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Four Gratis Trading Services


FREETRADE.COM
From online broker Ameritrade; stripped-down service offers only e-mail for customer contact. No options, bonds, or mutual funds. $5 charge for limit orders.

FINANCIALCAFE.COM
Market orders entered via Internet or touch-tone phone are free. Limit orders cost $16.95 plus $1 per 100 shares; options cost $14.95.

FREETRADEZ.COM
Free market or limit orders. Site promises free Level II Nasdaq quotes and 24-hour, seven-day live customer support.

AMERICANEXPRESS.COM
Free buy orders for accounts of $25,000 or more; free buy or sell with $100,000 account minimum. Financial advisers available.



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