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The Best Crypto Brokerages as of September 30, 2025

Ranking of Top Crypto Brokerages Based on Fees, Features, and Sign-Up Bonuses

We are experienced users of dozens of crypto platforms. We stay up to date on these platforms' service offerings, subscription fees, trade commissions, and welcome bonuses. The brokerages listed below are for crypto investors, and are ranked in order of overall value received after taking advantage of their sign-up and/or referral offers.

Fees:

0.85% per trade

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Features:

✅ 36 cryptos
✅ No commission
✅ Crypto price alert

Fees:

Volume-based fees, up to 0.60%.

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Features:

✅ Beginner-friendly UI, simple & advanced trading modes
✅ Access to over 250 cryptocurrencies
✅ 24/7 customer support for verified users

Fees:

Simple: 1.49% + flat fees.
ActiveTrader: starts at 0.40%

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Features:

✅ ActiveTrader platform with advanced tools
✅ Institutional-grade custody services with SOC 2 compliance
✅ Crypto rewards credit card with BTC/ETH back

Fees:

Standard: Zero fees up to $10k/mo.
Pro: Up to 0.40%, with volume discounts.

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Features:

✅ Pro trading platform with margin and futures options
✅ High staking yields on 15+ assets
✅ Regulatory licenses across U.S., Canada, and Europe

Spread-based Fees:

1.4% - 2.95%

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Fees, features, sign-up bonuses, and referral bonuses are accurate as of September 30, 2025. All information listed above is subject to change.

The Best International Brokerages as of June 30, 2025

Ranking of Top International Stock Brokerages Based on Fees, Features, and Sign-Up Bonuses

We are experienced users of dozens of worldwide stock trading platforms. We stay up to date on these platforms' service offerings, subscription fees, trade commissions, and welcome bonuses. The brokerages listed below are for non-U.S.-based investors, and are ranked in order of overall value received after taking advantage of their sign-up and/or referral offers.

Fees:

GB: From 0.05% (£1 min); EU/US: From $0.0035/share + FX fee; Singapore (SG): No extra platform fees.

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Features:

✅ Access to 150+ global markets in 36 countries
✅ Multi-currency accounts with FX conversions
✅ Tiered or fixed pricing structures tailored by region

Fees:

SG (US Stocks): $0 commission; SG (SG Stocks): 0.03% + fees (min S$0.99); HK Stocks: ~0.03% + fees.

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Features:

✅ Localized platforms in different regions
✅ Free Level 2 market data in key Asian markets
✅ Currency-specific deposit and trading tools

Fees:

$0 commission in most regions; $1-$2 per trade in Europe.

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Features:

✅ Stocks, ETFs, crypto, and commodities
✅ Currency conversion & wallet integrations
✅ Recurring investments and tax wrappers

Fees, features, sign-up bonuses, and referral bonuses are accurate as of June 30, 2025. All information listed above is subject to change.

The Best Canadian Brokerages as of June 30, 2025

Ranking of Top Canadian Stock Brokerages Based on Fees, Features, and Sign-Up Bonuses

We are experienced users of dozens of Canadian stock trading platforms. We stay up to date on these platforms' service offerings, subscription fees, trade commissions, and welcome bonuses. The brokerages listed below are for Canada-based investors, and are ranked in order of overall value received after taking advantage of their sign-up and/or referral offers.

Fees:

$0 commission on equities; $9.95 for mutual funds.

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Features:

✅ Commission-free stock and ETF purchases
✅ Dual-currency accounts without conversion fees
✅ Advanced trading with multi-leg options support

Fees:

$0.01/share for CAD stocks; $0.005/share for US stocks.

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Features:

✅ Access to 150+ global markets from a Canadian account
✅ Tiered interest on idle cash balances over $10,000 CAD
✅ Supports portfolio margin and direct market routing

Fees:

$0.99/trade for US equities & ETFs; $0.65/contract for US options.

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Features:

✅ Access to U.S. Markets
✅ Access to Canadian Markets
✅ RRSP and TFSA Accounts

Fees:

$8.75 per trade for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds.

