Charles Schwab Named #1 Overall Broker by StockBrokers.com

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Charles Schwab (SCHW) has been named the #1 Overall Broker in StockBrokers.com's 2025 Annual Awards, marking a significant achievement in the industry's comprehensive evaluation. The assessment covered over 200 variables across seven key categories.

The company secured the top position in nine Category Awards, including Platforms and Tools, Research, Mobile Trading Apps, Education, Ease of Use, and categories for Beginners, Passive Investors, and Casual Investors. Schwab also received Industry Awards for Bond Trading Platform, Client Dashboard, Desktop Trading Platform, Investor App, Overall Client Experience, and Stock Trading Platform.

The company's Schwab Trading Powered by Ameritrade™ platform was highlighted for its comprehensive offering, including desktop, web, and mobile trading platforms, educational resources, specialized trading support, and virtual trading experience through paperMoney®.

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• Achieved #1 Overall Broker ranking in StockBrokers.com's 2025 Annual Awards
• Won top position in 9 different Category Awards
• Received multiple Industry Awards for trading platforms and client experience
• Recognized with 'Best in Class' honors in 7 additional categories

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Schwab also received honors for its Investor App, Mobile Trading Apps, Platforms and Tools, Education, Ease of Use and more

WESTLAKE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Charles Schwab has been named the #1 Overall Broker in StockBrokers.com’s 2025 Annual Awards. Now in its 15^th consecutive year, these awards are based on unbiased research across over 200 variables and seven key categories including Range of Investments, Platforms & Tools, Research, Mobile Trading Apps, Education, Ease of Use, and Overall Broker, to make it easier for investors of all experience levels to choose an online broker.

“It’s an honor to be recognized, especially by StockBrokers.com, a team that truly understands the retail trading and investing space and what matters to investors,” said Jonathan Craig, Managing Director, Head of Investor Services & Marketing at Charles Schwab. “Investors have a wide range of choices when it comes to brokers, and this award is a testament to the breadth and depth of Schwab’s capabilities across investing, trading and wealth management. It’s also a credit to Schwab’s incredible team who work hard to deliver a first-class experience to clients every day.”

The StockBrokers.com 2025 Annual Awards include both Category Awards, which are used to rank all participating brokers, and Industry Awards, which are each awarded to one firm annually. In addition to its #1 Overall Broker win, Schwab ranked #1 in nine Category Awards including:

• Platforms and Tools
• Research
• Mobile Trading Apps
• Education
• Ease of Use
• Beginners
• Passive Investors
• Casual Investors

Schwab also received the following Industry Awards:

• Bond Trading Platform
• Client Dashboard
• Desktop Trading Platform
• Investor App
• Overall Client Experience
• Stock Trading Platform

Schwab was also recognized with “Best in Class” (top five) honors in the following categories: Range of Investments, Options Trading, Retirement Accounts, Active Traders, Futures Trading, Customer Service, and High Net Worth Investors.

“Schwab is a leader in the retail trading space with a proven track record and a commitment to continually enhancing our platforms, products, and services,” said James Kostulias, Managing Director and Head of Trading Services, Charles Schwab. “In particular, this recognition speaks to the strength of Schwab Trading Powered by Ameritrade™, which provides traders with a world-class trading experience including award-winning platforms, tailored education, and specialized support—all from one of the most trusted brands in the industry.”

Schwab Trading Powered by Ameritrade provides a holistic experience that includes:

• Desktop, web, and mobile trading platforms including thinkorswim®, Schwab.com and Schwab Mobile.
• A massive library of educational content and resources including articles, videos, webcasts, podcasts, courses, in-person events and more, to help clients make informed trading decisions and manage risk, as well as Schwab Coaching™, which enables clients to learn from trading professionals in a live, interactive setting.
• Specialized service and support for traders through Schwab’s Trade Desk team of trading specialists.
• paperMoney®, the virtual trading experience that lets clients practice trading on thinkorswim using real-time market data—all without risking a dime.
• A wide range of trading products, which today includes stocks and ETFs; equity, ETF and index options; options on futures; futures; forex; and portfolio margin.

“With retail participation at record levels and commission-free trading now standard, competition between brokerage firms is no longer about pricing – it’s about tools and features,” said Jessica Inskip, Director of Investor Research at StockBrokers.com. “For our 2025 Annual Awards, I leveraged my market expertise to identify the best resources for every type of investor and introduced new categories recognizing the top brokers for each stage of the investor’s journey.”

To learn more about trading at Schwab, visit www.schwab.com/trading.

About Charles Schwab

At Charles Schwab, we believe in the power of investing to help individuals create a better tomorrow. We have a history of challenging the status quo in our industry, innovating in ways that benefit investors and the advisors and employers who serve them, and championing our clients’ goals with passion and integrity.

More information is available at aboutschwab.com. Follow us on X, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Disclosures

Investing involves risk including loss of principal.

​The paperMoney® software application is provided for educational purposes only, and allows users to engage in simulated trading with hypothetical funds using live market data. Market activity, trade executions, transaction costs, and other elements presented in paperMoney are simulations only. Simulated performance does not ensure success in a live environment.

StockBrokers.com Annual Awards 2025 was given on January 28, 2025. The criteria, evaluation, and ranking were determined by StockBrokers.com. Companies were assessed in StockBrokers.com’s 7 Primary Categories: Range of Investments, Platforms & Tools, Research, Mobile Trading, Education, Ease of Use, and Overall. See 2025 Annual Awards page for more information.

© 2025 Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. All rights reserved. Member SIPC.

About the StockBrokers.com Annual Awards

Results for the Annual Awards are unbiased and determined by the independent research conducted by our editorial team and led by our Director of Investor Research, Jessica Inskip. Awards are bestowed based on demonstrated excellence in categories considered important to U.S. investors and traders.

Our editorial team has reviewed the top online brokers for 15 consecutive years; each year, we gather thousands of data points, write tens of thousands of words of research, and deliver dozens of awards to the best online brokers.

StockBrokers.com 2025 Annual Awards Methodology

For the StockBrokers.com 2025 Annual Awards, all brokers were assessed on over 200 variables across seven key categories: Range of Investments, Platforms & Tools, Research, Mobile Trading, Education, Ease of Use, and Overall.

“Best in Class” awards were presented to brokers across all seven main areas as well as the following additional categories: Options Trading, Futures Trading, Bank Brokerage, Retirement Accounts, High Net Worth Investors, Investor Community, Beginners, Passive Investors, Casual Investors, Active Traders, and Customer Service.

A “Best in Class” designation means finishing in the top-five brokers for that category. See the full results for the *StockBrokers.com Annual Awards and learn more about our testing and scoring methodologies.

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Margaret Farrell

Director, Corporate Communications

(203) 434-2240

margaret.farrell@schwab.com

Source: The Charles Schwab Corporation

FAQ

What major awards did Charles Schwab (SCHW) win in StockBrokers.com's 2025 evaluation?

Charles Schwab won the #1 Overall Broker award and secured top positions in nine Category Awards, including Platforms and Tools, Research, Mobile Trading Apps, Education, and Ease of Use.

What trading platforms are included in SCHW's Trading Powered by Ameritrade service?

The service includes thinkorswim®, Schwab.com, and Schwab Mobile platforms, offering desktop, web, and mobile trading capabilities.

What trading products does SCHW offer through its platform?

SCHW offers stocks, ETFs, equity options, ETF and index options, options on futures, futures, forex, and portfolio margin trading.

What educational resources does SCHW provide for traders?

SCHW provides articles, videos, webcasts, podcasts, courses, in-person events, and Schwab Coaching™ for live, interactive learning with trading professionals.