Brokerage Account Review

T. Rowe Price Brokerage

T. Rowe Price

Stock trades $0 online for stocks and ETFs. Existing T. Rowe Price investors who want broader self-directed holdings.

At a Glance

Stock Trades

$0 online for stocks and ETFs

Options Trades

$19.95 + $1/contract online; lower for eligible Summit clients

Min. Deposit

$2,500

Research Tools

Intermediate

Fractional Shares

Yes

Crypto Trading

No

Rates & Fees

Stock Trades

$0 online for stocks and ETFs

Options Trades

$19.95 + $1/contract online; lower for eligible Summit clients

Min. Deposit

$2,500

Account/Inactivity Fee

$30/year, waived with paperless delivery or qualifying $50,000 household balance

Full Transfer-Out Fee

$50 account transfer out or termination

Key Features

$0 online stock and ETF commissions

Stocks include fractional-share investing

$1,000 opening minimum for a Brokerage IRA; $2,500 for taxable

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Integrated access to T. Rowe Price funds
  • Taxable and retirement brokerage accounts
  • Annual service fee can be waived with paperless delivery

Tradeoffs

  • Higher options commission than most online brokers
  • $2,500 taxable-account opening minimum
  • $50 transfer-out fee

Best for: Existing T. Rowe Price investors who want broader self-directed holdings

How to Apply

Decide which account type fits your goal — T. Rowe Price offers Individual, Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, and more.

Have your Social Security number, employment information, and a funding source (bank account or transfer) ready.

Open the account directly on T. Rowe Price's site or app; identity verification is required by federal law for all brokerages.

Fund the account with at least $2,500 to meet the minimum deposit requirement.

Review commission schedules and any account fees before placing your first trade.

How It Compares

Current product highlighted
ProductStock TradesOptions TradesMin. Deposit
T. Rowe Price Brokerage$0 online for stocks and ETFs$19.95 + $1/contract online; lower for eligible Summit clients$2,500
Fidelity Investments$0$0.65/contract$0
Charles Schwab$0$0.65/contract$0
E*TRADE$0$0.65/contract ($0.50 for 30+ trades/qtr)$0

Fees and features shown are illustrative as of 2026 and subject to change — always confirm current terms directly with the broker before opening an account.

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