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Features:

✅ Auto-deposit investing in pre-built portfolios
✅ In-kind transfers & dividend reinvestment plans for CA stocks
✅ RESP and FHSA accounts with self-directed tools

Fees:

0.5% on managed accounts.

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Features:

✅ Commission-free stock, ETF, and crypto trading in one app
✅ 24/5 U.S. market access with fractional share support
✅ No FX fees on U.S. trades if subscribed to USD feature

Fees, features, sign-up bonuses, and referral bonuses are accurate as of June 30, 2025. All information listed above is subject to change.

Ranking of Top Stock Newsletters Based on Last 3 Years of Stock Picks as of September 27, 2025

We are paid subscribers to dozens of stock and option newsletters. We actively track every recommendation from all of these services, calculate performance, and share our results of the top performing stock newsletters whose subscriptions fees are under $500. The main metric to look for is "Return vs S&P500" which is their return above that of the S&P500. So, based on September 27, 2025 prices:

Best Stock Newsletters

Rank	Stock Newsletter	Picks Return	Return vs S&P500	Picks w Profit	Max % Return	Current Promotion
1.	Alpha Picks	90.5%	65.0%	76%	1,478%	December, 2025 Promotion: Save $100
Summary: 2 picks/month based on Seeking Alpha's Quant Rating; Retail Price is $499/yr. See complete details and analysis in our Alpha Picks Review.
2.	Moby.co	52.4%	16.5%	74%	2,412%	December, 2025 Promotion: Next pick free!
Summary: 60-150 stock picks per year, segmented by industry; Retail Price is $199/yr. Read our Moby Review.
3.	Zacks Top 10	35.3%	16.4%	76%	170%	December, 2025 Promotion: $1, then $495/yr
Summary: 10 stock picks per year on January 1st based on Zacks' Quant Rating; Retail Price is $495/yr. Read our Zacks Review.
4.	TipRanks SmartInvestor	20.8%	9.4%	63%	430%	Current Promotion: Save $180
Summary: About 1 pick/week focusing on short term trades; Lifetime average return of 355% vs S&P500's 149% since 2015. Retail Price is $379/yr. Read our TipRanks Review.
5.	Stock Advisor	46.0%	7.6%	74%	330%	December, 2025 Promotion: Get $100 Off Get 3 Picks Free
Summary: 2 picks/month and 2 Best Buy Stocks lists focusing on high growth potential stocks over 5 years; Retail Price is $199/yr. Read our Motley Fool Review.
6.	Action Alerts Plus	26.2%	4.9%	65%	208%	Current Promotion: None
Summary: 100-150 trades per year, lots of buying and selling and short-term trades. Read our Jim Cramer Review.
7.	Zacks Home Run Investor	5.1%	0.1%	46%	299%	December, 2025 Promotion: $1, then $495/yr
Summary: 40-50 stock picks per year based on Zacks' Quant Rating; Retail Price is $495/yr. Read our Zacks Review.
8.	IBD Leaderboard ETF	11.4%	-1.8%	n/a	n/a	December, 2025 Promotion: None
Summary: Maintains top 50 stocks to invest in based on IBD algorithm; Retail Price is $495/yr. Read our Investors Business Daily.
9.	Zacks Under $10	2.0%	-2.1%	38%	263%	December, 2025 Promotion: $1, then $495/yr
Summary: 40-50 stock picks per year based on Zacks' Quant Rating; Retail Price is $495/yr. Read our Zacks Review.
10.	Hidden Gems	35.6%	-3.1%	69%	240%	Current Promotion: Save $200
Summary: 5 picks/month focusing on disruptive technology and business models; Lifetime average return of 355% vs S&P500's 149% since 2005; Now part of Motley Fool Epic. Read our Motley Fool Epic Review.
Top Ranking Stock Newsletters based on their last 3 years of stock picks covering 2025, 2024, 2023, part of 2022 performance as compared to S&P500. S&P500's return is based on average return of S&P500 from date each stock pick is released. NOTE: To get these results you must buy equal dollar amounts of each pick on the date the stock pick is released. Investor Business Daily Top 50 based on performance of FFTY ETF. Performance as of September 27, 2025.