade commission-free and options are free of both commissions and contract fees — something we don't see often.

  But its eToro's unique blend of cutting-edge technology and social networking that helped it popularize social investing and foster a dynamic community of traders and investors. Specifically, CopyTrader. CopyTrader lets you leverage the expertise of other eToro users by automatically replicating their crypto trades in your portfolio, and get paid when others copy you. While CopyTrader is currently only available for crypto, it's a defining feature of the platform and one that helps it stand out. eToro is also working to make the feature available for stocks and ETFs.

• Pros and cons

  Pros

  • $0 fees for stock and ETF trading
  • No annual fee
  • Fractional share trading
  • Interact with over 35 million social traders
  • Access 20 cryptocurrencies
  • CopyTrader feature

  Cons

  • Not available in NY, NV, MN and HI
  • Limited account types

• More details

  Available asset types	Stocks, Options, ETFs, Cryptocurrency, Futures, Investments
  Account types	Brokerage
  Annual fee	$0 per month
  Minimum deposit	$0
  Signup bonus	N/A
  Cash sweep APY	3.9%