At its core, a brokerage account is an agreement between an investor and a brokerage firm where the investor can deposit money and then purchase investments that will be processed by the brokerage firm. 

 

If you are looking to invest in stocks, bond, ETFs, or mutual funds then this is where you should start.

The brokerage accounts covered offer a wide range of investments that will help you diversify your portfolio and meet your financial goals. 

 

Once you buy an investment, you own the asset and can decide how long to hold it as part of your portfolio. The brokerage accounts covered offer different features and trading platforms. They also have fees that are associated with different purchases, and it is important to keep these fees in mind when investing. 

 

It is also very important to remember that any capital gains, or profits from selling an investment, should be claimed as taxable income.