Woody,for what it's worth I use TradeWell,here is a copied quick glance (I love'm)
.Trade-Well Discount (1-888-907-9797):
Online & touch-tone commission: $22 for any number of shares (even with multiple
executions).
Penny Stock: same rate; $22 for 20000 shares @.50.
Canadian stock: $27 + .02 per share.
Other foreign shares: $125 + .02 per share.
Broker-assisted (phone): $5 extra per trade.
Options: $21 + $1.50-$3.50 per contract.
Margin rate: Brokers call + 1/2% to 2% (high).
Account minimum: $500 (cash); $5,000 (margin).
Mutual funds: 6000+ funds / $27 fee; 600+ for no-fee.
IRA annual fee: free; no setup fee; closing fee unknown.
Real time quotes: unlimited free.
Perks: free debit card, free checking. Also, no charge for multiple executions: "Same day,same side, same stock = 1 commission." Institutional research, stock & mutual fund reports,
graphs, earnings estimates, IPOs available thru Josephthal.
Comments: Operated by Josephthal & Co. Rebates for active traders: 2 trades get you a 2% rebate; up to limit of 22 trades (per month) for 22% rebate. This firm offers news, stock reports, fund reports, charts, and free checking. "Seem knowledgeable and dedicated to the
customer," says one, "and I plan to open an account." Fast response: "It took 3 days to get their info package from NY to St. Louis, compared to 3 weeks for Savoy.(6/28)" "Effortless for me. . .All came off without a glitch. I like the $22 price for penny stocks, free real-time quotes. . .and fairly quick executions. . .Customer service [people] have been polite and helpful.(2/27)" "I am lucky to have a good experience with Tradewell.(3/22)"
*the above was copied from
sonic.net
nite all..DD |
