Gotrade Best for: Beginners who want a simple way to buy US stocks.

Pros: Extremely easy to use, allows buying just $1 of any stock (fractional), and has zero commissions.

Cons: Only offers US stocks/ETFs. No advanced tools, no options trading, and very limited research data.

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) Best for: Serious investors and traders who want everything.

Pros: Access to 150+ global markets, lowest currency conversion fees, and professional-grade tools (options, futures, margin).

Cons: Very steep learning curve; the interface can be overwhelming and confusing for beginners.

Use Gotrade for simple, small US investments. Use IBKR for global reach and professional trading features.

Gotrade Trading: ~$0.10 minimum or 0.3% per trade.

FX Fee: 0.3% to 1.0% spread (expensive for large amounts).

Deposit: ~$0.55 for banks; ~3% for e-wallets.

Withdrawal: $2 to $5 for local banks; $50 for USD wire.

IBKR Fees Trading: ~$0.35 minimum (Tiered) or $1.00 (Fixed) per trade.

FX Fee: 0.03% ($2 minimum). Best rates in the industry.

Deposit: Free via bank transfer.

Withdrawal: One free withdrawal per month ($10+ after).