What is the best online broker for a new investor??

Suggestions appreciated, with explanations. I only have $600 saved to play with, so im already limited to what i can do. I am concerned with fees and such.

Thanks

Scottrade requires a minimum of $ 500.00 to open an account.

You can easily open one up at any local brokerage near your house. They have over 295 branches nationwide.

Things to bring when applying for an account:

1) 2 forms of picture ID.
2) Proof of social security.

Here's a chart comparison of brokerages in the U.S. :

http://www.scottrade.com/online_broker_c...

I used Sharebuilder. You can pay a very, very small monthly fee to invest and it' user friendly. www.sharebuilder.com. Look @ Sirius stock, they are about to become XM Radio. Stocks might split?!

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I recommend Scottrade (scottrade.com). Low fees, low investment minimum, yet a complete and established broker that's been around a while. They have branch offices too in many cities (in case you prefer personal touch or face-to-face).

First learn how to trade BEFORE you put your money at risk.

Go to yahoo financial and set up a theoretical portfolio consisting of shares in companies you would like to own. Its free

Yahoo financial has the best research information I have found. Make theoretical trades for a few weeks/months and track your ability to make/lose money.

When you are comfortable open an account with E*Trade and have fun.

you need 5000 at least to set up an account with a brokerage firm.

Whatever you do, do not buy Sirius or XM Satellite stock. They are both headed to the toilet.

Here's a good broker to use if you don't have much to invest:
http://www.best-stock-trading-systems.co...