Kiplinger Broker Review 2009

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The following list highlights the Kiplinger 2009 review of online brokers. Upon finding a stock broker that suits your needs apply for a new account using our secure link to the application page.

Published by Blain Reinkensmeyer on Friday, April 19, 2013.

Fidelity Investments

Fidelity Investments Review

Online trades only $7.95, all the time.
25 different iShares ETFs available for commission-free trading.

Stocks*	Options Base*	Options Contract*	Minimum Deposit
$7.95	$7.95	$0.75	$2,500.00

Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab Review

Offers $8.95 flat-rate trades regardless of trade size, account balance, or share price.
Was rated highest in investor satisfaction with self-directed services by J.D. Power and Associates, 2009.

Stocks*	Options Base*	Options Contract*	Minimum Deposit
$8.95	$8.95	$0.75	$1,000.00

TradeKing

TradeKing Review

Special Offer: Get $150 in transfer fees reimbursed - Learn More
Rated #1 Online Broker for Customer Service in the StockBrokers.com 2012 Review.

Stocks*	Options Base*	Options Contract*	Minimum Deposit
$4.95	$4.95	$0.65	$0.00

ETRADE

ETRADE Review

Special Offer: Trade free for 60 days + Get up to $500 - Learn More
Rated the #1 Online Broker 2011 by StockBrokers.com

Stocks*	Options Base*	Options Contract*	Minimum Deposit
$9.99	$9.99	$0.75	$500.00

OptionsHouse

OptionsHouse Review

Receive 150 Free Trades - Promo Code: SBCOM

Trade Options up to 5 contracts for $5 ($1 each thereafter) or $8.50 + $.15 per contract.
Rated 5 Stars for "Ease of Use" and "Commissions & Fees" in the 2012 Review.

Stocks*	Options Base*	Options Contract*	Minimum Deposit
$3.95	$8.50	$0.15	$1,000.00

TD Ameritrade

TD Ameritrade Review

Trade free for 90 days + get up to $600 - Learn More

Gain access to over 100 commission free ETFs.
Investment research from S&P, Morningstar Associates, and Minyanville.

Stocks*	Options Base*	Options Contract*	Minimum Deposit
$9.99	$9.99	$0.75	$2,500.00

Firstrade

Firstrade Review

Special Offer: Receive 250 free trades and up to $250 cash - Learn More
Over 11,000 mutual funds to choose from.

Stocks*	Options Base*	Options Contract*	Minimum Deposit
$6.95	$6.95	$0.75	$0.00

optionsXpress

optionsXpress Review

Special Offer: Receive $100 when you fund a new optionsXpress account with $500 - Learn More.
Acquired by Charles Schwab, giving clients an even more thorough broker offering.

Stocks*	Options Base*	Options Contract*	Minimum Deposit
$8.95	$0.00	$1.50	$0.00

Zecco

Zecco Review

As of 2012, Zecco has merged with TradeKing to form TradeKing Group.
Get $150 in transfer fees reimbursed when you open an account today (Learn More).

Stocks*	Options Base*	Options Contract*	Minimum Deposit
$4.95	$4.95	$0.65	$0.00

Scottrade

Scottrade Review

Special Offer - Get $100 in transfer fees reimbursed - Learn More
Straight forward commissions for both stocks and options.

Stocks*	Options Base*	Options Contract*	Minimum Deposit
$7.00	$7.00	$1.25	$500.00