I am asking this question because I never really took the time to research what other types of brokerages were out there. I am currently using TDAmeritrade, and I have been using it ever since I started because basically that is what everybody in my family was using. With new discount online brokerages coming out all the time, it seems like there are just so many options with so many different fees.

Now don’t get me wrong, I like TDAmeritrade, but as I slowly and slowly increase the amount and frequency of trades TD just feels inadequate. For basic stock trading, it just cost $9.99/trade and there are no other fees. The tools they offer seem alright. There is a desktop platform available for download, but I personally think it is awful. They also have a streaming platform, which I think is probably the best thing about TD.

I think TDAmeritrade is the perfect option for just longer term trading, but for more short term it is a bust. I have come across tons of other stock trading blogs and everybody uses something different. So…

My question to you is, What online stock brokerage do you use? Do you like it , what are the fees, and do they have a good trading platform?