10 Best Fractional Share Brokers of 2026

Fidelity ranks first because it pairs a low entry point with a broad set of eligible securities and no fees. Its fractional shares page lets you start with as little as $1 by typing a dollar amount, and its FAQ says you can trade National Market System stocks and ETFs listed on the NYSE or Nasdaq in fractions or dollars. Online US stock and most ETF trades cost $0, and there are zero account minimums and zero account fees to open a retail brokerage account. You can place market or limit orders for fractions, and recurring investments can buy slices on a schedule. The limits are specific: fractional orders are good for the day only, and dollar-based orders run during market hours of about 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. If you want overnight trading or a bigger international catalog, look at Webull or Interactive Brokers instead.

Charles Schwab is the runner-up because it matches Fidelity on cost and adds a clear stock count. Its fractional shares page, which replaced the Schwab Stock Slices name, lists more than 7,000 US-listed stocks and ETFs that you can buy from $1, with no commissions on online fractional trades. You can enter orders in dollars or shares and buy several stocks or ETFs at once, which suits investors building a starter basket in one step. Schwab also lets you gift fractional shares for a birthday or graduation and supports them in the Schwab Teen Investor account. The fine print is worth reading: only whole shares can be transferred, so fractions are sold if you move the account, and service charges of $25 for broker trades and $5 for automated phone trades still apply. Support is available 24/7, and branches are open for in-person help.

Robinhood ranks third on experience: its help center describes a short Buy in Dollars flow and real-time execution for fractional orders placed during market hours. You can invest from $1, and most stocks priced over $1 per share with a market capitalization over $25,000,000 are eligible, limited to NMS securities on exchanges such as the Nasdaq and NYSE. Purchases are rounded to the nearest penny, dividends are split by the fraction you own, and votes on fractional shares are aggregated and reported. Robinhood is open about the limits. Fractional shares are illiquid outside Robinhood and cannot be transferred, so a full transfer out sells them for cash. You also cannot cancel a pending fractional order between 9:20 and 9:30 AM ET. It trails Fidelity and Schwab on support depth and account choice, and its fee page notes other fees may apply.

Interactive Brokers has the biggest fractional catalog here: its fractional trading page lists 10,500+ US stocks and ETFs and lets you invest as little as USD 1 in eligible US, Canadian or European stocks. That makes it the only broker on this list for investors who want slices of companies listed outside the US. IBKR Lite charges $0 commissions on US exchange-listed stocks and ETFs, and the site lists interest of up to USD 3.38% on uninvested cash. The catches sit in the pricing notes. IBKR Lite is available to US residents with individual, joint, IRA and some trust accounts, and recurring investment instructions on IBKR Lite are billed at Fixed Pricing, which starts at USD 0.005 per share with a USD 1.00 minimum per order. The platforms also carry more tools than a beginner needs, which lowers its experience score.

Public suits investors who want fractional buying plus research in one app. Its stocks page lists access to over 9,000 equities and says you can invest in any stock with any dollar amount through fractional shares. Trades of US-listed securities placed online in self-directed individual cash accounts cost $0 in commissions, and extended-hours trading is fee-free, running from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM ET before the open and from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET after the close. Recurring investments and automated dividend reinvestment come standard, and the Earnings Hub adds AI-generated earnings recaps and company KPIs. On the downside, Public says its fractional shares are illiquid outside Public and not transferable, and regulatory, subscription and wire fees may apply. It ranks below Robinhood and Interactive Brokers on catalog clarity and support depth.

Webull is built for traders, and its fractional offer fits alongside that. Its fractional shares page lets you invest in companies for as little as $1.00 and set up recurring investments, while US stocks trade for $0 commission. The standout feature is 24/5 market access: select stocks and ETFs trade in pre-market, post-market and overnight sessions with real-time data. Advanced users can subscribe to NBBO, Level 2 Nasdaq TotalView and overnight Level 2 feeds and use quant ratings for research. Webull Financial accounts carry SIPC coverage up to $500,000, with a $250,000 cash sublimit, plus excess coverage through its clearing arrangements. The trade-offs are that the richer data feeds cost extra, overnight access is limited to select names, and certain index options carry a $0.50 per contract fee. Beginners who only want to buy slices may find Fidelity or Robinhood simpler.

E*TRADE takes a narrower approach to fractions than the brokers above it. Its fractional shares page says slices are available on select stocks and ETFs, with more on the way, and you buy them by entering a share quantity with up to three decimal places on the regular trade ticket. That suits investors who think in shares, but it is less convenient than a dollar order if you want to invest exactly $25. Dividends can buy more fractional shares through the Dividend Reinvestment Program. Online US-listed stock, ETF, mutual fund and options trades carry $0 commissions, and options cost $0.65 per contract, or $0.50 for clients with at least 30 trades a quarter. E*TRADE is advertising up to $1,500 for new accounts funded by 2/28/2027, with terms. It ranks seventh because of the limited eligible list and the lack of dollar-based orders.

Cash App Investing is the easiest way in for people who already use Cash App to send and receive money. Its investing page says you can buy stocks with as little as $1 and invest instantly with no commission fees, with automatic investing options and a search that lets you browse stocks by category. Because it sits inside the same app, you can move money from your balance to a stock purchase without opening a second account elsewhere. The page also flags the main limit: fractional shares may involve added risks such as non-transferability, so moving to another broker later means selling. Cash App does not publish a stock count or the order types and research tools that Fidelity, Schwab or Interactive Brokers list, which is why it scores lower on quality. It fits small, casual investing better than portfolio building.

M1 Finance uses fractional shares differently from the trading apps above it. Instead of placing one order at a time, you pick from 6,000+ US-listed stocks and ETFs and set target percentages, and fractional shares let M1 build the portfolio to those exact weights. M1 Finance LLC does not charge commission, trading or management fees for self-directed brokerage accounts, and M1 Advisor, an AI financial advisor, is included. M1 reports $14B+ in client assets and 400,000+ clients as of September 2026. The cost catch is the $3 monthly platform fee for clients with less than $10,000 on the platform, which is $36 a year for a small account. Margin loans run 5.90% once you hold at least $2,000 in eligible securities. If you deposit $50 a month, a $0 fee broker such as Fidelity costs less until your balance passes $10,000.

Stash bundles fractional investing into a broader money app, and its price reflects that. There is one plan, The Stash Plan, at $12 a month or $108 a year billed annually, covering a personal brokerage account with fractional shares of thousands of stocks and ETFs, a retirement account, a Smart Portfolio, banking, an AI money coach and personalized advice. The plan adds a 3% match on monthly IRA contributions, a $10,000 life insurance policy and the Stock-Back Card, which earns stock on qualifying purchases up to a $10 monthly cap. For someone who only wants to buy slices of stocks, the $12 fee costs $144 a year, which is more than every other broker here, where commissions are $0. Smart Portfolios of $1,000 or more also carry a 0.25% yearly advisory fee. Stash makes sense only if you will use the advice, IRA match and banking features.