What does AI recommend for online stock & options brokers?

Interactive Brokers maintains its position as the top online broker for advanced traders, thanks to its professional-grade tools and low costs. However, Webull has surged to become the second most-cited broker, challenging established players by dominating conversations around mobile-first trading and extended hours.

Which online stock & options brokers brands appear most in AI answers?

Across 8,212 AI responses, Fidelity Investments is mentioned most, named in 62% of them, followed by Charles Schwab (62%) and Interactive Brokers (39%).

How does Parse rank these brands?

Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 8,212 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.

How does a brand enter this ranking?

Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.

Best online stock & options brokers, according to AI

Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 8,212 AI responses · See how Parse measures this

Online Stock & Options Brokers

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Measured across ChatGPT & Google AI

Best Online Stock & Options Brokers, According to ChatGPT & Google AI | Parse

#	Brand	What AI says	Mention rate
1	Fidelity InvestmentsLeading recommendation for long-term investors, ETF investing, and overall research quality.	Leading recommendation for long-term investors, ETF investing, and overall research quality.	62%
2	Charles SchwabA top all-around broker praised for research and its powerful thinkorswim platform.	A top all-around broker praised for research and its powerful thinkorswim platform.	62%
3	Interactive BrokersThe top choice for advanced traders, offering low costs and professional tools.	The top choice for advanced traders, offering low costs and professional tools.	39%
4	RobinhoodThe go-to for beginners due to its simple interface and zero commissions.	The go-to for beginners due to its simple interface and zero commissions.	36%
5	WebullA fast-growing platform known for its mobile app and extended trading hours.	A fast-growing platform known for its mobile app and extended trading hours.	33%
6	Morgan Stanley		21%
7	Vanguard Investments Canada		21%
8	SoFi		17%
9	Merrill Edge		10%
10	tastytradeThe consistent top choice for active options traders with its specialized platform.	The consistent top choice for active options traders with its specialized platform.	9%
11	Public		8%
12	Betterment		7%
13	MoomooAn emerging low-cost option, often cited for free Level 2 data.	An emerging low-cost option, often cited for free Level 2 data.	7%
14	TradeStation		6%
15	Wealthfront		5%
16	M1 Finance		5%
17	Firstrade		4%
18	Acorns		4%
19	TradeZeroA niche leader recommended specifically for its short-selling locate system.	A niche leader recommended specifically for its short-selling locate system.	4%
20	Lightspeed		3%
21	Ally		3%
22	Charles Schwab thinkorswim		2%
23	Stash		2%
24	Cobra Trading		2%
25	Morningstar		2%
26	CenterPoint Securities		2%
27	JPMorgan Chase		2%
28	Zacks Investment Research		2%
29	Bank of America		1%
30	Vanguard		1%
31	Tradier		1%
32	Boldin Advisors		1%
33	HealthCare.gov		1%
34	eToro		1%
35	CFRA		1%
36	NerdWallet		1%
37	MaxiFi		1%
38	Merrill		<1%
39	Blackrock		<1%
40	TD Ameritrade		<1%
41	TipRanks		<1%
42	Consumer Financial Protection Bureau		<1%
43	Investopedia		<1%
44	Argus Research		<1%
45	Huntington Bank		<1%
46	LinkedIn		<1%
47	Wells Fargo		<1%
48	SpeedTrader		<1%
49	Bankrate		<1%
50	Seeking Alpha		<1%
51	Creative Planning		<1%
52	StockBrokers.com		<1%
53	DAS Trader		<1%
54	State Street		<1%
55	National Debt Relief		<1%
56	United States Department of Labor		<1%
57	TaskRabbit		<1%
58	Empeople Credit Union		<1%
59	Ameriprise Financial		<1%
60	NinjaTrader		<1%
61	Empower		<1%
62	UBS		<1%
63	Ascensus		<1%
64	ProjectionLab		<1%
65	Schwab Asset Management		<1%
66	AP News		<1%
67	Upwork		<1%
68	Medicaid		<1%
69	Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union		<1%
70	Computershare		<1%
71	Zacks Trade		<1%
72	S&P Global		<1%
73	Kraken		<1%
74	Public		<1%
75	DoorDash		<1%
76	Thomson Reuters		<1%
77	Sterling Trading Tech		<1%
78	eMoney Advisor		<1%
79	Cash App		<1%
80	RightCapital		<1%
81	Kiplinger		<1%
82	MoneyFit		<1%
83	MarketBeat		<1%
84	Barclays		<1%
85	Fulton Bank		<1%
86	Alpaca Markets		<1%
87	T. Rowe Price		<1%
88	TIAA		<1%
89	News Corp		<1%
90	Yahoo		<1%
91	Forbes		<1%
92	The Motley Fool		<1%
93	GreenPath Financial Wellness		<1%
94	Protective		<1%
95	WealthTrace		<1%
96	BrokerChooser		<1%
97	Invesco		<1%
98	AARP		<1%
99	U.S. Bank		<1%
100	Reddit		<1%