Best Place To Buy Stocks Online

Where is the best place to buy stocks online? This is one of the most frequently asked questions by many beginner investors. There are dozens of online broking companies on the web, but finding one that fits all of your needs can sometimes be a challenge. Some of the most popular online trading sites are E*TRADE, TD Ameritrade, Charles Schwab, Scottrade, to name a few.

E*TRADE provides online solutions for investing in stocks, options, ETFs, mutual funds, and bonds, plus mobile and international investing. You can trade stocks online in some of the world's leading markets including Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Hong Kong, and the UK. More importantly, E*TRADE offers 24/7 customer service and support, as well as in-person service with local branches, nationwide.

TD Ameritrade is another reliable and well-known place to buy stocks online. It offers investors plenty of powerful ways to place stock orders. The firm helps online traders stay on top of the market by offering Extended-Hours Trading before and after the regular market session. At TD Ameritrade, investors can trade Over the Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) or pink sheet securities, and get free real-time bid and ask quotes for them.

Charles Schwab is a leading provider of investment services including online stock investing. Active traders will get low-cost online stock trades plus access to outstanding research, education and more. As a Schwab client, you will have access to a wide array of powerful online stock research tools like stock market screeners that help you find top rated stocks according to the criteria you set.

Scottrade offers easy online trading with outstanding customer support and stock trading tools that provide all the research you need. All Scottrade online stock traders receive real-time access to stock market quotes, stock research and more from Dow Jones, Standard & Poor's and Thomson Reuters Financial Research. In June 2004 Barron's named Scottrade the Best Online Broker for Novice Investors.

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