Meaning… What one rips you off the least? I know some that charge .00 per transaction, and I think that is ridiculous. Thanks…

 

  • smallinvestorpower 1:03 pm on March 9, 2010

    I tried them all from E*Trade to Fidelity to Bank of America to Citibank to Tera Nova? and others that I forgot.
    TDAmeritrade is the best of all from service, order processing and fees.
    I will never switch or try other companies again unless they offer the same services at a much lower price than TDA.
    They always offer new clients free trade and cash if you deposit over a certain amount. You can even ask for a lower commission after a few month. I am getting $7 per trade now.
    Put my account number down as your referral, they will give me a few free trades. 784671304, thanks.
    WIth other companies, they always have at least one problem.
    Fidelity and E*Trade are okay
    Bank of America offers 30 free trade per month but you have to put $25,000 in their regular bank. They don’t have any good tools to research. It’s very slow and plain. Good for those that trade only a few times a month. You can earn a higher rate at HSBC online savings for the $25,000. My calculation tells me that you will lose about $750 per year on interest. I can go on and on. Here are my favorite financial companies: HSBC (online savings), American Express (extended warranty and cash back) and TDAmeritrade (best online brokerage).
    Don’t leave cash with TDA, they don’t give a high interest rate.

  • franksprung 1:03 pm on March 9, 2010

    Trade King is only $5 and you get the limit orders, Stop Limit, stop, and trailing stops, at no extra cost and there is no fees, You also get real time for free with a few trades a month. Email me at franksprung@yahoo.com and I will send you right to them. They are the only one I will use i’ve heard of sharebuilder they charge 4 to buy a stock but they charge 10 to sell it.