#etradeal

[phatcatphergus]

Every time tubbo plays a UK commercial I become more worried for whatever the fuck the UK thinks is okay to air on tv

[vaulter]

guy who is going to do some banking things on his day off

[burritosandpeppermint]

I wish I was a smart enough money person to know whether this was good, bad, or neutral. Feels neutral to me for now, but feels like MS is going to swallow E*TRADE in the not so distant future.

[miklee06]

I Used My First YouTube Monetization Check To Invest Into The Stock Market…

#stockinvestingblogs #stockinvestmentblogs #investmentblogs #etrade

[lasseling]

E*Trade Considers Banning “Roaring Kitty” Keith Gill from Platform

E*Trade is considering banning Keith Gill (YouTube user “Roaring Kitty”) citing concerns over “potential stock manipulation” after he purchased GameStop options

[mariesrbouipochodian]

Set Musical 7 pièces LEXIBOOK Pat Patrouille - Electro Dépôt

[strinak]

ever see a text preview and be like "oh, I need someone else to look at this for me"?

[the254hub]

GOOGLE AND USAID ETRADE ALLIANCE COLLABORATE TO EXPAND SMB GROWTH IN KENYA VIA HUSTLE ACADEMY

Google and the USAID eTrade Alliance have announced a partnership to expand the reach of the Hustle Academy Program in Kenya. This collaboration aims to provide 2,500 Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) with access to critical resources and digital tools to foster growth over 18 months. This will bring the number of SMBs trained in Kenya to 3,700. Small businesses form the backbone of the African…

[executorofwillandestate]

When a person dies, their financial accounts must be closed and the assets transferred to their heirs or beneficiaries. It includes brokerage accounts such as those at E-trade. Here, we will provide some information on how to close E-trade account.

[miklee06]

E-trade sucks, I am going to Charles Schwab

#stockinvestingblogs, #stockinvestmentblogs, #investmentblogs, #etrade

[theambitiouswoman]

How To Get Started Investing In The Stock Market

Educate yourself: Before investing in the stock market, it's important to educate yourself about the basics of investing, including the different types of investments, the risks involved, and how to build a diversified portfolio. There are many resources available, including books, online courses, and investment blogs.

Determine your investment goals: It's important to have clear investment goals before investing in the stock market. Are you investing for retirement, a down payment on a house, or to generate passive income? Your investment goals will help determine the types of investments that are appropriate for you.

Open a brokerage account: To invest in the stock market, you'll need to open a brokerage account with a reputable brokerage firm. Some popular options include Fidelity, TD Ameritrade, and Charles Schwab. When choosing a brokerage firm, consider factors such as fees, investment options, and customer service.

Build a diversified portfolio: Diversification is key to successful investing. By investing in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets, you can reduce your risk and increase your chances of long-term success. Consider investing in a mix of large-cap and small-cap stocks, domestic and international investments, and bonds with varying maturities.

Start investing: Once you have a brokerage account and have determined your investment strategy, it's time to start investing. Consider starting with a small amount of money and gradually increasing your investments over time.

WAYS TO INVEST

There are several ways to invest in the stock market, including:

Individual Stocks: This involves buying shares of individual companies on the stock market. You can buy shares through a broker or an online trading platform.

Mutual Funds: Mutual funds pool money from multiple investors and invest in a diversified portfolio of stocks. This allows you to invest in a variety of companies with a single investment.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs): ETFs are similar to mutual funds, but they trade like individual stocks on an exchange. This allows you to buy and sell ETFs throughout the trading day.

Index Funds: Index funds track the performance of a specific index, such as the S&P 500. This provides exposure to a broad range of companies and can be a good option for long-term investors.

TOOLS TO START INVESTING

Online Trading Platforms: Many brokers offer online trading platforms that allow you to buy and sell stocks and funds. These platforms typically provide research tools and stock charts to help you make informed investment decisions.

Robo-Advisors: Robo-advisors are digital platforms that use algorithms to create and manage investment portfolios for you. They can be a good option for beginner investors who want a hands-off approach.

