SIGN UP TO RECEIVE THE LATEST POSTS VIA EMAIL!Free iPod Nano From Firstrade on November 28th
November 26, 2008
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
November 13, 2008
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
September 20, 2008
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.
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$999 In Free Trades From TD Ameritrade
May 28, 2008
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.
$100 Bonus from optionsXpress Extended
May 2, 2008
EDIT: This promo has expired, there is a new $100 account promo HERE
optionsXpress, an online stock and options brokerage, is offering a free $100 when opening a new account. You must deposit a minimum of $500 by 3/31 5/31 when the promo expires. You will receive the $100 bonus in your account on or before April 10, 2008 June 10, 2008
I have never used these guys so I can’t comment on service. And although they don’t have the lowest commisions of places like Tradeking.com or Firstrade.com, earning 20% on that $500 in a few weeks isn’t too shabby!!
Since they exetended the promo I have decided to sign up. Hey I can’t pass on a 20% bonus!!
Another $50 Free From Sharebuilder
April 29, 2008
Sharebuilder (now owned by INGDirect) has another $50 promo available for signing up for a new account. You need to deposit money into your account and make a stock purchase to get the $50 bonus.
To sign up for the promotion, go to the Sharebuilder Application Page and check the box “I’m responding to a Promotion”. In the “Promotion Code” box, enter the following code: 50GO28
After you purchase your first stock the $50 bonus should be paid out in 4-6 weeks.
I personally use Sharebuilder. I mainly use it for a long term investing account. I buy partial shares of 10 ETF’s four times a week. My goal with this account is to dollar cost average while the market is correcting itself. I just set this and forget it. I consider this nest egg fund to use later, possible for kid’s college education. Their setup makes it very easy to invest and not have to think about it. I definetly recommend it if you are just a begining investor!!
