Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,678 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
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Interactive Brokers remains the top recommendation from AI assistants for its professional-grade tools and global access. However, for traders focused specifically on futures contracts, specialized platforms like and have surged in visibility since late 2025.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The top choice for professionals and global investors across most prompts. | 74% | |
| 2 | A low-cost option frequently cited for early pre-market trading access. | 48% | |
| 3 | Recommended for its thinkorswim platform and 24/5 trading capabilities. | 43% | |
| 4 | A reliable all-around broker with strong research tools and execution quality. | 32% | |
| 5 | Praised for advanced technical tools and competitive intraday margin rates. | 30% | |
| 6 | Gaining prominence as a top choice for low-margin futures trading. | 19% | |
| 7 | Frequently cited for its ultra-low intraday futures margins since late 2025. | 16% | |
| 8 | A rising specialist in low-margin micro and E-mini futures. | 15% | |
| 9 | Cited for fast execution tailored to active and high-frequency traders. | 13% | |
| 10 | A beginner-friendly platform noted for its accessible 24/5 trading options. | 12% | |
| 11 | 10% | ||
| 12 | 9% | ||
| 13 | 8% | ||
| 14 | 6% | ||
| 15 | 6% | ||
| 16 | 5% | ||
| 17 | 5% | ||
| 18 | 4% | ||
| 19 | 4% | ||
| 20 | 4% | ||
| 21 | 3% | ||
| 22 | 3% | ||
| 23 | 3% | ||
| 24 | 3% | ||
| 25 | 3% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
stockbrokers.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 60% of analyzed answers.
Slipped from #2 to #3 overall between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
Jumped from #8 to #4 in mentions between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
Climbed from #14 to #8 in rankings between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
Dropped from #5 to #12 in mentions between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90% | 78% | ||
| 53% | 54% | ||
| 41% | 33% | ||
| 35% | 23% | ||
| 22% | 24% |
The two models disagree most about DAS Trader (ChatGPT #13, Google #25) and Tradovate (ChatGPT #10, Google #21).
Interactive Brokers remains the top recommendation from AI assistants for its professional-grade tools and global access. However, for traders focused specifically on futures contracts, specialized platforms like NinjaTrader and AMP Futures have surged in visibility since late 2025.
Across 1,678 AI responses, Interactive Brokers is mentioned most, named in 74% of them, followed by Webull (48%) and Charles Schwab (43%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 1,678 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
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.
Interactive Brokers is consistently the top recommendation, praised for execution speed and low margin rates. Since late 2025,
Webull and
TradeStation have gained prominence as strong alternatives, particularly in Google AI Overviews responses.
Brands mentioned
Interactive Brokers is consistently the top recommendation, praised for execution speed and low margin rates. Since late 2025,
Webull and
TradeStation have gained prominence as strong alternatives, particularly in Google AI Overviews responses.
Recommendations are dominated by specialized futures brokers. NinjaTrader, , and are consistently cited by both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews for having the lowest intraday margins, especially for micro contracts.
Brands mentioned
Which platform is best for trading stock index futures with low margins?
Recommendations are dominated by specialized futures brokers. NinjaTrader,
AMP Futures, and
Optimus Futures are consistently cited by both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews for having the lowest intraday margins, especially for micro contracts.
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