On May 15th, TradeKing and Zecco announced their intention to merge. This week the merger officially closed. It was announced that the new combined entity will eventually be named TradeKing, discarding the Zecco name in the process. The company has stated that they are taking on the TradeKing name because the Zecco name was initially created around the concept of zero cost commissions which has not be applicable for several years now. I have received many complaints over the years from Online Broker Review users as Zecco scaled back and then eliminated free trading so this is probably a wise decision.
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E*TRADE Web Based Options Trading
I have updated my E*TRADE Options Trading Review based on recent website improvements. Because of these improvements I have changed the options trading grade from C to B.
Read the full E*TRADE web based options trading review here…
Fidelity iPad App
Fidelity has released an updated iPad app. Improvements include a better user interface and advanced chart features. Because of these improvements I have changed the iPad app grade from C to B.
Motif Investing
Get up to $150 when you start trading at Motif Investing. Learn more.
Motif Investing is a new online broker that launched on June 4th, 2012. Motif offers a trading platform that allows individuals to invest in real-world ideas through motifs. A motif is a portfolio of up to 30 stocks reflecting a specific trading idea or trend. Examples include Renter Nation, Lots of Likes (most liked brands on Facebook) and All American (companies selling only in the US). Motifs are fully customizable — traders can add and delete stocks as well as adjust weightings. Traders pay just one low commission – and no management fees. Motif Investing offers taxable brokerage accounts and no-fee retirement accounts, which includes Roth IRAs, Traditional IRAs, and Rollover IRAs. Learn more about MotifInvesting.com.
If this unique trading platform interests you then now is a great time to try it out as you can Get up to $150 when you start trading at Motif Investing. Learn more.
SigFig
Yesterday I posted an article about personal finance tool HelloWallet. Today I have added a new article about online personal finance tool SigFig. I cover the major features as well as which brokers are compatible with the service.
HelloWallet
I have added a new article today about online personal finance tool HelloWallet. I cover the major features as well as which brokers are compatible with the service.
Updated Broker iPhone, iPad and Android Apps
Whenever brokers publish updated iPhone, iPad and Android apps I update my reviews to include my thoughts on the latest features. Today I have updated my reviews for Zecco apps (see here and here for my blog posts on those). Here are some additional updates done today:
Zecco Android App Review
I have added a review for the Zecco Android App. This app is nearly identical to the Zecco iPhone App.
Zecco iPhone App - Now With Stock & Options Trading
I have updated my Zecco iPhone App Review because the app now features stock and options trading. This is now one of my favorite mobile trading platforms. Here are some shots: