: Often cited as a top choice for bond trading due to its vast inventory of over 100,000 offerings and transparent $1 per bond markup for secondary trades.
: Ideal for advanced traders, providing access to over 1 million municipal securities with professional-grade search tools.
: Offers a dedicated "BondSource" platform with extensive search filters and access to specialists for complex orders.
Most major online brokers offer access to both new-issue municipal bonds and those traded on the secondary market.
Individual investors primarily buy municipal bonds through , banks , or bond dealers . Unlike U.S. Treasuries, municipal bonds cannot be purchased through the government's TreasuryDirect website . 1. Online Brokerage Platforms