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The Motley Fool May 13, 2004 Dayana Yochim |
Find a Match for Your Money The right relationship is everything. How to get the right fit for your financial needs -- choosing a financial advisor and a broker.  |
The Motley Fool March 5, 2004 |
Cheap Trades Here! A big part of how brokers compete is through price-per-trade. And while cost is a factor -- particularly for more frequent traders -- it should not be your only guidepost. Investment selection and services should be tops on your broker search list.  |
The Motley Fool February 19, 2004 Dayana Yochim |
Come Trade With Me Brokers want your business and a few are casting out some interesting bait, but is it worth it?  |
The Motley Fool May 3, 2004 Dayana Yochim |
Cash, Credit, Crudites? Brokers are offering a feast of freebies. Here's what's catching our eye.  |
The Motley Fool October 27, 2009 Dan Caplinger |
How You Can Become the Next Super-Investor Get the tools you need to succeed with your investments.  |
The Motley Fool October 25, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Brokers for Expert Investors Have you outgrown your brokerage account? When you're just getting started with investing, comparing brokerage firms is pretty easy. But when you go beyond the basics, you need a broker who provides more.  |
The Motley Fool December 31, 2003 |
Choose the Right Broker What should you consider when comparing brokerages?  |
The Motley Fool December 22, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
Should You Switch Brokers? The brokerage you're using may not best serve your needs.  |
The Motley Fool August 10, 2004 Dayana Yochim |
Four Ways to Find Friendly Service How to shop for a customer-centric discount broker.  |
The Motley Fool May 11, 2011 John Rosevear |
This Investing Decision Can Cost You Big Choosing the wrong brokerage can be a costly mistake.  |
The Motley Fool October 14, 2009 Dan Caplinger |
The Best Investment You'll Ever Make Stop wasting money and take control of your finances; put your money into a discount brokerage account.  |
The Motley Fool February 6, 2008 Mary Dalrymple |
Marry a Broker You shouldn't settle for a broker just because of cheap rates. Look beyond the trading commissions and commit to a broker for the long haul.  |
The Motley Fool March 22, 2011 Dan Caplinger |
This Will Make You a Smarter Investor There's more to smart money management than just picking great stocks. Increasingly, it's becoming just as important to find the right discount broker to give you the best and least expensive access to the investments you want.  |
The Motley Fool November 14, 2008 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Schwab Gets the Job Done Schwab's October 2008 volume was 56% ahead of last October. In addition, the discount broker attracted 91,000 new accounts.  |
The Motley Fool March 12, 2004 |
Discount vs. Full-Price Brokers Why should you pay 10 times more for a stock trade?  |
The Motley Fool December 15, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
E*Trade Earns Its Star The online discount broker provides a healthier trading outlook. The bottom line is that sometimes, an index fund will serve you just fine. And other times, ETFs may be best. It also depends on the index fund you're looking at, and the ETF.  |
The Motley Fool February 25, 2009 Dan Caplinger |
Start Investing and Earn an Extra Bonus If you're looking for a new broker in today's sophisticated financial world, you really should think about finding one with bells and whistles that open up a range of investments.  |
The Motley Fool October 20, 2011 |
Exactly Why Your Broker May Be Dangerous Be careful out there, because the broker you choose may have an agenda.  |
The Motley Fool October 21, 2010 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
E*TRADE Is No One-Hit Wonder E*TRADE surprised investors with its first quarterly profit in three years three months ago. Last night, it delivered an encore performance.  |
The Motley Fool June 18, 2009 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
E*TRADE Is Doing Better Than You Think The discount broker has a mixed May, and a plan to improve its finances.  |
The Motley Fool January 5, 2007 Selena Maranjian |
Brokerage Questions for Beginners Know what to ask before you start investing.  |
Entrepreneur January 2004 Scott Bernard Nelson |
Under Fire Is it still possible to invest without getting burned?  |
The Motley Fool September 24, 2009 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Is E*TRADE on the Block? E*TRADE is a compelling buyout candidate, despite the volatility.  |
The Motley Fool May 20, 2004 Tim Beyers |
American Express Unit in Scandal The broker could be a target of a regulatory inquiry into mutual funds revenue-sharing. How can you tell if your own broker or advisor has a conflict of interest?  |
The Motley Fool April 13, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
Full-Service vs. Discount Brokers There isn't a great distinction between them anymore.  |
The Motley Fool October 13, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Free Trade at Bank of America? The megabank offers no-fee stock trades.  |
Investment Advisor May 2007 |
