Stock Brokerage Firm are All Competing for Our Money
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Spending years on the trading floor gave me an advantage to know how are the real players out there. With so many stock brokers, it's hard for the average person to figure out which is the best but you are in luck because I'm here.
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, while not the lowest price broker anymore, is still very good. It keeps winning awards like the Smart Money best discount broker award and others, all while maintaining their good pricing and awesome customer service.
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 was one of the oldies and I have a tough time spelling this stock broker correctly. Anyway, it offers $7 a trade and is probably good for you if you like the old style trading platforms. Otherwise, stick with the others.
TD Ameritrade really needs to update their interface, as well as lower their pricing. The price is high, not to mention that the website have been known to be down under heavy use.
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.
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, while not the lowest price broker anymore, is still very good. It keeps winning awards like the Smart Money best discount broker award and others, all while maintaining their good pricing and awesome customer service.
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 was one of the oldies and I have a tough time spelling this stock broker correctly. Anyway, it offers $7 a trade and is probably good for you if you like the old style trading platforms. Otherwise, stick with the others.
TD Ameritrade really needs to update their interface, as well as lower their pricing. The price is high, not to mention that the website have been known to be down under heavy use.
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.
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