# Brokers

##  **Free Brokers**

* Advantages: no commission, very simple to use, instant deposits.
* Disadvantages: 3x day trade limit unless you have 25k, less priority over paid brokers.

#### **Robinhood**

* great for smaller accounts because of the no commission fees, but lacks some stocks, cryptocurrencies, and software that could make it better. 
* <https://robinhood.com/>

#### &#x20;**WeBull**

* similar too Robinhood, much better overall.&#x20;
* <https://www.webull.com/>

## **Paid Brokers**

* Advantages: Priority over free brokers, advanced software available, top tier suppor&#x74;**.**
* Disadvantages: Commission based

#### **TD Ameritrade**

* great for larger accounts where commissions will not kill your account. Lacks many cryptocurrencies, but you can short unlike Robinhood. Even comes with its own amazing software called ThinkOrSwim.
* <https://www.tdameritrade.com/>

#### **E\*Trade**

* similar to TD Ameritrade except a different layout.
* <https://us.etrade.com/>

## Best Online Brokers

<https://www.investopedia.com/best-online-brokers-4587872>


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