Stock Brokerage Reviews » mobile trading

Stock And Futures Investing At optionsXpress

ashivapu — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:07:01 +0000

Trade stocks, options, and futures all with one account at optionsXpress.

Not ready to trade your own money or want to test out new trading strategies? Open a virtual trading account and test away.

optionsXpress offers a host of tools and resources to its users. Around 40 to be more precise, including the new Xtend Beta, which is basically an all-in-one streaming trading application.optionsXpress also has advanced mobile trading applications for the iPhone, devices using Windows Mobile, Blackberry, and the Android.

Stock Brokerage Details

Commissions: Stocks $9.95 flat-rate; Options $12.95 plus 0.75 per contract

Account Minimums: none

Account Types: Futures, Mutual funds, Stocks, Equity and index options, ETFs and bonds

With stock commissions relatively high compared to other brokers, if options trading and high-end trader tools are what you are looking for, then optionsXpress is worth taking a look at.

Is optionsXpress right for you? Take our interactive quiz to find out.

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E*Trade On iPhone

ashivapu — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:11:56 +0000

Much talk has been spread about the importance and benefits of mobile trading or being able to actively manage your brokerage account regardless of where you are.

While there are a bunch of discount stock brokerages that offer mobile trading platforms or applications, no other broker has promoted this feature as much as E*Trade and their app, E*Trade Mobile Pro.

Check out the full review of the E*Trade.

E*Trade’s mobile trading is available for both iPhone and BlackBerry users. Don’t have one of those? Don’t worry… new users are eligible for a free BlackBerry Bold upon account sign up.

Features of E*Trade Mobile Pro:

Streaming real-time quotes
Easy stock and options trading
Live watch lists and portfolios
Quick cash transfers

Get $500 Cash From E*Trade With A 401k Rollover Offer

Discount Stock Brokerages That Offer Mobile Trading Apps

ashivapu — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:47:31 +0000

In today’s market, its not enough to just have tools to trade from your computer, now many people require some sort of application or program that will allow them to trade stocks from their mobile device such as an iPhone or BlackBerry.

While there are a bunch of financial related apps to do things like stock research and tracking on mobile devices… being able to actually connect with your brokerage account and execute orders can prove to be a very powerful and profitable endeavor.

A list of brokerages that offer mobile trading applications.

Note: Apps can be found and downloaded through the actual phone, iTunes, or individual brokerage site.

Broker	Commissions (stocks/options)	Acct. Minimum	Best For
TD Ameritrade	$9.99 / $9.99+.75 per contract	$0	New, Long-term
thinkorswim	$9.95/stock trade (5000 shares max) or $.015/share (500 min)	$500	Everybody
E*Trade	$12.99/$12.99+.75 per contract.	$0	New, Long-term
Scottrade	$7/$7+1.25 per contract.	$500	Everybody
OptionsHouse	$2.95/$8.50+0.15 per contract.	$1000	Everybody

Why would you want to mobile trade?

With mobile trading apps you can trade from work, in traffic, at the auto shop, while getting a haircut, during school, and virtually anywhere by just using your phone. Basically it makes it possible to actively trade without needing to be by an actual computer all day.

Learn more about mobile trading.

TD Ameritrade Review – No Hidden Fees

ashivapu — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:07:43 +0000

Unlike OptionsHouse, you will be hard-pressed to find somebody that does not know about TD Ameritrade. By far, one of the most popular online discount stock brokerages, TD Ameritrade has gotten the rap for being the “conservative” place to start investing with.

Along with E*Trade, TD Ameritrade is known for their “one-stop shop” mentality. The tools and resources available to members are far and away more bountiful than most other discount brokerages.

Tired of scanning? TD Ameritrade boasts a new pattern matcher that will compare stocks with textbook trading pattern in just a matter of seconds. On top of that, members have access to extremely detailed oriented platforms that are both streaming and PC based.

TD Ameritrade also works hard to align themselves with third party developers to create even more solutions. Thanks to their open API system, there are plenty of mobile stock trading applications that will allow you to access your TD Ameritrade account from anywhere and anytime.

If you are looking for educational support, TD Ameritrade also hosts several night classes that allow you to learn about different trading strategies all from the comfort of your home and at no extra cost.

Stock Brokerage Details

Commissions: Stocks $9.99 per trade; Options $9.99 +.75 per contract

Account Minimums: $0

Account Types: Individual , Corporate, Roth IRAs, Sep IRAs, Traditional IRAs, Joint , UTMA/UGMA , Trusts, Partnerships, Investment Clubs, and Educational IRAs.

Overall, TD Ameritrade offers a wide-variety of solutions that will allow you to maintain full control of your investments from one account, if you choose to do so. On the other hand, more experienced traders may prefer cheaper commissions somewhere else over the extra bells and whistles provided by TD Ameritrade.

With constant promotions in rotation, there is never a better time to sign up for a TD Ameritrade account.

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