$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
UPDATE: This Offer Has Been Extended Through 5/31/08

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!!
Free Trades for 30 days from TDAmeritrade
January 23, 2008
TDAmeritrade has added an additional offer to current promo (see post) where you can receive free trading for 30 days when opening an account with $2000 or more. They limit the number of free trades to 500, which is a lot. That is over 16 trades a day. They still have the $100 bonuses as well if you deposit over $50,000.
Full Promo Details:

These promos expire 1/31/08
Their current commission rates are $9.95 for online equity trades and $9.95 + $.75 per option for option orders.
Free $100 from optionsXpress With New Account
December 15, 2007

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 12/31 when the promo expires. You will receive the $100 bonus in your account on or before January 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!!









