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Each broker on this page has been chosen for their ability to facilitate short selling of stocks, a feature critical for traders seeking to profit from falling share prices. Effective short selling requires a broker to provide at least 95 percent daily locate availability on large-cap equities, offer real-time margin reporting, and maintain borrowing fees below 0.5 percent annualized for most liquid tickers. Traders should check the broker’s inventory and locate fees for hard-to-borrow stocks, as these costs can vary sharply and impact net returns.
Interactive Brokers offers unrivalled market access and the lowest commissions in the industry for active stock traders. The TWS platform is extremely powerful but has a steep learning curve for beginners.
Fidelity's zero-expense-ratio index funds, commission-free trading, and Active Trader Pro platform make it the most compelling long-term investing home for US investors who want institutional fund management alongside serious trading capability, all under one roof with no account minimum.
Charles Schwab combined the scale and financial stability of a century-old brokerage with TD Ameritrade's thinkorswim platform, giving US investors commission-free trading alongside institutional-grade analytical tools that no standalone fintech broker has replicated.
What this means
Short selling involves borrowing shares and selling them with the expectation of buying them back at a lower price. It carries significant risk as losses are theoretically unlimited if the price rises.
When comparing Short Selling brokers, prioritise regulatory standing, pricing, platform reliability, and customer support. Our list ranks brokers by overall rating across all these criteria.
We currently list 6 stock brokers with Short Selling. The full list above is sortable by rating, commissions, and minimum deposit.
Short Selling can be appropriate for beginners depending on your goals. We recommend opening a demo account first so you can explore the feature risk-free before committing real capital.
Regulation varies by broker. All brokers in our list display their primary regulatory authority. Always verify a broker's licence directly with the regulator's official register before depositing funds.
Choose a broker from the list above, click through to their full profile, and compare pricing, platforms, and regulation. Most brokers offer a free demo account, so you can test the platform before depositing.
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