Invest in stocks, options, and ETFs commission-free with a platform offering fractional shares, AI-powered insights, and extended trading hours. Manage multiple accounts, including IRAs, and access premium research to make informed trading decisions.
✓Commission-free trading on stocks, ETFs, options, and mutual funds
✓Zero options contract fees
✓Fractional share trading starting at $5
✓AI-powered trading copilot (FirstradeGPT)
✓AI-driven sentiment analysis (Market Buzz)
✓Extended and overnight trading hours
✓Access to premium research from Morningstar and Trading Central
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What users say about Firstrade
Reviews of Firstrade are mixed: the Finance app is rated 4.7/5 from 9.1K App Store ratings. What users like most: fast and efficient trading, user-friendly interface. Top complaints: bugs and glitches in the app, slow performance and network issues. Summarized from real user reviews.
-The required minimum distribution (RMD) amount for retirement accounts is now available on the Balance details screen.
-You can now designate a trusted contact person and IRA beneficiaries under Account Profile.
-Bug fixes and performance enhancements.
Incorrect display of stock prices and portfolio information
Bug
Inability to withdraw funds or close accounts easily
Bug
Compatibility problems with newer devices and OS versions
Bug
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Requested Features
4 requests
Add more advanced charting and analytics tools
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Improve options trading capabilities
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Allow customization of the app layout and information displayed
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Provide better visibility of account details and performance metrics
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FAQ
What can I invest in with this app?
You can invest in a wide selection of asset types including stocks, ETFs, options, and mutual funds. The platform supports trading for both individual brokerage accounts and IRAs, allowing for diversification of your investments.
Are there any fees for trading?
This app offers commission-free trades on stocks, ETFs, options, and mutual funds. There are also no options contract fees, no minimum deposit requirements for brokerage and IRA accounts, and no inactivity fees.
What are the trading hours?
You can trade beyond standard market hours with extended hours from 8 AM to 8 PM ET. Additionally, overnight trading is available from 8 PM to 4 AM ET, Sunday to Friday, providing more flexibility for trading.
Does the app offer any AI features to help with trading?
Yes, the app features FirstradeGPT, a personal AI-powered copilot to assist with trading decision-making. It also provides AI-driven sentiment analysis through Market Buzz, including sentiment scores and signals, to help identify trends and patterns.
What kind of accounts can I open?
You can open a Brokerage Account to invest in various asset types, or a No-Fee IRA (Traditional, Roth, or Rollover) to grow your retirement savings. Both account types have no annual, setup, or maintenance fees.