Getting Started in Online Brokers

"A veritable 'Michelin Guide' to online brokers. Kristine DeForge has compiled an exhaustive compendium, detailing everything from broker commission rates and services to broker accessibility and execution speeds. This is a must-have desktop reference for both the novice and veteran online stock trader."-Richard Karp, Contributing Editor, Barron's

"The preliminary chapters of Getting Started in Online Brokers offer a useful primer for readers who are contemplating taking their first step in online trading. The core of the text provides a comprehensive reference of existing online brokerage firms."-Jack Schwager, Author, Stock Market Wizards and Market Wizards

"The proliferation of online brokerages has left the trader with a myriad of choices. Getting Started in Online Brokers is a comprehensive comparison guide and information source that allows the investor to make a well-informed decision before choosing and opening an online trading account."-Mark T. Minervini, 1997 U.S. Investing Champion, President, Quantech Research Group, Inc.

Getting Started in Using Online Brokers provides a quick survey of online brokerages and guidance on how to decide between them. Investors will find information on the many factors one must consider before opening an account. It's one book every investor should keep next to the keyboard when venturing into the lucrative but risky world of online investing.

LOREN FLECKENSTEIN serves as stocks editor of tradingmarkets.com, where he contributes to daily commentary on the stock market and provides instruction on trading tactics. Before joining tradingmarkets.com, Mr. Fleckenstein was a staff writer with Investor's Business Daily.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Nuts and Bolts.

Strategy and Money Management.

The Right Brokerage for You.

Your Online Lifeline.

Brokerage Profiles.

Glossary.

Index.