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Investment Products and Services

As your online stock broker, Firstrade provides you a complete suite of investment products and brokerage services:

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  • Stocks
    Choose from a wide array of stock market investing opportunities. Trade stocks listed on the NYSE and AMEX, the Nasdaq Stock Market, or the Over-the-Counter (OTC) markets such as the OTC Bulletin Board or Pink Sheets.

    Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
    Each ETF is a basket of securities that is designed to generally track an index - broad stock or bond market, stock industry sector, or international stock - yet trades like a single stock.

  • Bonds/CDs/Fixed Incomes
    Hedge your account with municipal and corporate bonds, CDs and Fixed Income Securities.

  • Mutual Funds
    Choose from over 11,000 different Mutual Funds. Diversity your holdings and create a professionally managed, low maintenance portfolio.

  • Online Options Trading
    Buy and sell puts and calls or Complex Option Strategies.

  • Margin Investing
    Leverage your investments with competetive margin rates.

  • Dividend Reinvestment (DRIP)
    Reinvest your dividends automatically and with no extra charge.

Account Types

We offer different types of online brokerage accounts to fit your investment objectives.

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  • Regular lnvesting
    Build your family's wealth with a traditional or joint brokerage account.

  • IRA Retirement
    Save taxes now or later and accumulate retirement savings with an IRA.

  • International Accounts
    Access Firstrade's fast and powerful online trading platform from almost anywhere in the world. For more details on how to open an international online trading account with Firstrade, click here.

  • Business Accounts
    No matter the business, we have the online trading account for you. Choose from Investment Club, Corporate, LLC, Partnership, or Sole Proprietorship accounts.

  • ESA Education Planning
    Help your children reach their highest potential with an ESA.

  • Custodial Account
    An investment account set up for a child/minor wherein the account is placed under a custodian's control until the minor reaches legal adulthood.

  • Smart Asset Management Account
    Increase account functionality with Free premium checking, Online bill payment, a Visa Gold Debit Card, Travel Rewards, and more.

Multiple Ways to Trade

  • Online

    The most convenient way to place orders and monitor your account activity.

  • Mobile

    Trade on-the-go with your internet enabled mobile device. Simply access m.firstrade.com or download our iPhone App to enjoy the flexibility of mobile trading at the same low commissions.

  • Stock Broker Assisted

    When you want to speak with an online broker to take your orders, just call us Toll-free at 1-800-869-8800 and speak with one of our knowledgeable representatives to place your orders.

Key Features


Research & Tools


  • X-Stream
    Watch streaming quotes charts and news with this Java-based applet.

  • S&P Stock Reports
    Read the weekly expert insight on your favorite stocks from the analysts of Standard and Poor's.

  • Streaming News
    Stay informed with news, take-overs and buyouts, management changes and more.

  • ETF Center
    In-depth information about your ETFs and the indices they mirror.

  • Investment Screeners
    Find investment products and discover a world of investing opportunities based on your specialized filtering criteria.
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Brokerage Products and Services offered by Firstrade Securities, Inc. - Member FINRA and SIPC.

Online trading has inherent risk due to system response and access times that may vary due to market conditions, system performance, and other factors. An investor should understand these and additional risks before trading. Carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. All investments involve risk and losses may exceed the principal invested. Past performance of a security, industry, sector, market, or financial product does not guarantee future results or returns. Firstrade is a discount broker that provides self-directed investors with brokerage services, and does not make recommendations or offer investment, financial, legal or tax advice.

Options trading involves risk and is not suitable for all investors. Options trading privileges are subject to Firstrade review and approval. Please review the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options brochure before you begin trading options.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of a mutual fund or ETF carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for long-term investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. A mutual fund or ETF prospectus contains this and other information and can be obtained by emailing service@firstrade.com.

Margin trading involves interest charges and risks, including the potential to lose more than deposited or the need to deposit additional collateral in a falling market. The Margin Disclosure Statement and Agreement (PDF) is available for download, and contains information on our lending policies, interest charges, and the risks associated with margin accounts.

*Online market and limit stock trades are $6.95 for stocks priced $1 and above. Add $0.005 per share on the entire order for stocks priced less than $1.00. Online option trades are $6.95 plus 75 cents per option contract. See our Pricing page for detailed pricing of all security types offered at Firstrade.

Any specific securities, or types of securities, used as examples are for demonstration purposes only. None of the information provided should be considered a recommendation or solicitation to invest in, or liquidate, a particular security or type of security.

System response and access times may vary due to market conditions, system performance, and other factors.

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