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Zecco Logo

Zecco
TradeKing Logo

TradeKing
Etrade Logo

E*TRADE
TD<br />Ameritrade Logo

TD AMERITRADE
thinkorswim Logo

thinkorswim
Scottrade Logo

Scottrade
OptionsHouse Logo

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House
OptionsXpress Logo

Options-
Xpress
trade Monster Logo

trade
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  Zecco TradeKing Etrade
TD AMERITRADE
thinkorswim
Scottrade Options
House
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Xpress
trade
MONSTER
1 For stock trade rates, advertised pricing is for a standard order size of 500 shares of stock priced at $30 per share. For options orders, an options regulatory fee per contract may apply. Pricing and rates are based on basic services and are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed. The trade WISER staff is constantly working with its online broker representatives to obtain the latest pricing data.

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Fees
Trade Commissions 1 $4.50 $4.95 $9.99 $9.99 $9.95 $7.00 $2.95 $9.95 $7.50
Options Trade Base 1 $4.50 $4.95 $9.99 $9.99 $9.95 $7.00 $8.50 $0.00 $7.50
Options Per Contract 1 $0.50 $0.65 $0.75 $0.75 $1.50 $1.25 $0.15 $0.75 $0.50
Broker Assisted Trades $19.99 $4.95 $54.99 $44.99 $9.95 $27.00 $2.95 $9.95 $7.50
Minimum Deposit $0.00 $0.00 $500.00 $2,500.00 $3,500.00 $500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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Tools & Extras
International Trading     Yes Yes Yes Yes   Yes  
Trader Community Yes Yes     Yes Yes      
Mobile Trading     Yes Yes Yes Yes   Yes  
Virtual Trading Yes     Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Education Center Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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