Online brokers compared for fees, trading platforms, safety and more. See how Firstrade stacks up against LYNX!
Last update of data—Dec 2022
Firstrade is a US discount broker regulated by the top-tier SEC and FINRA.
LYNX is a Dutch stockbroker established in 2006. It is regulated by the Dutch FMA.
Recommended for beginners and investors looking for zero-commission trading, focusing on the US market.
Recommended for any European traders looking for low stock and ETF fees and a good mobile trading platform.
Firstrade
Firstrade is a US discount broker regulated by the top-tier SEC and FINRA.
Recommended for beginners and investors looking for zero-commission trading, focusing on the US market.
LYNX
LYNX is a Dutch stockbroker established in 2006. It is regulated by the Dutch FMA.
Recommended for any European traders looking for low stock and ETF fees and a good mobile trading platform.
Firstrade's service is slightly better than LYNX's and a comparison of their fees shows that Firstrade's fees are slightly lower than LYNX's.
Account opening takes less effort at Firstrade compared to LYNX, deposit and withdrawal processes are somewhat more complicated at Firstrade, while customer service quality is considerably lower than LYNX's.
Our experts rated the trading platform of Firstrade as being of the same quality as the platform of LYNX, found that clients have access to less markets and products with Firstrade, while LYNX provides somewhat lower-quality research and education.
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