I just did some research on the best apps for trading with little money because several friends were asking where to start. The truth is, there are now quite accessible options if you have limited capital. MyTrade is the one that caught my attention the most for beginners: you can deposit starting from $20, and the interface is clean, without too much unnecessary noise. It has integrated TradingView charts and tight spreads, so you don't pay extra commissions.

If you're looking for something more serious with MetaTrader, AvaTrade and XM are the best trading apps if you already have experience. AvaTrade offers a professional account with more leverage, while XM allows you to go up to 1:1000 (although that's risky). Plus500 has a huge catalog of assets, including futures, so if you want to diversify quite a bit, it's a good option.

What surprised me was eToro with copy trading. Basically, you automatically copy what more experienced traders do. It's not the magic solution, but for those just starting out and unsure of what to do, the best trading apps like this let you learn by watching others.

What they all have in common: spreads instead of commissions, demo accounts for practice, and regulation. Before investing real money, anyone should try with demo funds. Trading always involves risk, so it's important to get well-informed first.