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Online Stock Trading Sites
All of the sites below offer online stock trading services.
Scottrade.com
Scottrade offers online trading, but also has over 500 local branches nationwide should you need to speak to someone in person. Customers need a minimum of $500 to open an account and begin trading online. For stocks over $1, trades are only $7. There are no fees for maintenance or inactivity, so customers can trade daily or infrequently. Scottrade has a variety of investment tools and resources, including mobile applications for those that wish to trade on the go. The site offers a wealth of knowledge for those just starting out, as well as for seasoned pros.
eTrade.com
eTrade also offers online trading and local branches should customers need in person assitance. Standard stock trades are $9.99. If assisted by a broker, the price increases by $45. The site offers free research and investment and trading education. There are no account service fees and the site is currently running a promotion in which qualifying accounts can trade free for 60 days and receive up to $500. eTrade also offers customer service and support seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
ShareBuilder.com
ShareBuilder is associate with ING Direct. Customers can buy stocks for $4, there is no minimum investment required, and no account minimums. Trading can be done online whenever the markets are open. ShareBuilder offers a mobile app for those that wish to trade on the go. The site also offers research and education tools for those that are unsure of which stocks to invest in. In addition, there are a number of special offers for transfering accounts and creating new accounts.
TDAmeritrade.com
TD Ameritrade offers online trading and also has over 100 branches nationwide should customers wish to speak to someone in person. The site charges a flat fee of $9.99 for trades no matter how many shares are bought. Qualifying accounts can now trade free for 60 days and get up to $600. The site offers research from third-parties and other resources such as a mobile app. TD Ameritrade also offers 24 hour support by phone and email. Finally, TD Ameritrade has no platform fees, no data fees, and no trade minimums.
Fidelity.com
Fidelity is similar to the other trading sites listed here. They charge a flat rate of $7.95 for online U.S. equity trades. They also offer research from 10 independent firms, international stocks, and a mobile app for trading on the go. In addition to online support and support by phone, Fidelity also has investment centers that customers can visit. Opening an account takes just minutes and customers can message a representative at any time for assistance. It is also possible to save and return to an application after it is started.
Schwab.com
Schwab also offers online trading with a host of resources. Schwab charges a fee of $8.95 for equity trades. The site also has trading tools and a platform that adapts to traders of all levels. The site also offers research from Schwab and third parties. Schwab trading specialists will also walk new clients through how to use trading tools, as well as consult with customers on their trading plan. Schwab has branches located throughout the United States and support is also available by phone, 24 hours a day.
Just2Trade.com
Just2Trade charges only $2.50 per trade. They also offer 25 free trades for new customers when they open an account. New accounts require a minimum of $2.500, a social security number, license or passport, and employment information. The site has free technical analysis tools free Morningstar research. Support can be reached by phone, email, or live chat.
eOption.com
eOption charges a flat rate of $3 for stock trades. eOption offers a variety of trading platforms for customers to pick from. The site also offers market commentary and a daily market report. There is no minimum to open a domestic account, the there is a $5,000 minimum to open an international account. Customer service is available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST.