Stock and Option Brokerage Information:

The experts here at Brokerage.com have tried many brokerages - here is a simple chart comparing stock transaction fees. We recommend TradeKing as they have the lowest fees with the most flexibility. Though sharebuilder is great for monthly investing, you can not purchase or sell stocks with the market at a competitive rate.

Stock Trading Fee Chart

BrokerageMin. Commission on 500 SharesBalance Requirements
AB Watley$9.95 $2,000
Charles Schwab$12.95 $1,000
E*Trade$6.99 (1500+ trades) - $12.99 (0-29 trades)$1,000
Fidelity$10.95 (72 trades/year) - $19.95 (0-71 trades)$2,000
Firsttrade$6.95 market ordersNONE
InvesTrade$7.95$2000
Scottrade$7.00 all trades$500
ShareBuilder (ING DIrect)$4 if purchase transaction $9.95 (internet) realtime - $29.95 phone realtime NONE
TD Ameritrade$9.99 $2000
TradeKing $4.95 all tradesNONE

We have found that option trading fees differ substantially from stock trading fees. Compare option trading pricing easily in thais chart:

Options Trading Fee Chart

BrokerageOption Transaction Fees
AB Watley $9.95 + $1.50 per contract
Charles Schwab $9.95 + $0.75 per contract
E*Trade $12.99 + $0.75 per contract
Fidelity $19.95 + $0.75 per contract
Firsttrade $16.95 market/limit + $0.75 per contract
InvesTrade $14.95 + $1.50 per contract
Scottrade $7.00 + $1.25 per contract
ShareBuilder $15.95 + $1.00 per contract
TD Ameritrade       $9.99 + $0.75 per contract
TradeKing                     $4.95 + $0.65 per contract


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