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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 $10/unlimited 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 $15/unlimited shares $55.00 + $2.25/contract $45 + online commission $44.99 + $0.75/contract² $30.00 + options commission
Options Mkt or Limit $1.50/contract or $14.95 min. $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 contract s (Limit Order) $15.00 $27.45 $25.49 $17.49 $23.95
Exercise or Assignment $10.00 $19.95 + $0.015/share over 1,000 $19.99 $29.99
$9.95 base + $1.40/contract
Mutual Funds³ $14.95 $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

¹ Barron’s, March 15, 2010, 15th annual survey, Rating Online Brokers. optionsXpress awarded 4.0 stars out of 5 in overall ratings , which refers to the optionsXpress website. Overall ratings based on Usability, Trade Experience, Trading Technology, Range of Offerings, Research Amenities, Portfolio Analysis & Report, Customer Service & Access, and Costs. optionsXpress rated 4+ stars 2002-2010. Barron's is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company, Inc. © 2010. 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.

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