coachmac9 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I've studied the market and different types of stocks for a couple of years and now want to purchase and manage my own portfolio...which "self investing" firm is the best, easiest to work with? Thanks in advance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five Wood Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 This site does a pretty good job at reviewing and comparing brokerage firms. http://www.stockbrokers.com/compare When choosing a firm. . . think long term. If you are new to stock investing you may think that all you will do is occasional buying and selling of stock. But if you have a real interest in it you may find yourself using options or other instruments in the future. So pick a broker that you can stay with for the long haul. I've changed brokers several times over the years and it can be annoying. I use OptionsXpress which is owned by Charles Schwab and I'm very happy with them. Jim JimSKP: 99693If you think you can, or you think you can't. . . you are probably right (Henry Ford)2014 Dodge 4WD Dually1998 Carriage LS-341 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmac9 Posted January 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Thank you for the info, I will check them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobi and Dick McKee Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 We too are very happy with Schwab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 We have been with Wells-Fargo Advisers for years and are very happy with them, but I only monitor ours as I have too many fun things to do with my time and don't want to be involved in the market nearly enough to manage the account completely. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjones1935 Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 First see if the particular stock you want is being sold without a fee direct from the company or their management firm, I have several that I bought that way. tjones1935 If you can't fix it with a hammer you have an electrical problem. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Happy with Charles Schwab. I also subscribe to market edge. discount through schwabb Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmac9 Posted January 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Thanks again guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoFanatic Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I have accounts at Vanguard, Fidelity, and Schwab. Best customer service, by far, is Fidelity. They also have the best interface (subjective) and most current platform. You can't go wrong with any of the three I've listed, but if I had to choose just one it would be Fidelity without question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mocroc Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Be very very careful going into this market. With HFT, Dark Pools & more the layperson has little chance of being successful no matter what Broker you use! That said, have been with Schwab for decades. rocmoc n AZ/Mexico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 If we had followed the advice of our Wells Fargo adviser I wouldn't be sitting here drinking a fresh cup of Kona, I'd be at Wal-Mart saying hi and putting stickers on folk's returned items. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five Wood Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 If we had followed the advice of our Wells Fargo adviser I wouldn't be sitting here drinking a fresh cup of Kona, I'd be at Wal-Mart saying hi and putting stickers on folk's returned items. Stanley I had to google "Kona" I'd never heard of it and I love good coffee. I see many different brands of it on Amazon. Which do you recommend? Jim JimSKP: 99693If you think you can, or you think you can't. . . you are probably right (Henry Ford)2014 Dodge 4WD Dually1998 Carriage LS-341 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 This one, we only drink a couple cups a week since it is expensive but it sure is good stuff. We have tried the quad pack and find the tri pack is better for us, if you really like just one type then you can order singles. They offer free shipping for Christmas so we took advantage of that for this batch. http://www.koacoffee.com/kona-coffee-store/kona-coffee-samplers/ First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 If you have any military qualifications with a parent or grandparent having served, or yourself of course, USAA has a great financial investment division with some great advice. It costs 8 bucks per transaction and the advisors all are non commissioned so will advise as well as any without having to sell something. Having said that, I'm with Stan on the fact that big financial institutional advisors will always go with the herd. Everyone can't win. So despite my only suggesting two stocks in the last ten years, Apple in 2005 and Tesla on IPO, at the time advisors were actually opposed saying Apple had peaked and Tesla would never get past the roadster as a fad. So much for conventional wisdom. It's conventional! I'm military retired and my little petty cash account turned into some real money in a few years. I expect much more in five years, with milestone caused increases along the way every six months or so. But as a recent convert myself, my advisors tell me they wish they'd listened to me. I passed along my information along the way to 5000% profits, now down to only 3500% with the recent lull. It dropped more last year when I bought another block. May yet again. This year is the new home, which will be done by summer. We are waiting for the rainy season to ease up to build the dirt pad and pour the concrete. We'll be staying in our yet to be purchased fiver or TT. We have the diesel truck. RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamtracy Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 If we had followed the advice of our Wells Fargo adviser I wouldn't be sitting here drinking a fresh cup of Kona, I'd be at Wal-Mart saying hi and putting stickers on folk's returned items. Hahahah do they still pay someone at Walmart to do this? Only go to a Walmart grocerty store. James 2024 GMC 3500HD DRW Denali Diesel 2019 Keystone Avalanche 396BH USN Retired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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