Broker Comparisions?

Discussion in 'Educational Resources' started by gaz0001, Dec 7, 2020.

  1. gaz0001

    gaz0001

    Hi Guys,

    Anyone aware of a site that does a full broker comparison.

    What their fees are, rates for options, rates for shares, margin fees, etc etc? The whole thing end to end.

    I need a new broker, and want to see if anything comes close to Interactive Brokers.
     
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  2. Robert Morse

    Robert Morse Sponsor

    Those websites are supported by advertising.
     
  3. gaz0001

    gaz0001

    Yes exactly. And generally the website doing the reviews has a really nice discount on their commissions.

    That's why I was wondering if anyone in the community had ever done a full side by side fee comparison.
    Just looking at the fees and commissions that we would pay as regular traders with no 'sponsorship'
     
  4. tommcginnis

    tommcginnis

    It's nearly 2021 -- by the time such a study was complete, it'd be obsolete.

    Write down the cost + frequency of two or three patterns of trading (i.e., short, intermediate, and long term), and compute the costs for IB.

    Then go shopping.

    (And when you're shopping, pay heed to the platform layout and navigation. IB's TWS is not beginner friendly; your ability to tap TWS' vast flexibility will improve with experience.)
     
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  5. gaz0001

    gaz0001

    It would probably take a few hours only, there's only about 20 worthy brokers.

    I think TWS platform is decent. And it's free.
    Its not so complicated. I've been using it since March.
     
  6. also trying to find alternative brokers who has competitive commission as to IB. Genesis was one but it was closed. Free commission brokers are not ideal for active day traders
     
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  7. gaz0001

    gaz0001

    Ill do the list at weekend.

    Won't take too long.
    Seems it doesn't exist. :)
     
  8. MarkBrown

    MarkBrown

    the next step will be for the clearing firm to pay you to place trades, i know just how to set that up. sucker born every minute.
     
  9. gaz0001

    gaz0001

    Not following you buddy.
    Looking for a spreadsheet that compares retail broker fees
    I'm not selling anything
     
  10. %%
    Most dont compare to IBKR;
    but most all of them beat etrade. i think Mark was using sarcasm. Most all of them ,except etrade have better customer service.............................................................................................................Turn$ out low or no comissions can be a game changer.Dont keep up with margin fees myself.
     
    #10     Dec 7, 2020
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