Investment Apps: There are several investment apps available that allow you to buy and sell stocks and funds from your mobile device. These apps are often designed for beginner investors and offer low fees and user-friendly interfaces.

PLATFORMS

A few popular options:

Robinhood: Robinhood is a commission-free trading app that offers stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrency trading. It’s designed for beginner investors and offers a user-friendly interface.

Acorns: Acorns is an investment app that automatically invests your spare change. It rounds up your purchases to the nearest dollar and invests the difference in a diversified portfolio of ETFs.

TD Ameritrade: TD Ameritrade is a popular trading platform that offers stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, options, futures, and forex trading. It offers a variety of trading tools and research resources.

ETRADE: ETRADE is a popular online broker that offers stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, options, and futures trading. It offers a variety of trading tools and resources, including a mobile app.

Fidelity: Fidelity is a full-service broker that offers stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, options, and futures trading. It offers a variety of investment tools and research resources, including a mobile app.

INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

Value Investing: Value investing involves buying stocks that are undervalued by the market and holding them for the long term. This approach requires patience and a thorough analysis of a company’s financial statements and growth potential.

Growth Investing: Growth investing involves buying stocks in companies that are expected to grow faster than the market average. This approach often involves investing in companies that are at the cutting edge of technology or have innovative business models.

Dividend Investing: Dividend investing involves buying stocks in companies that pay a dividend. This can provide a steady stream of income for investors and can be a good option for those looking for more conservative investments.

Passive Investing: Passive investing involves investing in a diversified portfolio of low-cost index funds or ETFs. This approach is designed to match the performance of the overall market and requires minimal effort on the part of the investor.

Real Estate Investing: Real estate investing involves buying and holding real estate assets for the purpose of generating income or appreciation. This can include investing in rental properties, real estate investment trusts (REITs), or crowdfunding platforms.

Options trading: is a type of trading strategy that involves buying and selling options contracts, which are financial instruments that give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset, such as stocks, at a specific price within a certain time frame. Options trading can be used to generate income, hedge against risk, or speculate on market movements.

Swing trading is a type of trading strategy that aims to capture short- to medium-term gains in a financial asset, such as stocks, currencies, or commodities. Swing traders typically hold their positions for a few days to several weeks, taking advantage of price swings or "swings" in the market. Swing traders use technical analysis to identify trends and patterns in the market, and they often employ a combination of charting tools and indicators to help them make trading decisions. They look for stocks or other assets that have a clear trend, either up or down, and then try to enter and exit positions at opportune times to capture profits.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS TOOLS

There are many technical analysis resources available for traders to use in their analysis of financial markets. Here are some popular options:

TradingView: TradingView is a web-based charting and technical analysis platform that provides users with real-time data, customizable charts, and a variety of technical indicators and drawing tools.

StockCharts: StockCharts is another web-based platform that provides a wide range of technical analysis tools, including charting capabilities, technical indicators, and scanning tools to help traders identify potential trading opportunities.

Thinkorswim: Thinkorswim is a trading platform provided by TD Ameritrade that offers advanced charting and technical analysis tools, as well as a wide range of other features for traders, including paper trading, news and research, and risk management tools.

MetaTrader 4/5: MetaTrader is a popular trading platform used by many traders around the world. It provides a range of technical analysis tools, including customizable charts, indicators, and automated trading strategies.

Investing.com: Investing.com is a website that provides real-time quotes, charts, news, and analysis for a wide range of financial markets, including stocks, currencies, commodities, and cryptocurrencies.

Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance is a website that provides real-time stock quotes, news, and analysis, as well as customizable charts and a variety of other tools for traders and investors.

Finviz: is a popular web-based platform for traders and investors that provides a wide range of tools and information to help them analyze financial markets. The platform offers real-time quotes, customizable charts, news and analysis, and a variety of other features.

[mariesrbouipochodian]

[exitrowiron]

Investing 101

Part 2 of ?

