Update Nov. 11, 2022: FTX, the parent company of FTX.US, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as of Nov. 11, 2022. According to the company (as of Nov. 10), account withdrawals from FTX.US are still live, but trading may be halted in a few days, so the company advises clients to close any positions that … Read more
Fidelity Investments and TD Ameritrade are two of the most popular online discount brokerages, and each regularly scores well in reviews of the best brokers. In fact, Fidelity and TD Ameritrade both earned the highest overall marks in our 2021 review of major online brokers. Fidelity is a great choice for customer support, research and … Read more
Crypto.com is going to be a good fit for cryptocurrency traders who are looking to trade one of the widest selections of cryptocurrencies in the industry. You’ll be able to trade well beyond the most popular cryptocurrencies, with more than 250 available. It will all be available to you through a slick mobile app that … Read more
Coinbase and Robinhood are two of the most popular places to trade cryptocurrencies, but which one is better for you? The answer depends on your needs, especially on how much crypto trading you intend to do and the costs you’re willing to pay. Coinbase and Robinhood may appeal to different kinds of traders, though there’s … Read more
With such similar-sounding names, it can be easy to get Coinbase and Coinbase Pro mixed up, since they’re both popular ways to trade cryptocurrency. Coinbase remains the entry-level service, while Coinbase Pro ups the ante in many ways. Each offers a different level of services, costs and features, so cryptocurrency traders looking to get in … Read more
Cash App is like five apps in one stripped-down, easy-to-use package. It’s high on functionality but low on design. But the thing is, it works. Think of it as a cross between PayPal (or Venmo) and Robinhood, with a bank account thrown in for good measure. You’ll be able to send and receive money, spend … Read more
A Roth IRA offers many benefits to retirement savers, and one of the best places to get this tax-advantaged account is at an online brokerage or robo-advisor. Although a Roth IRA requires the account holder to pay taxes on the money going in, it allows any contributions and earnings to be withdrawn tax-free. This gives … Read more
Energy stocks can be hot and cold, but when they’re hot, they can move as quickly as any tech stock. And it’s a popular sector to trade when oil prices skyrocket or geopolitical tensions ratchet up, as prices can become highly volatile and traders jump into the action. Because of that volatility, a list of … Read more
Technology has ushered in a new era in the investing world, and it’s never been easier to learn how to buy stocks online. But what’s the best online broker for stock trading? That depends on the type of investor you are and the features you need the most. Bankrate analyzed the major players to help … Read more
Cryptocurrency, especially Bitcoin, has proven to be a popular trading vehicle, even if legendary investors such as Warren Buffett think it’s as good as worthless. Part of cryptocurrency’s popularity is due to its volatility, since these swings allow traders to make money on the price moves. For example, at the start of 2017, the price of … Read more