An in-depth review of Interactive Brokers, an online discount broker, which specializes in direct access trading in stocks, futures, options, currencies worldwide.

TD Ameritrade is a popular online discount broker for investing and trading in stocks, ETFs, Bonds and Mutual Funds.

Scottrade offers online trading and investing in stocks, options, mutual funds, IRAs, CDs and fixed income but not in index nor commodity futures.

A step-by-step practical guide and advice for beginners who want to know more about the stock markets and get started in online stock trading.

Full-service brokers and online discount brokers each serve their own niche markets where they offer different levels of services for different types of investors and traders.

Choosing an Online Discount Broker is much more than just Commission Rates as you must also consider your investment needs and style when conducting your broker comparison.

Choosing an Online Discount Broker is much more than just Commission Rates as you must also consider your investment needs and style when conducting your broker comparison.