In my last post I explained what stocks are, why companies might want to issue shares and some of the types of stocks. I also explained dividends and why some stocks are called Growth and others called Value stocks. The next logical question is, "How do I buy stocks?"

For most beginning investors, their 401K or IRA is their first opportunity to purchase stock. My recommendation to my kids (which I followed myself) is to set your 401K withholding at least high enough to earn the maximum employer match. Most employers will match a fixed percentage of an employee's 401K withholdings up to a maximum amount. Not withholding at least enough to get the maximum employer match is like taking a salary cut. This is 'free money' from your employer but only you save enough to take advantage of it. 401K plans are almost always administered by a large brokerage firm and through that firm participants are offered a variety of investment options, some more limited than others. I will talk a bit more about the various investments options later.

If you're already investing in your 401K and you still have after-tax funds you'd like to invest (in stocks or other investments), there are a few options.

The simplest, lowest cost option is a direct stock purchase plan (DSPP) which enables individual investors to purchase stock directly from the issuing company without a broker. I've never done this, but it's possible and if you're a big fan of a company and want to be a long term investor, you may want to consider it.

The more common approach is to open an account with a Broker. From Investopedia, "Brokerage firms are licensed to act as a middleman who connects buyers and sellers to complete a transaction for stock shares, bonds, options, and other financial instruments. Brokers are compensated in commissions or fees that are charged once the transaction has been completed." When you open an account with a broker, they take care of all trading paperwork and send you investment reports and tax forms.

ETrade and RobinHood are examples of Discount Brokers (low cost, self-service). They execute your trades (buying and selling) for very low fees and include online resources for the investor to research investments. It is easy to set an up account online and start trading using their mobile apps.

Full Service Brokers like Morgan Stanley, Ameriprise, Edward Jones, etc. operate on the other end of the spectrum. These firms execute trades like the self-service brokers but their account relationships include the services of a Financial Advisor. Ostensibly, the Financial Advisor is periodically meeting with you to review your portfolio, rebalancing your investments to ensure continued alignment with your goals and risk tolerance and recommending investments to buy and sell. Financial advisors generally charge an annual fee of 1% or more of the value of your portfolio. These brokerage firms also have online investment research materials, but the idea is that the Financial Advisor is actively helping you steer the ship.

Alternatively, you can consult a Certified Financial Planner (CFP). These individuals can help manage your broader financial life (including investments, budgeting, insurance needs assessment, estate planning), though CFPs generally aren't brokers (i.e. they don't execute stock trades). Rather than charging a percentage of your portfolio as a fee, CFPs generally have a fixed hourly rate. That hourly rate might seem steep, but it is almost always less than the fee of a full service broker/Financial Advisor.

Assuming you're already investing enough in your 401K to get your employer match, which investing/broker relationship should you pursue? Because full service Financial Advisor fees are a % of your portfolio, these advisors tend to pursue relationships with wealthier clients. If you don't have a large portfolio, it can be difficult get the time/attention of a full service broker. (True story, 30 years ago a friend who was also our financial advisor fired Beth and I as clients when his firm raised its minimum portfolio threshold to exclusively service wealthy clients. I'd like to think he regrets that decision now.) A caveat to this is if your parents have an established relationship with a broker/advisor - then that advisor may be more enthusiastic about managing the adult child's portfolio. (Yes, this is an example of white privilege.)

If you're just starting out (ex <$100K portfolio), I think engaging a fee-based CFP 2-3x a year and opening a Discount Brokerage account is the way to go.

I know several investors with large portfolios who also prefer the Discount Broker strategy, however, because they loathe the idea of paying 1% of their portfolio every year to a financial advisor. There is plenty of research supporting this strategy for large portfolios... after all 1% every year really adds up. Over 20-30 years the 1% annual fee can be very expensive. Despite this, Beth and I have always used a Full Service Advisor.

