Picking a Stock Broker:

Among the key elements in Picking a Stock Broker are:

· amount of research they offer customers

· commission prices

· minimum deposits required to open an account

· access to real time, streaming quotes, as well as how much they may charge for the service

· how quickly they execute orders

· customer service and company reputation

· what they offer introductory clients (some Online Brokers will offer a certain number of commission-free trades or other bonuses to get you started)

Stock Market History

In many ways, the study of Stock Market History over the past 100 years is a study of America itself. From the seminal Stock Market Crashes and the key Stock Market Record Days, historians can trace the link between the Stock Market and the Economy and perhaps even offer guidance as to what may lay ahead for the markets.