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Online broker rankings

Qtrade keeps its lock on No. 1 in Globe’s annual survey

Online broker stays in top spot by copying the best ideas of other firms without delay, and relentlessly improving on them

Earlier Discussion
Finding the right online broker

Rob Carrick, our investing and personal finance columnist, takes your questions

Earlier Discussion
How to become a better do-it-yourself investor

Direct investing expert Gail Bebee took your questions

Video
How to find a cheap broker

How much should you pay in commissions? What are the drawbacks of going for the lowest costs?

Poll: How likely are you to conduct investing on a mobile device?

How likely are you to conduct investing on a mobile device?

The 2011 Online Broker Rankings

Best brokers for specific needs

Online broker rankings

Forex charges: Who offers the best rate

What you would pay to buy 100 shares of Wal-Mart

Online Broker Rankings

Results from The Globe’s 2011 online brokerage satisfaction survey

Most online readers surveyed said they are satisfied with their online broker

Online investing tips

How to use online tools to find the best mutual funds

New or time-pressed investors can choose low-cost, quality funds, writes Gail Bebee

Why invest for yourself online?

It's cheap, round-the-clock and comes with a wealth of research and tools

U.S.-denominated RRSPs a good reason to buy American

Growing number of brokerages don’t force currency to be converted, so you can save on foreign exchange fees

A flight path for online investors flying solo

Beware the risk of portfolio paralysis if you take control of your own investments

What fees will I pay when I buy or sell stocks?

When you buy and sell stock, you pay a fee to your stockbroker. This fee is called a commission. It comes out of your pocket whether you make or lose money on a stock. This fee can really change your return on investment.

Taking the plunge into buying stocks?

How to assemble quality stock portfolios using free online tools

From newbie to manager in four years

Questrade’s trading chief thrives on intensity of swiftly moving markets. ‘There is no room for mistakes in my job’

ETFs v. mutual funds

When does one type of funds make more sense than the other?

How to pick an online brokerage

What you should look for. Plus: Fees and services that you should be aware of.