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Barrons' Score1 star star star star star star star star star star star 1/2 star star star star star star star star 1/2 star
Stock Online $14.95
+ $0.015/share over 1,000 shares*
$19.95 +$0.015/share over 1,000 $12.99 + $0.015/share over 2,000 $9.99 unlimited shares $19.95 + $0.015/share over 1,000
Broker-Assisted No additional cost $55.00 + $2.25/contract $45 + online commission $44.99 + $0.75/contract² $30.00 + options commission
Options Online $1.50 per contract
$14.95 minimum
$19.95 base + $0.75/contract $12.99 base + $1.25/contract $9.99 base + $0.75/contract $9.95 base + $1.40 contract
10 contracts (Limit Order) $15.00 $27.45 $25.49 $17.49 $23.95
Exercise or Assignment $14.95 $19.95 + $0.015/ share over 1,000 $19.99 $29.99
$9.95 base + $1.40/contract
Mutual Funds³ $19.95 plus any additional loads or fees $75.00 $19.99 $49.99 $49.95 minimum
Margin Interest4 6.75 % 8.575% 8.74% 8.75% 10.25%
Inactivity Fee $0 $0 $40/qtr $0 $0

* Commission on Penny Stocks will be capped at 5% of total purchase price, subject to the $14.95 minimum

¹ Best Online Broker 3/6/06, 3/7/05, 3/8/04, 3/10/03, and one of Barron’s Best Online Brokers 3/3/07, refers to the optionsXpress website and is based on: Trade Experience; Trade Tech; Usability; Offerings; Research; Portfolio Analysis; Customer Service/Access; Costs. Barron's is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company © 2008. Displayed Barron’s rating is based on basic services. Ameritrade’s Apex and Izone and E*TRADE’s Serious Investor premium services were among the top brokers listed in Barron’s annual 2006 survey.

² Add $5.00 for a limit order

³ Based on a $7,500 principle investment in a no-load fund, may exclude any additional loads or fees. Some of the above firms may waive mutual fund commission if certain investment criteria are met.

4 Rate Based on Margin Balances of $100,000 - $249,999 — Broker call is a variable rate currently @ 6.25

Most brokerage firms charge substantially more if the investor chooses to talk to a live broker. Your call to us will be answered by an experienced staff member, not a computer or a call center, and your requests will be taken care of immediately. Just good old fashioned service.

Disclosure: Competitor prices are based on basic services and were obtained on 4/26/2006 and are believed to be accurate but not guaranteed. Some of the above firms may offer reduced commissions or waive fees, including but not limited to inactivity or maintenance fees or provide additional services, if certain account activity and/or account balance criteria are met.

All securities products & services are offered through brokersXpress, LLC., member FINRA/SIPC, a registered broker-dealer. Online trading has inherent risks due to system response and access times that vary due to market conditions, system performance and other factors.

Privacy policy is available upon request. All rights reserved. © 2008, brokersXpress, LLC., member FINRA/SIPC. Corporate address: 311 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1000
Chicago, Illinois 60606
; phone (888) 280-7030.

powered by optionsXpressSystem response and access times may vary due to market conditions, system performance, and other factors. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Please read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options (PDF). All rights reserved © 2008 brokersXpress LLC. Member FINRA - SIPC.