I'm trying to decide which one I should use
So please tell me the goods and bads if you've been a Customer
2007-09-22 03:52:18 · 8 answers · asked by Me 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
TD AMERITRADE is what I use
2007-09-22 06:02:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have been a customer of both for several years, and I have now moved everything I can to E*Trade. I still have two specialty accounts at Ameritrade which cannot be moved easily (i.e. a qualified plan and an HSA). Although I started with investments, I now also use E*Trade rather than a local bank as my primary bank. E*Trade is a more extensive offering - with more financial products available, and a much more fully featured website. Highlights- ATM fee reimbursement, advanced ACH system for cash transfers, RSA SecureID, more mutual fund choices, better tool for options trading, etc. Ameritrade is $2 cheaper per trade if you have a smaller account, that's the only significant advantage I can think of.
2016-05-20 23:27:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've only used TD Ameritrade, not E*Trade. I find Ameritrade easy to use, and navigate, and I like having access to a lot of research. I don't like the dismally low interest rate on cash or the spam they generate. I use a disposable address just for Ameritrade, and they generate a lot of spam.
The online broker that's best for you depends on a lot of factors including how much you have to invest, and how frequently you plan to trade. I suggest googling "on line broker" and "review." Various review articles and charts will pop up.
2007-09-22 07:05:15 · answer #3 · answered by Ms. X 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
TD Ameritrade won the number one spot for web based brokers (Barron's). The best software based broker is ThinkOrSwim (Barron's).
E'Trade was rated middle of the pack.
If you're a regular trader.... check out ThinkOrSwim.com
2007-09-22 04:25:31 · answer #4 · answered by Common Sense 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are both over priced and offer very little in the way of service. If you are planning to trade and would like to be able to still have a broker assist you at times, try Options xpress, Scottrade, or Trade King, they are all less expensive and offer a very helpful staff. Good luck
2007-09-22 04:07:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Verify their current Margin Interest Rates.
2007-09-22 08:50:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Maybe so
2016-07-30 03:40:51 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thanks to each and everyone of you for the answers!
2016-08-24 17:01:26 · answer #8 · answered by hyon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