| Many more people are starting to trade stocks online | | | | Thousands of trades are recorded by each one |
| than ever before. It's something that's been growing | | | | these companies on a daily basis. |
| for quite a few years since the birth of the online | | | | What is it that you what to trade? These online |
| discount broker. There are now many different online | | | | discount brokers can help you with whatever type of |
| discount brokers that the average person can use to | | | | trade you want to make. Are you the type of |
| trade stocks. What is a discount online broker? Just | | | | person that basically stays with stocks? Do you like |
| like a stock broker that someone would call to make | | | | buying options? Maybe a little of both? These broker |
| a trade with, these companies offer the same | | | | can do everything that a regular broker can. They |
| service without the high commission prices added on | | | | also offer advice for investing for your needs. |
| to cut into your profits. That is why these brokers | | | | Representatives are available throughout most of the |
| have the name 'discount' in front of their title. | | | | day and that includes during extended trading hours. |
| TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, Zecco and E-trade, | | | | They can assist you with whatever your financial |
| among others are out there to help the average | | | | needs may be. Buy bonds, CDs and fixed annuities to |
| person to invest without the high costs of doing | | | | balance out your portfolio. Any one of these online |
| business. These brokers will charge anywhere from | | | | discount brokers can help you get ready for |
| $4.99 - $9.95 per trade, which is a beg difference | | | | retirement and even some short term goals as well. |
| from the hundreds of dollars that a regular broker will | | | | Look into each of these companies to see which one |
| charge you. They are able to charge this little amount | | | | is right for you. |
| because of the volume of trades they make a day. | | | | |