Beth and I are both CPAs and financially literate, why would we pay the higher fees for a Full Service Advisor? We pay an advisor so we can sleep at night. When I was still working I checked my portfolio balance no more than once or twice a month. I check it more often now, but that's mostly because I simply have more free time. I've never spent any mental energy trying to research good investments. Most importantly, I've never had any emotional attachment to an investment. Every quarter or so we will meet with our advisor and he recommends investments we should sell, either because they haven't performed well or sometimes because they have performed well and have 'topped out'. I never feel any guilt or blame for investments that haven't done well because I didn't originate the investment idea when we bought it. I don't feel tempted to hang on to the investment in hopes that it will rebound and I will be proven right. I can be completely objective and devoid of emotion. And that's one of the reasons I've never lost any sleep over our investments.

Next installment - what to buy.

[47burlm]

from 12 years ago- but still one of the best :))

** Note I am NOT promoting Etrade- just love this commerical

[qocsuing]

Top Brokerage Firms of 2024: WikiStock’s Comprehensive Guide

Top Brokerage Firms of 2024: WikiStock’s Comprehensive Guide In the ever-evolving world of finance, choosing the right brokerage firm can make a significant difference in an investor’s success. WikiStock’s Comprehensive Guide for 2024 provides an in-depth analysis of the top brokerage firms, highlighting their strengths, regulatory standings, and unique offerings. This article delves into the key players that have set themselves apart in the competitive landscape of brokerage services.To get more news about WikiStock, you can visit our official website.

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) Interactive Brokers continues to dominate the brokerage landscape with its robust platform and extensive range of services. Known for its low trading fees and wide array of investment options, IBKR caters to both retail and institutional investors. The firm’s advanced trading tools and comprehensive research resources make it a top choice for experienced traders. Additionally, Interactive Brokers is highly regulated, ensuring a secure trading environment for its clients.

Fidelity Investments Fidelity is another top contender, renowned for its exceptional customer service and extensive research tools. The firm offers a broad spectrum of investment products, including mutual funds, ETFs, and retirement accounts. Fidelity’s commitment to investor education and its user-friendly platform make it an excellent choice for both novice and seasoned investors. The firm’s regulatory compliance and strong financial health further enhance its reputation.

Charles Schwab Charles Schwab stands out for its comprehensive range of services and competitive pricing. The firm’s zero-commission trading on stocks and ETFs has set a new standard in the industry. Schwab’s robust platform offers a variety of tools for portfolio management, research, and trading. The firm’s strong regulatory standing and commitment to customer satisfaction make it a reliable choice for investors seeking a full-service brokerage.

E*TRADE ETRADE is well-regarded for its powerful trading platform and extensive educational resources. The firm offers a wide range of investment options, including stocks, options, futures, and mutual funds. ETRADE’s user-friendly interface and mobile app provide a seamless trading experience. The firm’s regulatory compliance and strong customer support further solidify its position as a top brokerage firm.

Webull Webull has gained popularity for its commission-free trading and advanced trading tools. The firm’s platform is particularly appealing to tech-savvy investors who appreciate its sleek design and comprehensive charting capabilities. Webull’s regulatory compliance and commitment to providing a secure trading environment make it a trustworthy choice for modern investors.

Robinhood Robinhood revolutionized the brokerage industry with its zero-commission trading model. The firm’s mobile-first approach and easy-to-use platform have attracted a large user base, particularly among younger investors. Robinhood’s regulatory standing and innovative features, such as fractional shares and cryptocurrency trading, continue to set it apart in the competitive brokerage market.

Merrill Edge Merrill Edge, a subsidiary of Bank of America, offers a seamless integration of banking and brokerage services. The firm provides a wide range of investment options and robust research tools. Merrill Edge’s strong regulatory compliance and financial backing from Bank of America make it a reliable choice for investors seeking comprehensive financial services.

Conclusion Choosing the right brokerage firm is crucial for achieving investment success. WikiStock’s Comprehensive Guide for 2024 highlights the top firms that excel in various aspects, from low trading fees and advanced tools to exceptional customer service and regulatory compliance.