Stock Brokers are All Competing for Our Money
Many mistakes, many years later and stand before you is a man who knows about stock brokers. I've almost tried them all so I can quickly tell whether the interface is good or not, without making a single trade. Here's what I think about the different brokers.
Zecco stomped onto the industry with unlimited free trades. It was a big mistake because it was an unsustainable business model. Now, it only offers ten free trades if you have $25,000 in your account.
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 trouts itself as the best options broker and it certainly has great options trading tools. Price wise, it's not the cheapest but if you are looking for good education and great trading tools, look no further.
Scottrade is not really promoting its business like it should but it does offer a solid platform for traders. At $7 a trade, it is middle of the pack in terms of price and middle of the pack in terms of features.
TD Ameritrade used to dominate but it is not very good. The interface is outdated and the pricing is high. I don't think they are gathering many new comers these days and just servicing old ones.
Etrade, despite its troubles with the mortgage industry is still one of the best stock brokers out there. It has a banking side where you can get high rates, it has a checking account where you can get free ATM withdraws anywhere and you can also trade stocks. - 23305
Zecco stomped onto the industry with unlimited free trades. It was a big mistake because it was an unsustainable business model. Now, it only offers ten free trades if you have $25,000 in your account.
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 trouts itself as the best options broker and it certainly has great options trading tools. Price wise, it's not the cheapest but if you are looking for good education and great trading tools, look no further.
Scottrade is not really promoting its business like it should but it does offer a solid platform for traders. At $7 a trade, it is middle of the pack in terms of price and middle of the pack in terms of features.
TD Ameritrade used to dominate but it is not very good. The interface is outdated and the pricing is high. I don't think they are gathering many new comers these days and just servicing old ones.
Etrade, despite its troubles with the mortgage industry is still one of the best stock brokers out there. It has a banking side where you can get high rates, it has a checking account where you can get free ATM withdraws anywhere and you can also trade stocks. - 23305
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