Several outlets have published rankings of top online brokerages for 2026, with some focusing on overall performance and others on specific aspects such as options trading or beginner investors. The rankings appear to highlight a range of brokerages, although the exact criteria and categories used to evaluate them vary. It is unclear if there is a consensus on the top brokerages, as different outlets have published different lists and categories, including some that focus on cryptocurrencies rather than traditional brokerages.