Merrill waives its commissions for all online stock, ETF and option trades placed in a Merrill Edge ® Self-Directed brokerage account. Brokerage fees associated with, but not limited to, margin transactions, special stock registration/gifting, account transfer and processing and termination apply. $0 option trades are subject to a $0.65 per-contract fee. Other fees and restrictions may apply. Pricing is subject to change without advance notice. Best Online Brokers for Stock Trading 2019 1. TD Ameritrade. 2. Fidelity. 3. Charles Schwab. 4. E*TRADE. 5. Interactive Brokers. 6. Merrill Edge. 7. TradeStation. $0.00 commission applies to online U.S. equity trades, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and options (+ $0.65 per contract fee) in a Fidelity retail account only for Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC retail clients. Sell orders are subject to an activity assessment fee (from $0.01 to $0.03 per $1,000 of principal). There is an Options Regulatory Fee