200,000 Traders Chose TradeKing As Their Online Stock Broker. We Want You To Be Next.
Save An Average Of 53% In Stock Trading Commissions And 34% In Option Trading Commissions When You Switch To TradeKing.*
Below are just a few of the reasons SmartMoney Magazine voted us the #1 Discount Online Broker in 2006 & 2007:
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Our Pricing Structure Is Fair and Simple
At TradeKing, you'll pay just $4.95 per trade, plus 65 cents per option contract†. Regardless of how large or small your account, your trading frequency, whether you prefer trading without a broker or the comfort of broker-assisted trades, you will be charged the same price, with no hidden fees. -
Our Easy to Use Online Trading Interface
Our platform provides a simple online stock and option trading interface, including complex orders and strategies, with just a few clicks of the mouse. -
#1 Ranked Customer Service
Do you have a question about trading or investing? Call a licensed TradeKing broker at (877) 495-KING or click here for live chat, and you'll be in touch with a broker in no time. We pride ourselves on prompt and courteous service. That's why SmartMoney ranked us #1 for customer service in 2008 and 2010.1 -
Our Trader Network
In 2005, we created the first online trading network where traders can connect with one another and share their trading experiences, ideas and strategies. See how other traders buy stocks and options and how they are performing. Since we started, we've added 200,000 traders. You should be next. -
Award Winning Trading Tools And Research
We offer all clients free access to our suite of investment research tools, like our Maxit Tax Manager, Stock and Option Trading Screeners, MarketGrader Research Reports, Probability Calculator, Technical Analysis Tool, Profit and Loss Calculator, and much more.
Yes, TradeKing will save you money in trading commissions, but what's really impressive is everything you get for such a low price.
Switch to TradeKing today and receive up to $150 in reimbursed transfer fees.2
Find out for yourself
We think once you discover all we have to offer, you'll know we're the right broker for you.
"One firm managed to earn five stars for best overall service: TradeKing ... Live chat worked without a hitch, our e-mails got answered in a speedy average of five minutes, and a phone rep even called us back to clarify his response to one of our questions. Now that's service."
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Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors.
Click here to review the Characteristics and Risks
of Standardized Options brochure before you begin trading options. Options investors may lose the
entire amount of their investment in a relatively short period of time.
Online trading has inherent risk due to system response and access times that may vary due to market conditions, system performance, and other factors. An investor should understand these and additional risks before trading.
Online trading has inherent risk due to system response and access times that may vary due to market conditions, system performance, and other factors. An investor should understand these and additional risks before trading.
† TradeKing adds $0.01 per share on the entire order for stocks priced less than $1.00. $4.95 per commission rate applies to equity and option trades. See our Commissions + Fees for more details on trade commissions for low priced stock, bonds, mutual funds, other securities.
Click here to learn more about SmartMoney, Barron's and Kiplinger's reviews and the major criteria used for each ranking. Supporting documentation for any claims, comparison, statistics, or other technical data, will be supplied upon request by calling 877-495-5464 or via email at service@tradeking.com.
TradeKing was ranked #1 in Customer Service in the SmartMoney June 2008 and June 2010 Broker Survey; awarded the highest five star rating in Customer Service and Trading Tools in the June 2009 and June 2010 Broker Survey; named overall #1 Discount Broker in the August 2007 Broker Survey; and overall #1 Discount Broker in the August 2006 Broker Survey. These surveys are based on the following categories: Mutual Funds & Investment Products, Banking Services, Trading Tools, Research, and Customer Service. SmartMoney is a registered trademark of SmartMoney, a joint publishing venture between Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and HearstSM Partnership. TradeKing received 4 out of 5 stars in Barron's 12th (March 2007), 13th (March, 2008), 14th (March, 2009) and 15th (March 2010) annual rankings of the Best Online Brokers based on Trade Experience, Trade Technology, Usability, Range of Offerings, Research Amenities, Portfolio Analysis & Reports, Customer Service & Access, and Costs. Rated among the "Best for Options Traders" 2008-10. In comments accompanying the March 2008 rankings, Barron's stated that "TradeKing's site features new, slick tools that focus on finding and executing options strategies." Barron's is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company © 2010. TradeKing was rated number one In Customer Service in Kiplinger's November 2008 "Best of Online Brokers" Personal Finance Broker Survey based on Research and Tools, Commissions & Fees, Investment Choices, Ease of Use, Customer Service. Kiplinger is a registered trademark of The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc. © 2010
