Open a Zacks Trade
account today, get a cash
bonus up to $1,000*!


When you open a Zacks Trade account (non-retirement) you will have the confidence of knowing you’re getting access to the markets with easy-to-use trading software no matter what your trading experience level.

Here’s how to get up to $1,000*:

1 Use the form below to get started.

2 Once your new account is approved, fund it with at least $5,000.

3 Get a cash bonus based on your deposit amount.

Deposit Amount Cash Credit
$5,000-$24,999 $150
$25,000-$49,999 $250
$50,000-$99,999 $350
$100,000-$199,999 $500
$200,000-$499,999 $750
$500,000+ $1,000

Transparent pricing for active traders.

$0.01 per share on stocks & ETF trades, $0.75 option contracts ($1 for 1st contract), and no extra charge for broker assisted trades.

8.83% or lower1 margin rate—lower than the majority of online brokers


If you’re not already, start using Zacks Trade:

Access to the Zacks Rank via the Zacks Rank Trading Tool from Zacks Investment Research, Inc2.

A customizable interface allowing for one or many user-defined views.

Trade in 150 markets across 34 countries all from your brokerage account.

Customer support from licensed representatives.






Already started your application? Visit Account Management and open your account.

Need help?

Contact our live customer support team at
888-979-2257
from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET, Monday – Friday.
Or send us an email at [email protected].

*Offer valid for new and existing Zacks Trade customers opening one new eligible brokerage (non-retirement) account and funded within 45 days of account opening with $5,000 or more of new funds or securities. Zacks Trade reserves the right to terminate this offer at any time.

Cash bonus is available to customers who open a new account and fund it with a qualified deposit within 45 days of account approval. Account must be funded in cash or securities. Zacks Trade reserves the right to terminate this offer at any time. A cash bonus will be deposited in customers’ accounts within 30 days after conditions are met.

1 Zacks Trade’s margin rate starts at 8.83% compared to Charles Schwab (rate starting at 12.575%), E*Trade (rate starting at 13.20%), Fidelity (rate starting at 12.575%) and Vanguard (rate starting at 12.75%). Zacks Trade commissions for stocks start at $0.01 per share with a $1.00 minimum. Competitor margin rates obtained from published websites as of 12/23/2024 are believed to be accurate but not guaranteed. Some of the brokers may reduce margin interest rates depending on account activity or margin debit balances. Comparisons do not include competitor discounts or promotions.

2 Zacks Trade does not make investment recommendations and does not conduct investment research. Zacks Rank Trading tool and the information provided therein are the sole property of, and are provided by, Zacks Investment Research, Inc. (“ZIR”). The research, projections or other information provided by ZIR regarding the likelihood of various investment outcomes are hypothetical in nature, do not reflect actual investment results and are not guarantees of future results.