Comments on: I am new to the investing game, what online trading site should I use?

By: A nobody

A nobody — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:01:58 +0000

All major brokerage firms provide their clients with on-line services, including trading platforms, latest market & financial news and research.

Customer need to select the site that is best for them. Traders have requirements in a site, while investors have other requirements.

Although most sites are geared to general securities and commodities, however customers may have special needs for the types of products they trade, and the markets in which they trade. For example I use Fidelity for investing. Scottrade for equities trading and ThinkorSwim for option trading

It seems that the most popular firms for on-line investing/trading all of which provide excellent platforms and services are; Scottrade; Chas.Schwab; TDAmeritrade; Fidelity; E-Trade and Thinkorswim. In your situation, you may be best served if you select Scottrade, Ameritrade or Fidleity

By: Sample

Sample — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:01:58 +0000

I use TDAmeritrade. http://www.tdameritrade.com/welcome1.html
They offer a lot of options. I used Share builder, but swapped to Ameritrade.

By: Rick Neely

Rick Neely — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:01:58 +0000

I like E*TRADE

By: Ralph C

Ralph C — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:01:58 +0000

I like http://www.scottrade.com

$7 commissions, also they have many local branches so if you need personal service you can get it. I worked with them for years and have never had a single thing to complain about.

By: betotron

betotron — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:01:58 +0000

SCOTTRADE.COM

By: Matt S

Matt S — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:01:58 +0000

I use E*TRADE PRO. Free Level 2 quotes and real time charts.

E*TRADE if your an active trader. Zecco for penny stocks…and Scottrade for beginers!