J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing

Commission-Free Trading: Offers $0 commissions on stocks, ETFs, and over 3,000 no-load mutual funds - a rare feature among brokers

Integration with Chase: Seamless connection with Chase banking services, making it ideal for existing Chase customers who want all accounts in one place

Low Entry Barrier: No minimum account requirement and ability to trade fractional shares for as little as $5, making it accessible for beginners

Limited Research Tools: While offering proprietary JP Morgan research, the platform lacks comprehensive third-party research capabilities and advanced trading tools

Restricted Investment Options: No direct cryptocurrency trading, futures, or forex available

Poor Cash Management: Uninvested cash earns only 0.01% APY by default