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Ally Invest

4.0(1.100 reviews)

US online broker with commission-free trading and integrated banking

SEC/FINRA RegulatedSince 2005
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Trust Score
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0 $
Min. Deposit
6
Instruments
SEC/FINRA
Regulation
2
Platforms

Key Features

Stocks

Stocks trading available

ETFs

ETFs trading available

Options

Options trading available

Bonds

Bonds trading available

Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds trading available

Forex

Forex trading available

Ally Invest Web

Trading Platform

Ally Invest App

Trading Platform

Advantages

  • Commission-free stock and ETF trading
  • Low options fees ($0.50 per contract)
  • Integrated banking with savings account
  • Forex trading available

Disadvantages

  • Only available for US customers
  • Fewer research tools than Fidelity or Schwab
  • No futures trading available

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About Ally Invest

Ally Invest was founded in 2005 in Charlotte and is the investment arm of Ally Financial Inc. As an SEC/FINRA-regulated broker, Ally Invest offers commission-free trading of stocks and ETFs as well as low options fees of just 0.50 dollars per contract. The seamless integration with the Ally Bank savings account makes Ally Invest an attractive all-in-one financial solution. The product range includes stocks, ETFs, options, bonds, mutual funds, and Forex. The combination of banking and investing in one ecosystem allows customers to manage their finances centrally. There is no minimum deposit for account opening. Ally Invest is particularly suitable for US investors who value the connection between banking and trading. The affordable options fees and access to Forex trading distinguish Ally Invest from many competitors. However, research tools are less comprehensive than at Fidelity or Schwab.

Ally Invest FAQ

What distinguishes Ally Invest from other US brokers?
Ally Invest offers seamless integration with the Ally Bank savings account, low options fees of 0.50 dollars per contract, and Forex trading – a rare combination among US brokers.
Is there a minimum deposit at Ally Invest?
No, Ally Invest does not require a minimum deposit to open a brokerage account.
Does Ally Invest offer Forex trading?
Yes, Ally Invest offers Forex trading, which distinguishes it from many other US brokers that do not offer currency trading.
How high are the options fees at Ally Invest?
Options fees at Ally Invest are 0.50 dollars per contract, which is significantly cheaper compared to most US brokers that charge 0.65 dollars.
Strategies × Top Stocks

Popular Strategies to Try

Concrete example trades you can replicate after opening your account at Ally Invest.

Tesla logo
Long Straddle
TSLA

Long Straddle · Tesla

Tesla Inc.

Highly volatile — no clear direction · highly volatile mover

IV 5095%View example trade
NVIDIA logo
Long Straddle
NVDA

Long Straddle · NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation

Highly volatile — no clear direction · volatile stock

IV 4080%View example trade
Apple logo
Covered Call
AAPL

Covered Call · Apple

Apple Inc.

Neutral to mildly bullish · calm stock

IV 2032%View example trade
SAP logo
Covered Call
SAP

Covered Call · SAP

SAP SE

Neutral to mildly bullish · calm stock

IV 1830%View example trade
Amazon logo
Cash-Secured Put
AMZN

Cash-Secured Put · Amazon

Amazon.com Inc.

Neutral to mildly bullish · medium-volatility stock

IV 2542%View example trade
S&P 500 ETF logo
Iron Condor
SPY

Iron Condor · S&P 500 ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF

Neutral / Sideways · calm stock

IV 1222%View example trade
Nasdaq-100 ETF logo
Iron Condor
QQQ

Iron Condor · Nasdaq-100 ETF

Invesco QQQ ETF (Nasdaq-100)

Neutral / Sideways · calm stock

IV 1628%View example trade
Palantir logo
Bull Call Spread
PLTR

Bull Call Spread · Palantir

Palantir Technologies Inc.

Bullish · highly volatile mover

IV 5590%View example trade
MicroStrategy logo
Bull Call Spread
MSTR

Bull Call Spread · MicroStrategy

MicroStrategy Inc.

Bullish · highly volatile mover

IV 85160%View example trade
Coinbase logo
Bear Put Spread
COIN

Bear Put Spread · Coinbase

Coinbase Global Inc.

Bearish · highly volatile mover

IV 65120%View example trade
Microsoft logo
Butterfly Strategy
MSFT

Butterfly Strategy · Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation

Neutral — stock expected to stay near the center strike · calm stock

IV 1830%View example trade
NVIDIA logo
Bull Call Spread
NVDA

Bull Call Spread · NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation

Bullish · volatile stock

IV 4080%View example trade