Stock Trading Bootstrapped

Firstrade

Commission-free stock, options, and ETF trading platform

Available in 8 countries Last verified: Mar 2026
Visit Firstrade
Founded
1985
Users
500K+
Total Funding
$350K
Employees
51-200

🏢 Company Overview

Headquarters
Flushing, New York, USA
Funding Stage
Bootstrapped
Total Funding
$350K
Users
500K+
Pricing
Free
Rating
★ 4.7
AML Compliant PCI DSS Broker License FDIC Insured SIPC insured up to $500,000; supplemental coverage up to $37.5 million via Apex Clearing

ℹ️ About Firstrade

Firstrade is a commission-free online brokerage offering zero-cost trading on stocks, ETFs, options, and mutual funds with no account minimums.

⚡ Key Features

Zero commission stocks ETFs options trading
No per-contract fees on options
AI-powered FirstradeGPT investment research assistant
Options Builder visual strategy planning tool
Extended hours and overnight trading sessions
No-fee IRA retirement savings accounts

💪 Strengths & Weaknesses

4 Pros 3 Cons
💪
Strengths
What it does well
Truly zero-cost options contracts
All mutual funds commission-free
Strong international investor access
SIPC plus supplemental insurance
⚠️
Weaknesses
Areas to improve
Limited advanced charting tools
No fractional shares trading
Customer service response delays

💬 User Reviews

🗨

No reviews yet. Be the first to review Firstrade.

🌍 Available In

8 countries
United States China Hong Kong Taiwan Singapore India United Kingdom Germany
Firstrade Alternatives
Compare 6+ similar apps
Visit Firstrade ↗