The best online brokers for beginners include Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Robinhood, M1 Finance, JP Morgan, SoFi and Vanguard.

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If you're shopping for an investment app, it's a good idea to compare before you choose one—some have unique offerings that may be exactly what you're looking for. But by our metrics, the overall best ...