Tradeking Promo – $150 in Transfer Fees Refunded

Update September 2009: This Tradeking Promotion is still active.

There is a new Tradeking Promo that is offering up to $150 to cover the fees of transfering your account from your current broker to try out their service. Follow this link for the promo details: (There is no specific Tradeking Promo Code required if you click through that link) I transferred my account into Tradeking from TD Ameritrade and haven’t looked back since. Unfortunetly they weren’t covering the transfer fees at that time, but it was still worth it to me. Their account transfer process is very simple. All I needed to do was open a new account, complete the transform and fax it in. My account was transfered in less than a week. To get your account transfer fees refunded, faxing a copy of your account statement with proof of the transfer charge to 561.988.0131. The credit will be deposited to your account within 30 days of receipt of evidence of charge. Very easy! From an over all service standpoint, please read see my Tradeking Review. Like I have said in earlier posts I have been very happy with Tradeking and the services they offer. I am in no way a day trader, but for what I need, they can do. They’ve got one of the lowest fee schedules in the business, so if you are itching to get in and buy in a down market, now is the time. And with up to $150 in transfer fees refuneded, this makes it that much easier to switch.

$100 OptionsXpress Promo

If you missed out on the $500 OptionsXpress Promo, don’t fret as OptionseXpress has a $100 referral bonus going on.

Basically what you need to do to qualify for the promo is the same, open an account (using the link below) with a minimum of $500. Make 3 trades and maintain a $500 balalnce for at least 6 months.The $100 bonus will be deposited into the new optionsXpress account within one month after meeting the terms and conditions of this offerI need to refer you for you to qualify for the $100 bonus.

Learn how you can get $100 when you open up a new optionsXpress account.

I just opened my OptionsXpress account during the $500 promo last weekend. So I really can’t comment on their service. Just so everyone is clear, OptionsXpress allows you to trade more than options. You can also trade stocks just like a regular discount broker.

So far the account opening and funding has been very smooth. I hooked up my checking account via their ACH manager and have already transfered in $500. I am just waiting for it to become available so that I can make my first trade.

Here’s to some more bonus money!

Free iPod Nano From Firstrade on November 28th

There will be a new Firstrade promo running on November 28th where they are giving away a free iPod Nano to the first 200 people that sign up for a new account. This is sort of a Black Friday deal for them I guess.

The promo will run from 7AM to 1PM on the 28th. It will end sooner than 1PM if 200 people open a new account.

To qualify you need to open a new Firstrade account account on Nov. 28th using the promo code EARLYBIRD08 , fund it with $3,000 (or transfer assets of at least $3,000) and make 1 trade within 30 days. The iPod should arrive at your home within 90 days of the qualifying trade. Don’t forget that you need to be one of the first 200 people to open an account. Since Firstrade isn’t going to tell you how many people have signed up, if you are interested in this deal, it is in your best interest to sign up at 7AM!

Note that you need to keep the $3000 initial deposit in your account for at least 9 months after account openinig, otherwise they can charge you $150 for the cost of the iPod. Check out their Promo Page for more info.

Check out my previous firstrade post for more details on their accounts and service.

If you are looking for a cash bonus, Tradeking Brokerage has a $50 Promo going on where you will get $50 when opening an account with $2500. This deal expires Sunday 11/30!

Free McAfee Virus Scan with Scottrade Brokerage Account

I received an email this morning with an offer for a free copy of McAfee Virus Scan from Scottrade Discount Brokerage. This offer is for new account holders as well as anyone that currently has a Scottrade Brokerage Account. According to the offer terms you can use this on up to three different pc’s in your household.

Details on the McAfee version:

McAfee VirusScan Plus offers anti-virus protection, anti-spyware technology and protection from computer hackers.

• Stops Viruses. Automatically blocks, cleans and removes viruses so you can surf the Web safely and download files without worry.
• Blocks Spyware. Blocks spyware before it installs on your computer and removes existing spyware so you can surf the Web safely.
• Stops Hackers. Protects and conceals your computer from hackers so you can surf the Internet safely.
• More than One Computer? VirusScan protects up to three PCs.
• A $59.99 Value

 Get Your Free Copy of McAfee here!

Not a bad deal if you already have an account with them. Not sure it is enough to get me to sign up. But how about a $50 bonus when signing up with Tradeking Brokerage instead?

Firstrade Brokerage Bonus

Update (2/1/2010): This promotion is still active

A lot of you have been asking about promos for Firstrade Brokerage. Unfortunetly there is nothing great out there, the best I can do for you is 5 free trades. (OptionsXpress currently has a $100 promo for new accounts going. Click HERE for more info.) I have to refer you for you to get those trades. If you are interested, complete the form below and I will get a referral to you. I know this isn’t the greatest bonus, but if you are looking to get in on a down market, those 5 trades can make you a lot of money. Plus, once you join, you can refer others for $50!

I have had a Firstrade account for a few years and like it very much. Their site is very simple and easy to use. For $6.95 market, limit and option orders, it is very attractive to help keep your commissions low especially if you are a smaller investor. They offer an ACH feature that allows you to push and pull money from a linked checking account which makes investing much easier. Trades execute quickly and Customer service via email is very responsive. I had one issue where my trade was rejected and they quickly explained why.

The Firstrade feature that differentiates them from other brokerages is the free dividend reinvestment program. Many other online stock traders drop the dividend into a money market and if you want to invest it back in the stock you have to pay another commission. This is a great for those of you like dividend investing!!

If you want 5 free trades, complete the form below and I will get you a referral email to you.

1. Send a Firstrade Referral To:
2. You Name:(required)
3. Your Email Address:(valid email required)

 

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$999 In Free Trades From TD Ameritrade

 TDAmeritrade is offering $999 worth of free trades if you open an account by 7/31/08. Here are the details:

• You must open a new individual (non-IRA) or joint account by 7/31/08
• You must transfer at least $2000 into the new account to receive the free trades
• $999 of free trades = 100 Commission Free Trades.
• Free Trades must be used in 60 days from opening the account
• Bonus: If you transfer more than $50,000 into the new account you will also receive a Garmin nüvi 660 GPS Navigator
• Account must remain open for 9 months with at least a $2000 value in cash or stocks, otherwise you may be charged for the free trades and/or the Garmin nüvi 660 GPS Navigator

If you are a day trader or have a bunch of trades that you want to make within the next few months, this is a good deal since 100 free trades is pretty decent. After the free trades are over with the current trading price is only $9.99. If you are looking to profit from a down market, now is the time.

Check out the Offer Page for more information.

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