The Original SEC Rule The Security and Exchange Commission's original decision on the broker/dealer exemption rule exempting brokers from regulation as an investment advisor even when they were being paid fees for investment advice.  |
The Motley Fool August 2, 2005 Selena Maranjian |
Questions to Ask Your Broker You may be surprised at how your broker makes his money. Here are some important questions to ask your broker or financial advisor, as not all financial professionals operate by the same rules.  |
The Motley Fool October 28, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
Great Commercial. Good Broker? Investors, ignore the clever ad campaigns of brokerage firms and focus on what's best for your wallet. Here's a brief guide to choosing a broker.  |
The Motley Fool June 10, 2004 |
What Your IRA Can Do You may be less limited than you think in how you can invest your IRA.  |
Registered Rep. June 7, 2011 Diana Britton |
Advisor Group in Talks to Acquire Smaller B/D Independent broker/dealer network Advisor Group is talking to a number of small and mid-sized broker/dealers that the company would consider purchasing.  |
Registered Rep. May 1, 2005 Mindy Diamond |
What About Your Retirement? Brokers often take a shortsighted view of their careers, and this usually turns an effort to convince them to think about their own retirements into an uphill battle.  |
The Motley Fool August 30, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
Who You Trade With Does Matter It's easy to think that one broker fits all, but nothing could be further from the truth. Take the time to get to know your brokerage options. Only then will you have the knowledge base to make your best choice.  |
The Motley Fool April 5, 2004 |
60 Seconds to Your First Trade Details on finding, opening, and funding a discount brokerage account.  |
The Motley Fool November 30, 2009 Dan Caplinger |
The Key Ingredient for Your Financial Success Without the things your broker makes possible, you would have a much tougher time being as successful with your finances as you are.  |
The Motley Fool March 17, 2005 |
60 Seconds to a Brokerage Account Five simple steps to choosing and setting up a brokerage account.  |
The Motley Fool May 14, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Sweep Up More Income Get your brokerage cash working harder for you.  |
Registered Rep. April 27, 2011 Diana Britton |
Poll: Do Recruiters Promise Too Much? A former Raymond James advisor recently filed suit against the broker/dealer claiming an internal recruiter misrepresented the support, technology and compensation the firm could deliver.  |
The Motley Fool December 8, 2006 |
Questions to Ask Your Broker Here is some good advice regarding questions you might want to ask your broker before handing over your hard-earned cash. Make sure you get the right answers before you start investing.  |
Registered Rep. January 1, 2005 Mindy Diamond |
A Clean Escape, With an Accomplice Brokers tempted to leap at a lucrative job at another firm are often held back by inertia, but in increasing numbers they are finding the powerful force they need to get moving: hungry branch managers.  |
The Motley Fool September 15, 2011 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Find the Perfect Broker There may be plenty of discount broker options, but cutting through the clutter is easy.  |
The Motley Fool February 26, 2009 Selena Maranjian |
The Upside of Broker Fees The more frequently you trade, the more you'll pay your broker in commission fees. But many people may not know that factoring in the cost of those commissions can reduce your capital gains -- and cut the taxes you owe.  |
The Motley Fool March 17, 2009 Dan Caplinger |
A Surprising Way to Improve Your Investing When you're looking for a doctor or a lawyer, you focus not just on professional qualifications and expertise, but you also want someone who will fit well with your personality. The same holds true with picking a broker.  |
Entrepreneur November 2007 Rosalind Resnick |
Getting a Margin Loan Securing a margin loan can mean quick cash for startup, but it doesn't come without risk.  |
Investment Advisor June 2008 Philip Palaveev |
The New Model: The Fee-Only Broker/Dealer Independent broker/dealers must tackle head-on the causes of their frustration if they wish to survive.  |
The Motley Fool February 6, 2004 Alyce Lomax |
Ameritrade's Ticker-Tape Parade The online brokerage breaks its own trading record.  |
Registered Rep. December 1, 2004 Mindy Diamond |
Packing the Parachute Success in the brokerage industry can be as much about mindset as anything else, so it comes as little surprise that advisors avoid negative thoughts, such as the potential necessity of a quick exit from their practice.  |
The Motley Fool February 21, 2008 Selena Maranjian |
Cash In at Your Brokerage Think about what you really need when you're shopping for a new broker. Read on for our list of things you might consider.  |
The Motley Fool April 1, 2005 |
Shopping for a Bank? Maybe a brokerage should be your new bank.  |
Registered Rep. January 8, 2003 Will Leitch |
NASD: Firms Are Overcharging Clients The NASD, acting on a tip acquired during an investigation, has sent several brokerage firms word that it has discovered brokers are not providing earned discounts to mutual fund investors, therefore overcharging them.  |