2026 Annual Awards
Awarded by Stockbrokers.com | 2026
#1 Overall Broker for Two Consecutive Years
Charles Schwab also ranked #1 for:
- Desktop Platform (thinkorswim®)
- Advanced Trading
Charles Schwab also secured Best in Class* honors for:
- Active Traders
- Beginners
- Education
- Futures Trading
- Range of Investments
- Research
- Retirement Accounts
Methodology
For the StockBrokers.com 2026 Annual Awards, 14 U.S. online brokerage firms were reviewed across more than 300 variables spanning six core categories. In total, the methodology evaluates 309 variables (235 quantitative and 74 qualitative). For a full list of the variables used for the annual scoring methodology, including complete broker-by-broker breakdowns, reference the StockBrokers.com Premium Report.
*The “Best in Class” distinction means a top 5 finish within that category.
The StockBrokers.com 2026 Annual Awards were announced on January 27, 2026. Criteria, testing methodologies, and rankings were determined by StockBrokers.com. Companies were assessed across StockBrokers.com’s 7 Primary Categories: Range of Investments, Advanced Trading, Mobile Trading Apps, Research, Education, Ease of Use, and Overall.
