Overview of Tradier Brokerage
Tradier Brokerage is an unusual investment firm that lets traders pick their preferred platform, including third-party software, and it comes with competitive commissions and fees. The company has appeared in Barron's online broker survey, and below is a look at what it offers.
Barron's Ranking
Tradier, a member of SIPC, received an overall score of 27.9 out of 40. That works out to 3½ stars
out of 5. Barron's highlighted Tradier's easy-to-use website and platform selection, and it gave
the broker 4.0 stars for its pricing schedule. Tradier received 3.7 stars for Mobile
Trading. Research Amenities got a score of 3.6, while
Portfolio Analysis & Reports came in at 3.4.
Tradier earned 3.1 stars for its Range of Offerings, as it doesn't provide OTC or pink sheet stocks.
Its weakest categories were Customer Service, Education, and Security, where it received just 2.9
stars.
Trading Technology
Tradier keeps account data and settings in the cloud, which lets customers use Tradier's own tools or connect to outside platforms. Traders can use the firm's web, desktop, mobile, and API-based solutions, and some software choices or subscription tiers can come with a monthly fee.
Tradier After-Hours / Pre-Market Trading
Tradier offers pre-market trading from 7:00 to 9:28 AM EST and after-hours trading from 4:00 to 7:55 PM EST. Traders can place orders during these time periods by selecting the appropriate order duration on the website.
Tradier Brokerage Pricing
Tradier now offers three pricing plans. The Lite plan has $0.35 commissions on stock and ETF trades and $0.35 per contract for equity, ETF, and index options. The Pro plan costs $10 per month and offers $0 commissions on stock and ETF trades and $0 commissions on equity and ETF options, although Single Listed Index Options still cost $0.35 per contract in addition to other charges. The Pro Plus plan costs $35 per month and also offers $0 stock, ETF, and equity/ETF option commissions, while Single Listed Index Options cost $0.10 per contract in addition to other charges. Tradier does not accept opening orders for OTC-BB and Pink Sheet stocks. Option assignments and exercises cost $9 on Lite and Pro and $5 on Pro Plus. Live representative assistance with trades incurs an additional $10 fee.
Opening a brokerage account at Tradier does not require a minimum deposit. However, there is a $50 inactivity fee assessed annually, waived for the first year. This fee can be avoided in subsequent years by maintaining a $2,000 account balance or placing at least two trades every 12 months. International accounts with less than 2 executed trades per month are subject to a $20 monthly fee, and an additional $20 account opening fee applies to international accounts.
Monthly statements and trade confirmations are provided in electronic format by default, without any charge. Requesting hard-copy statements incurs a $6 fee, while trade confirmations are $3 each. Transferring a securities account to another firm via ACAT costs $75. Individual Retirement Accounts carry a $30 annual fee, although this fee is waived with a Pro or Pro Plus plan, and closing an IRA incurs an additional $60 charge. Margin trading is available at Tradier with loans currently priced at a low 9.25% per annum.
Other Products
While Tradier doesn't offer OTC securities or bonds, it does provide access to mutual funds. However, mutual funds must be traded over the phone with a representative. Warrants are also available, although they carry a per-trade fee.
Customer Service and Protection
Tradier's customer support is available only on weekdays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST. It's worth noting that their phone number is not toll-free. While there is a service email address, Tradier cautions that it may take up to one business day to receive a response.
Is Tradier Safe and Insured?
Tradier is a member of FINRA, the self-regulatory body for the securities industry. It is also a member of SIPC, the primary insurer of brokerage accounts. Each Tradier account is protected up to $500,000, with $250,000 allocated to cash balances.
Comparison
Tradier stands out because it lets customers use multiple platforms, which can appeal to certain
investors. The ability to pick from several options-trading tools is also attractive. While a few online
brokers provide more than one platform, the secondary system is often less advanced and aimed more at
beginner traders.
Charles Schwab is an example of a broker that offers this kind of setup.
Tradier's commission schedule is pretty good. However,
Robinhood offers $0 commissions on all products, including options,
with no subscription fees or fine print.
Tradier's IRA fee is also disappointing. Most brokers have removed annual fees for retirement accounts. These firms
include Robinhood and Webull.
Tradier Brokerage Review Recap
Tradier has a very unusual trading setup. However, it scored well in only a few categories.
And with the broker's limited product lineup, it still isn't a very compelling choice for most
investors.
Updated on 3/26/2026.
Chad Morris is a financial writer with more than 20 years experience
as both an English teacher and an avid trader. When he isn’t writing
expert content for Brokerage-Review.com, Chad can usually be found
managing his portfolio or building a new home computer.
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