I agree, Bronce. I'm a beginner at trading, online, or otherwise. What's attractive about TOS, is that broker-assisted trading costs no extra. I know that IB is cheaper, but at my present level of experience, TOS might be the better choice.
How do you feel about Optionsxpress or Thinkorswim for stocks? I'm wondering if their platforms would be easier for me to use, and that the service might be an advantage.
I'm starting out, and among all the mistakes I will invariably make, starting out with the wrong online broker is one I would rather avoid. I've been reading and following the market for over 2 years now, and have lurked on the message boards such as this one to learn as much as possible before...