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PONDSCUM08
2 posts
msg #117513
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12/25/2013 6:19:41 PM

I find that using stockfetcher filters most of my research and decisions on equities occur after the closing bell. In that light, real-time results are not necessary. I am currently on Scottrade at $7/trade. I have made more that 40 trades in the month of December and am looking for a trading platform that offers speed versus technicals. Please if you know of a plaftorm that you trust from experience that charges less. I have recently been reading about J2trade but get mixed readings on their competence.

Thank you for your help in this matter.

Robert

campbellb75
101 posts
msg #117520
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12/26/2013 3:08:41 AM

Look into Interactive Brokers.

novacane32000
331 posts
msg #117529
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12/26/2013 5:59:07 PM

You would have saved over $400 using IB

PONDSCUM08
2 posts
msg #117530
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12/26/2013 6:53:32 PM

Believe me I know the pain of a $7 buy. I joined IB this afternoon. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

DLB20720
6 posts
msg #118081
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2/6/2014 8:30:19 AM

If you have over $50,000 you should consider Merrill Edge. I get 30 free trades per month; do the math, month after month, year after year. There are better platforms out there but if you’re an active trader, the savings adds up quickly.

novacane32000
331 posts
msg #118122
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2/7/2014 7:09:26 PM

Whats the catch with the 30 free trades?

stratiG
147 posts
msg #118123
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2/7/2014 7:36:06 PM

It all depends on what you trade and size... IB for cheap direct access and look for $4.95 lot.. MB trading has worked for me on large orders. Also, you need to consider short lists(otc/pink/nas) if that's your game..Just some things to think about. I hope I helped.

G



DLB20720
6 posts
msg #118124
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2/8/2014 10:14:25 AM

novacane32000, you just need to keep over $50,000 in your account and you get the 30 free trades monthly. ML doesn't have the best trading platform but it's not bad. I've talked to other brokers who have much better platforms, but I can't justify moving away from the $2,400 a year savings.

miketranz
956 posts
msg #118129
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2/8/2014 5:03:44 PM

Do these low cost platforms guarantee 1 sec or better execution,superior customer service? If not,you could be paying way more than you imagined in slippage through slow routing.Customer service is also really important..

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