Small deposits (under $5,000)
Robinhood gives free stock worth up to $200 for opening an account and linking a bank. E*TRADE's tiered brokerage promotion starts at smaller deposits and tops out at $1,500.
Mid-size deposits
tastytrade's tiered cash bonus runs from $50 to $2,000 for a first deposit by Nov 30. J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing starts at $50 for $5,000–$24,999 in new money.
Large deposits
J.P. Morgan pays $1,000 at $250,000 or more. moomoo offers up to $1,000 in NVDA stock for holding a qualifying deposit through its promotion period.
Brokers with no bonus right now
Fidelity isn't offering a sign-up bonus at the moment. Its last new-account cash offer ended in 2024, and its refer-a-friend program doesn't pay either side. We'll add Fidelity here as soon as it runs a new promotion.
What to watch for
- Most bonuses require the money to stay in the account for 60–180 days.
- Transfers from another broker usually count as new money; moving money between accounts at the same firm usually doesn't.
- Stock bonuses can lose value before you're allowed to sell.