Top Online Trading Sites
Charles Schwab is one of the original discount brokerage and they have carried this philosophy to their online offering. Schwab offers its own research and the ability to work with an investment advisor or they can manage your account for you.
E*Trade is one of the original on-line brokers. They consistently get high marks for their range of offerings. The company has taken over several brokerage firms and is now a major player in the online stock trading. The more active you are the lower your rates will be.
Fidelity consistently scores near the top of most stock broker ranking websites. They have high customer satisfaction but they are not the cheapest. Fidelity is known for its research and you can speak face-to-face to advisors at one of their many Fidelity investment centers.
OptionsHouse is rated as one of the top sites to trade options. They have received high marks for their customer services and offer a professional-grade platform for trading stocks and options. Their goal is to provides investors the power of software-based trading tools through it's website. OptionsHouse received the "Best For Options Traders" award from Barron's in 2009 & 2010.
This is an online stock trading site that offers just about any kind of security you want. They score high marks in their on-line functionality, and ease of use but they are not the cheapest site out there.
J.D Power and Associates online survey awarded Scottrade with superior customer satisfaction for online brokers. Scottrade's commissions are middle of the road and transactions are quickly processed.
TD Ameritrade came about through mergers (Ameritrade had been around for quite a few years). They commissions are fairly average but still on the high side at $9.99. They have a large selection of mutual funds and are quick to respond to customer inquiries.
If you are interested in low prices then TradeKing is the online stock trading site for you. Barron's, SmartMoney.com, and Kiplinger all agree.
Vanguard is known for low-cost mutual funds. Vanguard excels in providing value to their customers.
Investors who want one place for all of their financial needs will defiantly want to look into Wells Fargo.
