Head-to-head comparison across ratings, fees, asset coverage, and platform breadth.
4.4 / 5
Solid full-service broker for mainstream investors who value Power E*TRADE's active-trader tools, deep mutual-fund and bond shelves, and Morgan Stanley's wealth backbone. No fractional shares is the standout weakness.
4.2 / 5
Best for cost-conscious active traders who want $0 options, free Level II, fast routing, and broad crypto coverage. Educational depth and fixed-income shelves are thinner than the full-service incumbents.
Each broker scored 0–5 across the same 8 dimensions.
Green cells mark the winner on each metric. Tie rows are uncoloured.
| Metric | E*TRADE | Webull | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| OverallEditorial score | 4.40 / 5 | 4.20 / 5 | E*TRADE |
| Sub-ratingsCommissions & fees | 4.00 | 4.80 | Webull |
| Sub-ratingsPlatforms & tools | 4.50 | 4.50 | Tie |
| Sub-ratingsMobile app | 4.50 | 4.70 | Webull |
| Sub-ratingsResearch | 4.50 | 3.80 | E*TRADE |
| Sub-ratingsEducation | 4.50 | 3.50 | E*TRADE |
| Sub-ratingsCustomer service | 4.70 | 3.80 | E*TRADE |
| Sub-ratingsRange of investments | 4.50 | 3.70 | E*TRADE |
| Sub-ratingsActive trading | 4.30 | 4.40 | Webull |
| PricingLowest margin rate | 10.45% | 5.74% | Webull |
| PricingDefault cash sweep yield | 3.60% | 4.10% | Webull |
| PricingPFOF on equities | Accepts | Accepts | Tie |
| Asset class | E*TRADE | Webull |
|---|---|---|
| US stocks (NYSE/Nasdaq/AMEX) | Yes | |
| Fractional shares | No | Yes |
| Options (single & multi-leg) | Yes | |
| Mutual funds | Yes | No |
| Corporate / muni bonds | Yes | |
| Crypto (direct) | Limited | Yes |
| IPOs | Yes | |
| International stocks | Limited | |
| 24-hour overnight equity trading | Limited | |
| US stocks | Yes | |
| Options (equity, ETF, index) | Yes | |
| Corporate bonds | No | |
| International stocks (US app) | No | |
| Pre-market trading | Yes | |
| After-hours trading | Yes | |
| 24-hour overnight trading | Yes | |
| Prediction markets | Yes |