The following is a breakdown of our fees. The information on this page will help you understand the true value of the commission cost in relation to the markets you are trading and the service received. Both serve different and needed functions. There are people who pay for their own price quote information and news sources and wish to trade their own systems without the aid of a broker. This is where the discount broker provides a valuable service.
Discount brokers act mostly as order takers and, therefore, can offer very low commission fees.
Full service you can call and talk to your broker any time. Our office is connected to our home where we can take your calls in the evening to better match you schedule. Access to the research department of a large Clearing House. Discount firms have newsletters but do not have up to the minute market news. With a full service broker, you can call anytime or he will call you with up to the minute news if you so choose.