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Schwab vs Ally IRA Product Comparison

Updated on May 30, 2024

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Charles Schwab offers an automated IRA through Intelligent Portfolios with no management fee and a wide range of portfolio options.

Ally offers an automated IRA as a with no annual management fee, 24/7 customer support, and a range of other financial products (incl. bank accounts & mortgages).

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Provider
Charles Schwab
Automated IRA
Ally
Automated IRA
Fees
Charles Schwab
0%
Ally
0%
What they invest in
Charles Schwab
Schwab offers an automated IRA with no management fee, a customizable portfolio, and 24/7 customer support.
Ally
All digital advisors create a diversified portfolio of ETFs (Exchange-traded funds) based on your risk tolerance and preferences.
Limitations
Charles Schwab
Schwab's automated IRA has a $5,000 account minimum which is higher than other providers, but comes with 24/7 human support.
Ally
Ally's 0% fee only applies to the "Cash-Enhanced" portfolio which puts 30% of your assets into cash, which could impact your returns.
Human advisor available?
Charles Schwab
Only if you have more than $25,000 to invest, and for an extra fee of $30/month.
Ally
Not at this time, though you'll get access to Ally's call center support.
Account minimums
Charles Schwab
$5,000
Ally
$100
Ease of use
Charles Schwab
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4.5 stars
Ally
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3.5 stars
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