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rubicon · 09-15-2003, 08:06 AM

Any trading service will work for you - eTrade, Scottrade, AmeriTrade, etc.

AmeriTrade's interface isn't spectacular, but it doesn't really need to be since all that is entered is the ticker, trade type, and number of shares/$. Order placed and done!

I use Scottrade for IRA funds because they don't charge any acquisition fees.

Real day traders use specialized services that trade in real-time. "Consumer" trading services that promise order fulfimment in less than 30 seconds aren't necessarily the same thing. A friend of mine uses a (relatively) expensive service to trade options in real-time. Unfortunately I don't know the specifics.

Personally, I would go the route of "buy and hold." Funds, not stocks. But it's up to what your investment goals are and your risk tolerance.

Best of luck to you!

09-15-2003, 08:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
rubicon Stop. Think. Question. Location: Redondo Beach, CA	Any trading service will work for you - eTrade, Scottrade, AmeriTrade, etc. AmeriTrade's interface isn't spectacular, but it doesn't really need to be since all that is entered is the ticker, trade type, and number of shares/$. Order placed and done! I use Scottrade for IRA funds because they don't charge any acquisition fees. Real day traders use specialized services that trade in real-time. "Consumer" trading services that promise order fulfimment in less than 30 seconds aren't necessarily the same thing. A friend of mine uses a (relatively) expensive service to trade options in real-time. Unfortunately I don't know the specifics. Personally, I would go the route of "buy and hold." Funds, not stocks. But it's up to what your investment goals are and your risk tolerance. Best of luck to you! __________________ How you do anything is how you do everything.