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Updated · The Motley Fool · Sep 5
Schwab, SoFi, Vanguard and Fidelity Lead 2026 IRA Broker Picks, With 1% Match in Focus
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Updated · The Motley Fool · Sep 5

Schwab, SoFi, Vanguard and Fidelity Lead 2026 IRA Broker Picks, With 1% Match in Focus

2 articles · Updated · The Motley Fool · Sep 5

Summary

  • Four brokers — Charles Schwab, SoFi, Vanguard and Fidelity — were named the top IRA picks for 2026, with the review steering investors by fees, fund costs and account minimums.
  • SoFi stood out for a 1% match on eligible IRA contributions and rollovers; on the 2026 contribution limit of $7,500, that adds $75 for savers who max out.
  • Schwab was highlighted for $0 stock and ETF commissions, broad research and multiple IRA types, while Vanguard was favored for passive investors with index-fund expense ratios as low as 0.03%.
  • Fidelity, already named Motley Fool Money's best overall broker for 2026, was cited for $0 commissions, no minimums and some zero-expense-ratio index funds.

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