Sharebuilder says “$9.95 real-time trades for EVERYONE!”
I just checked out Sharebuilder’s new website. They have changed the colors to match ING’s now. I think it looks pretty good. They say nothing about my account will change and login is the same also.
One of my favorite things I noticed when I first saw the site is that real-time trades are just $9.95 now. That’s not free like Zecco is offering, but its a step towards it. It doesn’t matter what pricing plan you are on EVERONE pays $9.95 per real-time trade. Pricing plan only seems to affect your automatic investments along with gaining a few helpful tools with bigger plans.
They still offer the promotion where you get 5 free auto investments if you refer someone as of now.
I’m excited to see what ING comes out with to streamline sharebuilder and ING’s banking. I’m really interested in the Electric Orange checking and will be definitely checking into it sometime next year.
Click the thumbnail for a screen shot of the remodeled site.
3 Comments, Comment or Ping
The Div Guy
So why not go with Zecco? Send me an email if you are interested.
Dec 17th, 2007
stealthy
Div Guy,
I’m definitely wanting to open a Zecco account in the future because of the obvious reason of free trades. There are 2 things holding me back from doing it right now.
1) I want to open it with the $2,500 limit for free trades. I don’t have the money right now because I just fully funded my ESPP for 2008.
2) I’m cautious as to where I put my money right now because I expect to need it for the near future. I’m planning to buy a ring and get married soon and will need it at my fingertips.
I continue to use and enjoy Sharebuilder right now because they have a pretty decent money market rate that I can use as an Emergency Fund.
I still plan to start a dividend portfolio and I have gone as far as planning my portfolio for when I do open my Zecco account to build a dividend returning machine.
I don’t want to take what money I have and invest in dividend stocks that I should hold long-term and end up selling them to pay for a ring.
You’ll be the first person I go to when I sign up for Zecco. That is a nice referral fee and you will definitely deserve it. I really enjoy reading your progress and seeing your dividends grow each month. Your a great role model and thanks!
Dec 17th, 2007
The Div Guy
I like the way you prioritize and have a plan for the future. You are going to do very well!
Dec 18th, 2007
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