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Choosing a Broker

Opening a brokerage account is a decision that should be well-researched. You won't know whether to chose a discount or traditional broker until evaluating your investing experience, net worth and personality. These resources should help in your pursuit of fiscal happiness.

Guide to Brokers, Brokerage Firms, and Brokerage Accounts

The broker and brokerage firm are the two primary relationships you will have when you begin your journey to investing, whether it's a stock broker, commodities broker, future broker, bond broker, or an all purpose brokerage firm. This broker guide for new investors explains some of the things you need to look for when selecting a brokerage firm, fees to watch out for, an explanation of asset ma…

Before You Open a Brokerage Account

Before you open a brokerage account, you need to learn the difference between a traditional and discount broker, the benefits and costs associated with each, and which one fits your style or personality.

Is a Full Service Broker Right for You?

How do you know if the extra costs of a full service broker are right for you? For novice investors with sufficient assets, these relationships can be beneficial because they protect them from the urge to buy or sell at the wrong time.

Can I Sue My Parent's Broker? A Question from a Reader

This is my response to a reader regarding the potential of suing his stock broker for 35 percent losses in the portfolio of his parents. Take them for what they are worth.

The Biggest Rip-Off Fees of All

So-called safe keeping fees and custodial fees from your broker or bank are nothing short of a rip off. You should not have to pay safe keeping fees or custodial fees. To find out why, this article will explain.

The Securities Investor Protection Corporation - SIPC

The SIPC is an acronym for Securities Investor Protection Corporation. It was created by the Securities Investor Protection Act, and was designed to protect investors from the bankruptcy of a broker or dealer.

Why Wells Fargo Should Acquire E-Trade Financial

Wells Fargo and Company should acquire E-Trade Financial to bolster its online brokerage business and utilize its branch networks to develop more accounts per household, a stated goal in its most recent annual report.

What Is a Brokerage Trade Confirmation?

A trade confirmation, also known as a brokerage trade confirmation, is a document supplied by your broker or brokerage firm that shows which securities you bought or sold, the total cost, commissions, exchange processing fees, and other information. It allows you to track the settlement date and more.
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