Which online service do you use for buying stock?

[Princess Dolly]

I guess the title pretty much says it all. Also if you have the time, can you share with me the pros and cons of the service you use. Thanks!

 

[nunzia]

I've been a Sharebuilder member for years..It's now owned by ING which is now owned, I think, by Capitol One.

 

[Green Tea]

I like Sharebuilder. If you are a Costco member, you get a discount on trades as well as a cash bonus to open the account.

 

[Disneyrsh]

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[marmalade]

I can't believe you're asking strangers on the internet where to invest your money.

Just set it on fire. At least, you'll be able to heat your home with it.

There is nothing wrong with asking opinions from others about investing via the internet. It will give the OP a starting point to further do her research.

 

[ceecee]

I can't believe you're asking strangers on the internet where to invest your money.

Just set it on fire. At least, you'll be able to heat your home with it.

The OP didn't ask where to invest $, just where to buy stock. We use ETrade.

 

[Princess Dolly]

I am not asking for investment advice. I will be making my own investment decisions. Just wondering what service other people use and why. I've been doing some research and just wanted some other opinions and thoughts.

Thanks to those who answered my question.

 

[Minnesota!]

I like Sharebuilder. If you are a Costco member, you get a discount on trades as well as a cash bonus to open the account.

REALLLLLLY? How do I get this discount? Is there a link?

NM - google is my friend

 

[crisi]

Wells Fargo. I get 100 free trades a year, which is more than I trade, and its tied into my other accounts, so when I need to move money back and forth, its very easy. Those are the big pros. Cons - its Wells Fargo - which sometimes acts like a doltish big bank.

 

[Interpol]

Been using E*Trade for more than 10 years now and couldn't be happier. Was able to get in on the GSVC IPO a while back, which already owns a fair number of private shares of Facebook.

 

[kahpets]

I use E-Trade. Haven't looked at any other services, so I can't really comment on pros and cons, but I haven't had any issues with them.

 

[Mrs D]

Hubby uses td Ameritrade. He likes the no fee for IRA accounts.

 

[Green Tea]

I can't believe you're asking strangers on the internet where to invest your money.

Just set it on fire. At least, you'll be able to heat your home with it.

That is SO NOT what the op was asking.

 

[crisi]

That is SO NOT what the op was asking.

Not only that, but some of my best investment advice has come from "strangers" on the internet. I then do my own research and make my own decisions. Don't ever invest blindly - but don't turn down a chance to learn/

 

[Princess Dolly]

Hubby uses td Ameritrade. He likes the no fee for IRA accounts.

Hmmm I have an IRA I want to transfer so I would prefer a one-stop shop so to say. Thanks.

And thanks for all the additional input.

 

[kiki02]

I can't believe you're asking strangers on the internet where to invest your money.

Just set it on fire. At least, you'll be able to heat your home with it.

wow. really? wth?

 

[DVC-Don]

Scottrade. Real easy to use the website plus there is a local office.

 

[fab5friend99]

I've have my main account at Schwab for a long time and some IRAs at Fidelity and TD Ameritrade. Their websites all pretty much the same. And trading costs are pretty similar too. The only thing I don't like at TD Ameritrade is that you have to call them and to get dividends reinvested. The other 2 let you do it online.

TD had a special going on that they would give you some $$$ depending upon the amount you transfer. And Fidelity had an offer for free trades for a month or so after you transfer some money. So be sure and ask about any specials if you are going to transfer some money.