Brokerage Firms are Abundent But You Only Need One
After years of trading, I've come up with a pretty good understand of how stock brokers work and how to figure out whether the brokerage firm is a good one or not. Do you have a dud or a winner? Find the broker below and see for yourself.
Zecco still advertises stock trading at no cost, but the package it offers is a far cry from the unlimited free trades that it used to promote. Nonetheless, 10 free trades per month (for those that qualify) is still quite good.
OptionsHouse is relatively new but it's making headlines as it provides stock trades at $2.95 per trade. The options pricing is very attractive as well at $9.95 flat fee, making it one of the cheapest brokers out there. There's no bank or anything, but the cost may win you over.
TradeKing used to be the leader with $4.95 stock trades but other people have surpassed them to be the pricing leader. However, this broker has ultra responsive support which might be the determining factor for many.
OptionsXpress is cool because it focuses on options but they have since expanded into the arena of stocks. They do a fine job on the educational front as well.
Scottrade has many loyal followings but it's not doing enough to attract new customers, or at least the younger crowd. $7 is cheap if you are talking about ten years ago but it's not cheap anymore.
TD Ameritrade has good person support because you can walk into a branch and talk to someone. However, its website is lacking and looks like something from the 80s. I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole but you may like it.
Etrade used to be the most innovative and web savvy company but with all the troubles and all these up and coming discount brokerages, Etrade has a tough road ahead. Still, this firm has a solid offering if you don't mind paying a little bit more per trade. - 23221
Zecco still advertises stock trading at no cost, but the package it offers is a far cry from the unlimited free trades that it used to promote. Nonetheless, 10 free trades per month (for those that qualify) is still quite good.
OptionsHouse is relatively new but it's making headlines as it provides stock trades at $2.95 per trade. The options pricing is very attractive as well at $9.95 flat fee, making it one of the cheapest brokers out there. There's no bank or anything, but the cost may win you over.
TradeKing used to be the leader with $4.95 stock trades but other people have surpassed them to be the pricing leader. However, this broker has ultra responsive support which might be the determining factor for many.
OptionsXpress is cool because it focuses on options but they have since expanded into the arena of stocks. They do a fine job on the educational front as well.
Scottrade has many loyal followings but it's not doing enough to attract new customers, or at least the younger crowd. $7 is cheap if you are talking about ten years ago but it's not cheap anymore.
TD Ameritrade has good person support because you can walk into a branch and talk to someone. However, its website is lacking and looks like something from the 80s. I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole but you may like it.
Etrade used to be the most innovative and web savvy company but with all the troubles and all these up and coming discount brokerages, Etrade has a tough road ahead. Still, this firm has a solid offering if you don't mind paying a little bit more per trade. - 23221
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