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Best online trading platform? Not Vanguard
Posted on 12/23/20 at 7:32 am
Posted on 12/23/20 at 7:32 am
I enjoyed Vanguard’s platform for a few years. But with this year’s change in the pace of the markets, I’ve been trading in more frequent intervals. Prior to funds settling. Vanguard warned me, then put my account on a 90 restricted status.
Needless to say, based on the speed of the modern market, I need to make a switch.
I’m hearing good things about Fidelity and Charles Schwab. Anyone else have any they’d recommend?
TIA.
Needless to say, based on the speed of the modern market, I need to make a switch.
I’m hearing good things about Fidelity and Charles Schwab. Anyone else have any they’d recommend?
TIA.
This post was edited on 12/23/20 at 7:33 am
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Posted on 12/23/20 at 7:39 am to Kreg Jennings
My son just put me on to TD Ameritrade with the free "ThinkOrSwim" app. Pretty cool so far. You can try the ThinkOrSwim app without having to deposit $$ - just paper trades for practice.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 7:44 am to Kreg Jennings
I would give TD Ameritrade a shot.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 7:47 am to Kreg Jennings
I've heard good things about Schwab. I use Fidelity and I like it very much. But, I've never used anything else so nothing to compare it to.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 7:54 am to Kreg Jennings
There are laws around trading on unsettled funds regardless of broker. Are you wanting to trade on margin?
Posted on 12/23/20 at 7:59 am to FinleyStreet
I like Webull but TDA seems pretty popular. Moved over from vanguard. Didn’t like that platform
Posted on 12/23/20 at 8:09 am to Kreg Jennings
TDA desktop is great.
thinkorswim mobile app is well reviewed but I never use it
Schwab bought TDA this year so I’m not certain what will happen in the future but I’m very happy with TDA. All trades are commission free except OTC and the research is excellent. Instant availability of funds on the buy and the sell side
thinkorswim mobile app is well reviewed but I never use it
Schwab bought TDA this year so I’m not certain what will happen in the future but I’m very happy with TDA. All trades are commission free except OTC and the research is excellent. Instant availability of funds on the buy and the sell side
Posted on 12/23/20 at 8:10 am to Kreg Jennings
ETrade
Posted on 12/23/20 at 8:12 am to RedMustang
I love the Etrade app. I also have Fidelity and I hate it.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 8:25 am to Kreg Jennings
You will get the same warning from Fidelity about unsettled funds. I'm pretty sure its industry practice for funds to be settled before buying more stock with those funds.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 8:28 am to Kreg Jennings
I have really liked E*TRADE. Full disclosure I don’t do any thing beyond basic trading though.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 8:29 am to Kreg Jennings
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Prior to funds settling. Vanguard warned me, then put my account on a 90 restricted status.
This will happen no matter where you go. If you sell positions bought with unsettled funds prior to the settlement date you will get the same time out.
I have opened a small account with Webull and like it. It is much better than Vanguard at tracking your daily changes on each position and their desktop and mobile apps are easy to navigate.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 10:13 am to FinleyStreet
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There are laws around trading on unsettled funds regardless of broker. Are you wanting to trade on margin?
Totally get that. I actually applied to be approved to trade on margin status months and months ago with Vanguard. Sent in the stack of dinosaur age paperwork. I have held Series 7 and 66 Licenses for 10+ years. Didn’t hear anything back and assumed it was processed.
This post was edited on 12/23/20 at 10:14 am
Posted on 12/23/20 at 10:15 am to Kreg Jennings
I've tried Webull and Etrade. I really like Etrade. Not a big fan of webull.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 10:22 am to PlanoPrivateer
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I use Fidelity and I like it very much.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 10:59 am to Kreg Jennings
I use Fidelity and TDA... I prefer Fidelity's website. They have really improved it over the last few years
Posted on 12/23/20 at 12:00 pm to UltimaParadox
TDA is pretty awesome and simple for the average investor. If you are a trader, their Think or Swim platform is why most settle here. There is so much info at your disposal.
But like someone said, in Think or Swim, you can login with your account and use paper money and get all your experience , good and bad, and it not cost you a thing.
That is how you perfect options.
But like someone said, in Think or Swim, you can login with your account and use paper money and get all your experience , good and bad, and it not cost you a thing.
That is how you perfect options.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 3:01 pm to Kreg Jennings
I use Merrill Edge and like it just fine.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 3:06 pm to oneg8rh8r
I use etrade. I've enjoyed it so far. I love using the calendars they have. Every earnings, dividend date, etc...is on there. I'm sure there's plenty on the site that I haven't uncovered yet.
Etrade Powertrade is good too.
Etrade Powertrade is good too.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 4:33 pm to RedMustang
Etrade here. I like their layout and it is more intuitive. Power Etrade is "live," clean and easy to find everything I need.
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