TradeKing was ranked #1 in Customer Service in the SmartMoney June 2008 and June 2010 Broker Survey; awarded the highest five star rating in Customer Service and Trading Tools in the June 2009 and June 2010 Broker Survey; named overall #1 Discount Broker in the August 2007 Broker Survey; and overall #1 Discount Broker in the August 2006 Broker Survey. These surveys are based on the following categories: Mutual Funds & Investment Products, Banking Services, Trading Tools, Research, and Customer Service. SmartMoney is a registered trademark of SmartMoney, a joint publishing venture between Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and HearstSM Partnership. TradeKing received 4 out of 5 stars in Barron's 12th (March 2007), 13th (March, 2008), 14th (March, 2009) and 15th (March 2010) annual rankings of the Best Online Brokers based on Trade Experience, Trade Technology, Usability, Range of Offerings, Research Amenities, Portfolio Analysis & Reports, Customer Service & Access, and Costs. Rated among the "Best for Options Traders" 2008-10. In comments accompanying the March 2008 rankings, Barron's stated that "TradeKing's site features new, slick tools that focus on finding and executing options strategies." Barron's is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company © 2010. TradeKing was rated number one In Customer Service in Kiplinger's November 2008 "Best of Online Brokers" Personal Finance Broker Survey based on Research and Tools, Commissions & Fees, Investment Choices, Ease of Use, Customer Service. Kiplinger is a registered trademark of The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc. © 2010
* A 53% savings in equity trades was calculated by averaging the commissions on equity trades for TD Ameritrade, E-Trade, Scottrade, and OptionsXpress as of February 2010. A 34% in savings on options trades was calculated by using the base trade amount plus the cost of 10 contracts, for TD Ameritrade, E-Trade, Scottrade, and OptionsXpress as of February 2010. Some brokers may offer more competitive fees than the ones published if certain balances or level of activity are met. Please contact each broker individually to confirm their commission schedule.
1) TradeKing adds $0.01 per share on the entire order for stocks priced less than $1.00. $100 minimum investment per order in OTCBB and Pink Sheet stocks. Scottrade adds 1/2% of the principal value to the commissions shown for stocks priced under $1. OptionsXpress adds $0.01/share over 1000 shares. $1.50 per contract or $14.95 minimum.
2) Customers should consider the differences in services and transfer fees before switching their brokerage accounts. TradeKing will credit your account transfer fees up to $150 charged by another brokerage firm when completing an account transfer for $2,500 or more. More conditions apply. Read all details about this offer.
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All investments involve risk, losses may exceed the principal invested, and the past performance of a security, industry, sector, market, or financial product does not guarantee future results or returns. TradeKing provides self-directed investors with discount brokerage services, and does not make recommendations or offer investment, financial, legal or tax advice. You alone are responsible for evaluating the merits and risks associated with the use of TradeKing's systems, services or products.
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of a mutual fund or ETF carefully before investing. A mutual fund/ETF's prospectus contains this and other information and can be obtained by emailing service@tradeking.com.
Multiple leg options strategies involve additional risks and multiple commissions, and may result in complex tax treatments. Please consult a tax professional prior to implementing these strategies.
Your use of the TradeKing Trader Network is conditioned to your acceptance of all TradeKing Disclosures and of the TradeKing Trader Network Terms of Service. Any third-party content including Blogs, Trade Notes, Forum Posts, and comments, does not reflect the views of TradeKing and may not have been reviewed by TradeKing. Testimonials may not be representative of the experience of other clients and are not indicative of future performance or success. No consideration was paid for any testimonials displayed.
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Content, research, tools, and stock or option symbols are for educational and illustrative purposes only and do not imply a recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell a particular security or to engage in any particular investment strategy. The projections or other information regarding the likelihood of various investment outcomes are hypothetical in nature, are not guaranteed for accuracy or completeness, do not reflect actual investment results, do not take in consideration commissions, margin interest and other costs, and are not guarantees of future results.
All investments involve risk, losses may exceed the principal invested, and the past performance of a security, industry, sector, market, or financial product does not guarantee future results or returns. TradeKing provides self-directed investors with discount brokerage services, and does not make recommendations or offer investment, financial, legal or tax advice. You alone are responsible for evaluating the merits and risks associated with the use of TradeKing's systems, services or products.
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of a mutual fund or ETF carefully before investing. A mutual fund/ETF's prospectus contains this and other information and can be obtained by emailing service@tradeking.com.
Multiple leg options strategies involve additional risks and multiple commissions, and may result in complex tax treatments. Please consult a tax professional prior to implementing these strategies.
Your use of the TradeKing Trader Network is conditioned to your acceptance of all TradeKing Disclosures and of the TradeKing Trader Network Terms of Service. Any third-party content including Blogs, Trade Notes, Forum Posts, and comments, does not reflect the views of TradeKing and may not have been reviewed by TradeKing. Testimonials may not be representative of the experience of other clients and are not indicative of future performance or success. No consideration was paid for any testimonials displayed.
© 2010 TradeKing. All rights reserved. Member FINRA and SIPC