Choosing a broker is one of the most important first steps you’ll make as an investor. We compare the relative advantages and disadvantages of going with a discount broker versus a full-service broker.
Learning Markets has a large international readership and a question we get frequently is how to set up a brokerage account in the U.S. if you don’t live there. U.S.-based accounts offer some distinct advantages to traders so we think this is worth addressing.
In our review of tradeMONSTER we cover their target market, review their platform and discuss their commission structure to help you determine if this is the right broker for you.
Brokerage accounts are protected differently than bank accounts. That protection will vary from broker to broker. Find out more.
Transferring a brokerage account seems a little intimidating to many investors. But if you are in an unhappy brokerage relationship don’t let the paper-work scare you. Dump your broker and educate yourself on how easy the transfer process can be and what you should ask for to make it as inexpensive as possible. There are … Continued
In this article you will learn how to build a diversified portfolio of multiple asset classes without having to pay a manager The stock indexes including the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average have been rising in 2009 but does this mean investors should be all in stock? According to the most recent … Continued
Choosing a new stock or options broker can be tricky because they changes so frequently. However there are a few things you can do to put the odds in your favor.
Brokers have complicated and long commission structures. Each one claims to have the best pricing. But deciding which broker is better for you really depends on who you are as a trader.