Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab is a full-service wealth management company. It offers banking, investing, and trading services. It is known for its excellent customer service and robust 'Thinkorswim' trading platform for active traders.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is there a monthly fee?

No. Schwab has $0 monthly service fees and $0 account minimums for retail brokerage accounts.

2. What is Thinkorswim?

It is Schwab's professional-grade trading platform offering advanced charting and analytics for serious traders.

3. Do they offer fractional shares?

Yes. 'Schwab Stock Slices' lets you buy fractional shares of S&P 500 companies for as little as $5.

4. Is there a bank account option?

Yes. Schwab Bank offers an Investor Checking account that refunds all ATM fees worldwide.

5. Is my money safe?

Yes. Schwab is a SIPC member and a publicly traded company with a long history of stability.