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These days, investing the "old fashioned way" means using a web browser to access your portfolio. Research shows that the majority of people 18-24 now invest via mobile apps. Yet while you probably see advertisements promising all kinds of returns and advice, not all investing apps are created equal.

The Fortune Recommends editorial team ranked the top online brokerages which have mobile trading options, based on factors like the brokerages' minimum amount required to open an account, stock trading fees, educational resources, margin trading accounts, and customer service options. If you are a novice investor, opening an account with these brokerages will allow you the greatest range of investing options, including buying various assets. Here are the top online brokerages that Fortune Recommends editors highlighted:

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