Charles Schwab has been honored as the #1 Overall Broker in StockBrokers.com’s 2026 Annual Awards for the second consecutive year. The recognition, based on more than 300 data-driven variables across seven categories—Range of Investments, Advanced Trading, Mobile Trading Apps, Research, Education, Ease of Use, and Overall—reflects Schwab’s leadership among all participating online brokers. This marks the firm’s 16th appearance in the awards, underscoring a sustained commitment to platform excellence and customer value.

In 2025, Schwab handled approximately 10% of the total US notional trading volume, making it the leading broker by daily average trades for retail investors. This performance places Schwab well ahead of any close competitor and highlights its ability to attract high-frequency and high-net-worth clients. Expansion of trading products—including stocks, ETFs, equity and index options, futures, forex, and portfolio margin—has been instrumental in cementing this market share.

Schwab’s ecosystem spans desktop, web, and mobile platforms such as thinkorswim®, Schwab.com, and Schwab Mobile. The firm offers over 800 trading specialists through its Trade Desk, alongside paperMoney®, a risk-free virtual trading environment. Educational resources exceed 1,000 pieces of content—articles, videos, webcasts, podcasts, courses and live events—complemented by Schwab Coaching™ and the Schwab Network media affiliate. These combined capabilities deliver a holistic experience, reinforcing Schwab’s customer service distinction and sustaining its high rankings in Advanced Trading, Mobile Apps, Ease of Use, High Net Worth service, and Customer Service categories.