Where to trade

Brokerages for the markets we cover

PentaRatio covers US, UK, European and Hong Kong stocks, but you can't trade on PentaRatio. If you want to invest, you need an account with a broker. Here are 10 well-known brokerages and the markets each one offers, in alphabetical order. This is a starting point for your own research.

Last checked Alphabetical orderNo paid placements
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  • This list isn't a recommendation of any broker, and the order is alphabetical.
  • Markets, fees, products and who can open an account change and depend on where you live. Check each broker's own site and regulator before you sign up.
  • Do your own research. Investing involves risk, and you can lose money.
  • US (Dow 30, S&P 500, Nasdaq-100)
  • UK (FTSE 100)
  • EU Europe (DAX, Euro Stoxx 50)
  • HK Hong Kong (Hang Seng)

Alpaca

alpaca.markets
  • US
  • UK not offered
  • EU not offered
  • HK not offered
Accounts for
Individuals and businesses in many countries; eligibility depends on where you live.
  • API-first broker for listed US stocks, with a separate paper trading environment.
  • Retirement accounts aren't offered.

Checked on: docs.alpaca.markets

Charles Schwab

schwab.com
  • US
  • UK
  • EU
  • HK
Accounts for
US investors.
  • The Schwab Global Account trades online in 12 markets in local currency, including the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands and Hong Kong.
  • The Global Account is for individual or joint accounts and must be linked to a Schwab One brokerage account.
  • API: Trader API for individual Schwab clients in the US, with OAuth sign-in; your app needs Schwab's approval before use. Docs

Checked on: schwab.com

eToro

etoro.com
  • US
  • UK
  • EU
  • HK
Accounts for
Many countries, including the US, UK and EU; available products vary by country.
  • Lists stocks from exchanges including NYSE, Nasdaq, London, Frankfurt, Euronext, Madrid, Milan and Hong Kong.
  • In the US, stocks and ETFs are offered through eToro USA Securities Inc. in all 50 states; exchanges available outside the US vary by country.
  • API: Public API for trading and market data, using an API key from a verified eToro account. Docs

Checked on: etoro.com (1) etoro.com (2)

Fidelity

fidelity.com
  • US
  • UK
  • EU
  • HK
Accounts for
US.
  • International trading covers 25 markets, including the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands and Hong Kong, settled in US dollars or local currency.
  • International trading is available in non-retirement brokerage accounts.

Checked on: fidelity.com

Hargreaves Lansdown

hl.co.uk
  • US
  • UK
  • EU
  • HK not offered
Accounts for
UK residents.
  • Overseas dealing covers US exchanges (NYSE, Nasdaq) and European exchanges including Amsterdam, Brussels, Frankfurt, Paris, Madrid and Milan, as well as Canada.
  • Offers a Fund and Share Account, Stocks and Shares ISA and SIPP; a W-8BEN form is needed to hold US shares.

Checked on: hl.co.uk (1) hl.co.uk (2)

Interactive Brokers

interactivebrokers.com
  • US
  • UK
  • EU
  • HK
Accounts for
IBKR Pro is available globally; IBKR Lite is for US and Singapore residents.
  • Stocks on 90+ market centres, including NYSE, Nasdaq, the London Stock Exchange, Xetra, Euronext and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
  • Offers trading APIs, a paper trading account and fractional shares in eligible US, Canadian and European stocks.
  • API: Web API and TWS API for trading and market data, available to account holders worldwide. Docs

Checked on: interactivebrokers.com

Robinhood

robinhood.com
  • US
  • UK not offered
  • EU not offered
  • HK not offered
Accounts for
US and UK.
  • Offers US exchange-listed stocks and ADRs; UK customers can hold them in a brokerage account or a Stocks and Shares ISA.
  • Trades are executed in US dollars, so UK customers convert GBP to USD, with a foreign exchange fee.
  • API: Crypto API only, for US customers. Docs

Checked on: robinhood.com

Saxo

home.saxo
  • US
  • UK
  • EU
  • HK
Accounts for
Through Saxo entities serving Denmark, the UK, Switzerland, Italy, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, the UAE, Japan and Singapore, among others.
  • Stocks from more than 25 countries, including the US, UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands and Hong Kong.
  • Products and conditions depend on the Saxo entity and your country of residence.
  • API: OpenAPI with OAuth sign-in and a simulation environment; live trading needs an approved app key. Docs

Checked on: home.saxo (1) home.saxo (2) home.saxo (3)

Trading 212

trading212.com
  • US
  • UK
  • EU
  • HK not offered
Accounts for
UK, EU/EEA, Switzerland, Australia and selected other countries.
  • Exchanges include the London Stock Exchange and AIM, NYSE, Nasdaq, Xetra, Euronext (Amsterdam, Brussels, Lisbon, Paris), Madrid and Borsa Italiana.
  • Fractional shares on most Invest and ISA instruments; availability varies by account type, country and Trading 212 entity.
  • API: Public API, still in pre-release testing, using a key with per-key permissions; Invest and Stocks ISA accounts only. Docs

Checked on: helpcentre.trading212.com (1) helpcentre.trading212.com (2) helpcentre.trading212.com (3)

Market badges show whether a broker offers stocks on that market's exchanges for retail accounts. They don't mean every stock in an index is available, and availability can differ by account type and country. Facts come from each broker's own pages, linked under "Checked on", as of the last checked date. Spotted something out of date? The broker's site is the final word.