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: Platforms like SoFi Active Invest or Charles Schwab are technically brokers, but they allow for self-directed, $0-commission trading, which many investors find more flexible than a DSPP. Daily Alert - 11/6/19

Buying stock in Alphabet (Google's parent company) without a traditional stockbroker is possible, primarily through . These plans allow you to bypass the "middleman" by purchasing shares directly through the company’s designated transfer agent. 1. Direct Stock Purchase Plan (DSPP)

: A minimum of $25 is typically required to open an online-only account.