Stash vs Firstrade

Stash vs Firstrade Comparison Table 2024
Stash	Firstrade
Review 2.9	Review 4

Stash is a SEC-registered trading platform with FIDIC insurance. The firm has a large client base of 6+ million with $3+ billion in assets under management (AUM). The choice of automated trading and self-directed investing makes the brand stand out from rivals with a low minimum investment.	Firstrade is a US-headquartered discount broker-dealer with authorization from the SEC. The company is also a member of FINRA/SIPC. With welcome bonuses, powerful tools and apps, plus commission-free trading, Firstrade Securities is a popular online brokerage. It is also quick and easy to open a new account.
Comment by Reviewer
"Stash is a great investment platform for beginners looking for automated investing solutions and a slick mobile app."	"We recommend Firstrade for beginner investors looking to trade US stocks with no commissions. There is a wealth of free education plus premium-quality research and trading ideas from Morningstar, Briefing.com, Zacks and Benzinga."
Pros
Recurring and automated investments with generated portfolios based on risk profile and goals Simple fee structure with tier-based subscription from $3 per month and the first month free Very low minimum investment from 1¢ or $0.05 for fractional shares Excellent education and financial advice for beginners SIPC and FINRA membership for capital protection Trustworthy brokerage regulated by the SEC Stock-back rewards programme Strong account security	SIPC member Low OTC fees Crypto trading Premarket trading Accepts US traders No minimum deposit Commission-free investing Regulated by SEC and FINRA Multiple customer support options Access to education, research, and tools Stop limit and trailing stop orders supported Mobile app with advanced features and analysis
Cons
Available to customers in the US only Human financial advisors are not available No automated IRA management No tax-loss harvesting No demo account	No copy trading Some withdrawal fees No 24/7 customer support No forex or futures trading No demo/paper trading account Visa Credit/debit card deposits and withdrawals not accepted
Awards
	Best for ETF & Active Investor Commission & Fees - 2019
Instruments
Stocks, ETFs	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Cryptos, Fixed
Demo Account
No	No
Minimum Deposit
$1	$0
Trading Platforms
Own	Own
Payment Methods
ACH Transfer Credit Card Debit Card Wire Transfer	ACH Transfer Automated Customer Account Transfer Service Cheque Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
$1	$1
Regulator
SEC	SEC, FINRA
Margin Trading
No	Yes
Margin Rate
	4.50%
STP Account
No	No
ECN Account
No	No
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
No	No
Market Maker
No	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	No
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS & Android
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
No	No
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
Yes	No
Custodial Account
Yes	Yes
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
	$0
Islamic Account
No	No
Account Currencies
USD	USD
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Deutsche Boerse Euronext New York Stock Exchange	Nasdaq New York Stock Exchange
Cryptocurrency
Crypto trading not offered	Take positions on dozens of leading cryptocurrencies with low fees and 24/7 investing. Traders need just $1 to start speculating on popular tokens like Bitcoin. Clients can also buy cryptos instantly in a few straightforward steps.
Spread
	Variable
Coins
	ALGO AVAX BAT BTC BCH ADA LINK ATOM CRO CRV MANA DOGE ETH ETC FTM LTC LRC MATIC REN SHIB SOL XLM SUSHI GRT UNI YFI
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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