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TD Ameritrade |
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Charles Schwab |
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Merrill Edge
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Scottrade |
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- If customer signs up for electronic
statements and confirms. ($25 otherwise)
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None if customer signs up for electronic statements and confirms.
- Personalized alerts
- More than 13,000
- TD Ameritrade clients have access
to foreign securities via exchanges in the United States and
Canada. We currently do not trade on any other world
exchanges.
- Excludes SEP-IRAs, SIMPLE-IRAs,
Self-Employed 401(k)s, BDAs, Keoghs, Non-Prototype Retirement
Accounts and HSAs.
- Minimum equity account balance
requirement. Margin trading involves risk and is not suitable
for all investors. Assess your financial circumstances and risk
tolerance prior to trading on margin. Margin credit is extended
by National Financial Services, Member NYSE, SIPC.
- Minimum account balance waived for
monthly contributions of at least $200 per month (does not
apply to SEP-IRA or SIMPLE IRA accounts).
- Applies to Brokerage accounts
only.
- The IRA Brokerage account fee has
been eliminated (except for SIMPLE IRAs). Fund expenses and
brokerage commission fees still apply. Depending on your
situation, fees may include low-balance fees, short-term
trading fees, and account closing fees.
- May be subject to eligibility
restrictions
- Information as of 04/27/2012. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Member SIPC 
- System availability and response times are subject to market conditions and mobile connection limitations. Requires a wireless signal or mobile connection. 
- International investments are subject to additional risks such as currency fluctuation, political instability and the potential for illiquid markets.
- Options carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Certain requirements must be met to trade options through Schwab. Please read the options disclosure document titled "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options." 
- All broker-assisted and automated phone trades are subject to service charges 
- There are no fees to open or maintain your account. Other charges may apply. See the Charles Schwab Pricing Guide for Individual Investors ("the Guide") and any amendments to the Guide for comprehensive details on fees. 
- Barron's, March 10, 2012, 17th annual survey, "Cut the Cord", by Theresa W. Carey. © 2012 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Overall ratings (on a five-star scale) based on Trade Experience & Tech, Usability, Mobile, Range of Offerings, Research Amenities, Portfolio Analysis & Reports, Customer Service & Education and Costs. Barron's is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company © 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012Fool Disclosure
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