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James Charles wrote:

> Zeus wrote:
> >
> > I know we have talked about this before but I need some more info.
> >
> > I'm looking for a brokerage firm that gives excellent executions,
> > reasonable commissions and great customer service.

i use datek.  www.datek.com.  commissions are $9.95 -- free if a market
order takes more than 1 minute.  customer service?  don't know -- it's
web based only.  it did take me a while to get the account opened.
executions?  yes, good.

i'm happy with them.

-jack


> > I'm looking to trade stock options and index options.
> > I am disappointed with Lombard, bad executions, long hold times and
> bad
> > customer service.
> > Please advise.
> >
> > Shay Horowitz                    shay@xxxxxxxxxx
> > Zeus Investments, LLC.
> > 13918 E. Mississippi Ave.    http://www.zeus-holdings.com/
> > Suite 245
> > Aurora, CO 80012
>
> Shay and everyone,
>
> I use Waterhouse. I AM VERY UNHAPPY WITH THEM.  I have not changed
> because I hear the same horror stories with the other brokers.  But I
> did hear at least some positive notes about the following three.  Can
> anyone give us feedback on them?
>
> 1.  Charles Schwab
> 2.  PT Discount/Pioneer Trading
> 3.  Jack White
>
> One final note.  The brokers depend on their market makers for fills.
> Often do not trade listed stocks at the NYSE, they use secondary
> exchanges.  Good brokers should be careful about the maerket makers
> they
> use.
>
> Good luck,
> We need it
>
> JAMES