Self-Directed Investing
Your Portfolio, Your Rules
Self-directed investing puts you in complete control. You choose every investment, execute every trade, and build the portfolio that reflects your convictions. MeyerTrust gives you the tools to do it right — with zero commissions and institutional-grade research.
Self-directed account types
Individual Brokerage
Min: $0Standard taxable account for self-directed investing in stocks, ETFs, options, and crypto.
Joint Account
Min: $0Shared account for couples or business partners. Both account holders can trade independently.
Margin Account
Min: $2,000Borrow against your portfolio to amplify buying power. Requires $2,000 minimum and approval.
IRA (Self-Directed)
Min: $0Self-direct your IRA investments with the same tools as your taxable account. Traditional and Roth available.
Everything a self-directed investor needs
Professional tools, zero commissions, and complete control over your investment decisions.
You Make Every Decision
Choose exactly what to buy and sell, when to trade, and how much to invest. No advisor, no algorithm — just you and the markets.
Full Platform Access
Access every tool on the MeyerTrust platform: advanced charts, options analytics, stock screener, earnings calendar, and real-time news.
Commission-Free Trading
Trade stocks, ETFs, and crypto with zero commission. Options trades have no base commission — just a small per-contract fee.
Research & Data
Make informed decisions with access to analyst ratings, fundamental data, technical indicators, and macro research reports.
Fast Execution
Your orders are routed for best execution across multiple venues. Sub-second fills on most market orders during regular trading hours.
Trade Anywhere
Full self-directed trading capabilities on web, iOS, and Android. Monitor positions and execute trades from any device, anywhere.
Take control of your investments
Open a self-directed account in minutes. No minimums, no commissions.
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