20 Major U.S. Stock Trading Platforms

A stock trading platform is a software or website that investors can use to buy and sell stocks. It provides an interface that allows investors to view stock quotes, place orders, manage portfolios, and more.

Stock trading platforms usually offer the following features:

View Stock Quote: Investors can view real-time stock quotes, historical price trends, volume and other information.
Place an order: An investor can place an order to buy or sell shares and specify parameters such as price and quantity.
Portfolio Management: Investors can view information such as stock positions, profit/loss, and trade operations.

There are many types of stock trading platforms and they differ in terms of features, fees and commissions. When choosing a stock trading platform, investors need to make a comparison based on their own needs.

Here are some common stock trading platforms:

1. Interactive Brokers (Interactive Brokers)

One of the world's largest brokerage firms, providing multi-market trading services for US, Hong Kong and A shares.
Low commissions, multiple asset classes can be traded
* Provides powerful trading tools and research resources

2. Charles Schwab

One of the largest retail brokerage firms in the U.S., offering a full range of financial services
Lower commission and a wide range of investment products and services
Strong research team and educational resources

3. Fidelity Investments

One of the largest mutual fund companies in the U.S., offering a wide range of investment products and services.
Lower commissions, powerful research tools and educational resources
Good customer service

4. TD Ameritrade

One of the largest brokerage firms in the U.S., providing comprehensive financial services
Lower commission and a wide range of investment products and services
Powerful trading platform and research resources

**5. E*TRADE**

One of the largest brokerage firms in the U.S., providing comprehensive financial services
Lower commission and a wide range of investment products and services
Powerful trading platform and research resources

6. The Vanguard Group

One of the world's largest index fund companies offering low-cost index funds
Lower commission and a wide range of investment products and services
Good customer service

7. Merrill Lynch

One of the largest brokerage firms in the U.S., providing comprehensive financial services
Higher commissions and a wide range of investment products and services
Strong research team and customer service

8. Morgan Stanley (Morgan Stanley)

One of the largest brokerage firms in the U.S., providing comprehensive financial services
Higher commissions and a wide range of investment products and services
Strong research team and customer service

9. Goldman Sachs (Goldman Sachs)

One of the largest brokerage firms in the U.S., providing comprehensive financial services
Higher commissions and a wide range of investment products and services
Strong research team and customer service

10. Credit Suisse

One of the world's largest brokerage firms, providing comprehensive financial services
Higher commissions and a wide range of investment products and services
Strong research team and customer service

11. UBS

One of the world's largest brokerage firms, providing comprehensive financial services
Higher commissions and a wide range of investment products and services
Strong research team and customer service

12. BNP Paribas

One of the world's largest brokerage firms, providing comprehensive financial services
Higher commissions and a wide range of investment products and services
Strong research team and customer service

13. Deutsche Bank

One of the world's largest brokerage firms, providing comprehensive financial services
Higher commissions and a wide range of investment products and services
Strong research team and customer service

14. JPMorgan Chase

A major U.S. bank offering a full range of financial services
Higher commissions and a wide range of investment products and services
Strong research team and customer service

15. Wells Fargo Bank (Wells Fargo)

A major U.S. bank offering a full range of financial services
Higher commissions and a wide range of investment products and services
Strong customer service

16. Bank of America

A major U.S. bank offering a full range of financial services
Higher commissions and a wide range of investment products and services
Strong customer service

17. Charles Schwab

One of the largest brokerage firms in the U.S., providing comprehensive financial services
Lower commission and a wide range of investment products and services
Strong research team and educational resources

18. Robinhood

Zero commission trading platform, favored by young investors
Provide simple trading interface and basic investment tools
Suitable for beginners and small investors

19. Webull

Zero commission trading platform, providing a variety of investment products and services
Powerful trading platform and research resources
Suitable for investors with some experience

20. M1 Finance

Offers zero-commission trading and free stock, ETF and mutual fund investments
Have a unique "pie" investment strategy
Suitable for investors seeking long-term investment

The above is a brief introduction of 20 major stock trading platforms in the U.S. Investors can choose a suitable platform according to their own needs.