Online stock brokerage recommendation?

[Westech]

Who do you guys recommend for an online brokerage? Any pros or cons to point out for any of the major players?

Also, can anyone recommend a good discussion forum on investing?

[Chris]

I use Ameritrade, but I don't use any special features, just buying and selling.

[Westech]

Thanks, Chris. I'll check out Ameritrade. Anything you particularly like or dislike about them? How's the interface?

I don't need anything too out of the ordinary. I really just want something with a clean and easy to use interface. Reasonably priced limit and stop orders would be nice, along with the ability to buy out-of-network mutual funds without a huge fee.

[Chris]

Its fine for my needs, I only use it a couple times a year when I make a trade. I'm not a very active investor.

[demosfen]

I use Scottrade, no problems so far and I am pretty sure their fees are the lowest in the industry. I wouldn't recommend getting into stocks now though, the market is due for a correction

[Westech]

Thanks for the recommendation, Demosfen.


I wouldn't recommend getting into stocks now though, the market is due for a correction

Understood. I want to have my new account all set up and ready to pounce after the correction. :D