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Cost and Feature Comparison of bXChicago vs. Other Brokerages
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| bX Chicago | TD Ameritrade | E*Trade | Fidelity | Scottrade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Options | |||||
| Equity or Index Market Orders |
$1.50/contract or $14.95 minimum |
$9.99 base + $0.75/contract | $9.99 base + $0.75/contract | $7.95 base + $0.75/contract | $7.00 base + $1.25/contract |
|
10 Contracts (Limit Order) |
$15.00 | $17.49 | $17.49 | $15.45 | $19.50 |
| Exercise and Assignment | $14.95 | $19.99 | $19.99 |
Online stock rates apply |
$17.00 |
| Futures | |||||
| Futures Contracts1 |
$6.99/ contract |
$3.50/contract | $2.99/contract | Not Available | Not Available |
| Options Contracts |
$12.99/ contract |
Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Other | |||||
| Stock |
$14.95 or $0.015/share over 1,000 |
$9.99 unlimited shares | $9.99 unlimited shares | $7.95 unlimited shares |
$7.00 unlimited shares for stocks over $1.00 |
|
Broker- Assisted Options |
$17.95 + $1.75/contract | $44.99 + $0.75/contract |
$45.00 + online commission |
$32.95 + $0.75/contract |
$27.00 unlimited contracts |
|
Broker- Assisted Stocks |
2.5 cents/ share, $25.00 min |
$44.99 | $45.00 + online commission |
$32.95 | $27.00 unlimited shares |
| Mutual Funds2 | $14.95 | $49.99 | Up to $19.99 | $75.00 | $17.00 |
| Margin Interest3 | 8.25% | 9.00% | 8.14% | 8.58% | 7.75% |
| Streaming News | Free | Free | N/A | N/A | Free |
| Inactivity Fee | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Disclosure: Competitor prices are based on basic services and were obtained on 12/21/2011 and are believed to be accurate but not guaranteed. Some of the above firms may offer reduced commissions or waive fees, including but not limited to inactivity or maintenance fees or provide additional services, if certain account activity and/or account balance criteria are met.
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- Futures involve substantial risk and are not appropriate for all investors. Please read Risk Disclosure Statement for Futures and Options prior to applying for an account.
- Based on a $7,500 principal investment in a no-load fund, may exclude any additional fees. Some of the above firms may waive mutual fund commission on certain qualifying funds or if certain investment criteria are met.
- Rate based on $7,500 debit balance.
