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Originally posted by stockguy04:
what is it like.. is it any good
Stockguy.....I just switched to Freetrade from Ameritrade. It is actually a division of Ameritrade. It is basically the exact same system only without a phone support link. All support is via email. So far (only a couple trades), I like it very much. I expect to save several thousand dollars in commissions this year!
PSU
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Originally posted by stockguy04:
what the switch difficult or was it ezier because its a branch of ameritrade
1.-Does Freetrade offer autorouting ?.
2.-If you are an Ameritrade client is there a way to transfer accounts from Ameritrade to Freetrade?. Or do you have to set up a new account and wire the money?.
3.-Does it keep your banking instructions from your Ameritrade account to your new Freetrade account ?. Or do you have to set up banking instructions again ?.
Thanks again for your time.
Mav.
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Originally posted by PSU90:
I believe it was easier....by that I mean faster. Everything was done internally. They estimated 3-5 days. It took 1.5 days. For external transfers, they estimate longer. All open positions had to be closed and all funds from any trading had to be settled.
clientservices@freetrade.com
Now for your questions:
1. I believe they use the same autorouting system as Ameritrade. I could be wrong. I saw this posted by "Omni" on IHUB. http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=1665814
2. Yes. I had to fill out the online account application. It was approved instantly and I had my account number (approved, but inactive until funded). At the end of the process they give you options for "funding" the account. One is by wire transfer of cash. The other is by transfer of an existing account. This is where you choose "internal transfer" and give them your Ameritrade account number. You print out the form and then fax a signed copy to them. I chose this option and did not wire any new funds.
3. I believe you will have to redo the ACH setup with your bank account. That one you definitely should ask Freetrade directly.
Basically, once my account was set up...the interface looks exactly like that of Ameritrade only in a different color scheme!
PSU
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Originally posted by Mav:
PSU, i also use Ameritrade. Thank you for this information. I have 3 questions:1.-Does Freetrade offer autorouting ?.
2.-If you are an Ameritrade client is there a way to transfer accounts from Ameritrade to Freetrade?. Or do you have to set up a new account and wire the money?.
3.-Does it keep your banking instructions from your Ameritrade account to your new Freetrade account ?. Or do you have to set up banking instructions again ?.
Thanks again for your time.
Mav.
[This message has been edited by PSU90 (edited January 02, 2004).]
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Originally posted by PSU90:
Mav...I'll answer the best I can from my very limited experience so far (2 days). You may want to direct some questions to them directly using this email. They were very prompt at replying to my various questions:clientservices@freetrade.com
Now for your questions:
1. I believe they use the same autorouting system as Ameritrade. I could be wrong. I saw this posted by "Omni" on IHUB. http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=16658142. Yes. I had to fill out the online account application. It was approved instantly and I had my account number (approved, but inactive until funded). At the end of the process they give you options for "funding" the account. One is by wire transfer of cash. The other is by transfer of an existing account. This is where you choose "internal transfer" and give them your Ameritrade account number. You print out the form and then fax a signed copy to them. I chose this option and did not wire any new funds.
3. I believe you will have to redo the ACH setup with your bank account. That one you definitely should ask Freetrade directly.
Basically, once my account was set up...the interface looks exactly like that of Ameritrade only in a different color scheme!
PSU
[This message has been edited by PSU90 (edited January 02, 2004).]
I have used freetrade for a while now and it is great.
You will have to add your banking routing info again and go through the 3 day ach few cents entry system but other than that is is all the same except you have to pay for your streamer and level 2/ vs./ as an ameritrade apex it is free. I intraday trade also so by the middle of the month i am at 1 buy/sell which saves me alot of money.
Really the $3 after the first 20 free is still way cheaper than even the 21.98 round trip you would pay with ameritrade.
psupens661@yahoo.com
I have a question on the Ameritrade Apex system.
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Originally posted by kitkatranchgirl:
Hello MavI have used freetrade for a while now and it is great.
You will have to add your banking routing info again and go through the 3 day ach few cents entry system but other than that is is all the same except you have to pay for your streamer and level 2/ vs./ as an ameritrade apex it is free. I intraday trade also so by the middle of the month i am at 1 buy/sell which saves me alot of money.
Really the $3 after the first 20 free is still way cheaper than even the 21.98 round trip you would pay with ameritrade.
Good luck,
JC