Kiplinger Broker Review 2011

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The following list highlights the Kiplinger 2011 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Merrill Edge

Merrill Edge Review

  • Receive up to 30 free trades per month with a $25,000 minimum balance.
  • Link any Merrill Edge account to any Bank of America bank account.
Stocks* Options Base* Options Contract* Minimum Deposit
$6.95 $6.95 $0.75 $2,000.00

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

Just2Trade

Just2Trade Review

  • $2.50 equity trades.
  • Trade platform updated in January 2011.
Stocks* Options Base* Options Contract* Minimum Deposit
$2.50 $2.50 $0.50 $2,500.00

Muriel Siebert

Muriel Siebert Review

  • Large selection of fixed income securities.
  • Advanced order types supported.
Stocks* Options Base* Options Contract* Minimum Deposit
$14.95 $30.60 $2.00 $0.00

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