Sharebuilder

Sharebuilder Reviews



Overall 4.5 star rating4.32 of 5 (by 19 users)




Sharebuilder Review Summary

Most agree that investing is a smart idea, but some feel their investment knowledge is limited and they don’t know where to turn. This is where Sharebuilder can help. This online brokerage service offers an easy to use web site, inexpensive trades, and great investor tools. Sharebuilder is designed for the novice investor and it guides investors through the buying and selling process from start to finish. One exception to the inexpensive trades with Sharebuilder is its real- time trades, which can get more costly due to the precision timing of buying and/or selling. But Sharebuilder is considered “A Great Way to Get Started With Investing in Stocks” and it is one of the most popular Online Brokerages for newer investors who feel they need a guiding hand.
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Sharebuilder Ratings and Reviews

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a low risk investor, on a strict budget, impressed with this product, appreciative of good service

OCT
17
2008

First came my ING Direct saving account and ultimately a promotional offer whereby I would get $25 for branching out into a Sharebuilder venture.  Such a deal was enough to seduce me and I've never looked back since.

My poison (I mean, stock) of choice is Whirlpool and every month $100 is automatically transferred from my checking account at Charter One to Sharebuilder to buy WHR shares.  (There is a nominal charge per trade, I think it may be four or five dollars).  So far, everything has worked perfectly (wait a minute, I have to knock on wood!) and even the latest economic adversities have...

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5 star rating
AnnaBanana
Oak Park, IL



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Every day computer user, an moderate investor

MAY
11
2009

 

Investment is important to a solid financial strategy, yet many people forgo investing due to lack of knowledge. If you would like to get started on building a portfolio but would like some assistance, there is one web site that can help you get going for relatively low cost. The site is Sharebuilder.com an on- line financial brokerage service.  

Brokerage Commentary:

Sharebuilder.com offers investment accounts, online trading in real time, investment research, and most all of the other tools normally associated with an online brokerage company. In addition, it also offers credit reports, insurance,...

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4 star rating
Bryan-Carey
Houston, TX



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Every day computer user, an moderate investor, always online

DEC
7
2008
The main concept with ShareBuilder that makes it unique is that it is a discount broker that allows you to purchase partial shares. While their commissions are low (from $9.95 to $1 per trade); being able to buy partial shares is the true innovation they've given to the amateur trader. A partial shareholder is entitled to the same risks/rewards as a full shareholder, including dividends. Of course low commissions are important, and this is ShareBuilder's main advertising point; but keep in mind that no matter what the commission is, you typically have to be able to afford a whole share in order... review »
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5 star rating
Customeright
Orlando, FL



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Investing newbie, practical, a bargain hunter, married, Every day computer user

NOV
20
2007
I have always been too intimidated by the market to start investing in stocks.  My friend who is a financial planner has told me that if you don't have several thousand ready to invest, going through a pro doesn't make a lot of sense.  Sharebuilder allowed me to start investing monthly for the price of a pair of shoes.  It's a great way to get in the game for a small investor looking to make long-term, dollar cost average buys.  Can be pricey if you want to sell frequently, but I don't recommend it for that kind of investor.
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4 star rating
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marycam
San Antonio, TX



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Every day computer user, an aggressive investor, on a strict budget

MAR
28
2008

If your looking for an affordable and convenient way to invest look no further. Sharebuilder is unique because it offers the ordinary "Joe" the opportunity to invest in some of the world's best blue chip companies, mutual funds and ETF's. They do this by focusing on the number of securities purchased rather than by share. This is one of the few brokerage firms that allow an investor to purchase fractional shares of a security. This is possible because of Sharebuilder's low transactions fees which are directly related to the number of different companies purchased rather than the amount of shares...

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4 star rating
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dcmarsh2000
Torrance, CA



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a low risk investor, saving a little, on a strict budget

DEC
9
2008

I highly recommend Sharebuilder for beginning investors. The automatic investment plan works amazingly for me, but it may not be right for more aggressive or advanced investors. Basically, it lets you invest money every Tuesday for a real cheap price - if you are willing to buy on that schedule then it is the best bang for your buck. I am in it for the long term, so waiting for Tuesdays to invest is easy for me.

Also, it is very easy to use, reliable, great customer service, and addictive to check every hour. I have heard a lot of more advanced investor's complain - but for me, it is just right!...

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4 star rating
JDories
Indiana, PA



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willing to pay more for quality, value conscious, practical, technically savvy, a busy person

AUG
20
2007
I have been using Sharebuilder since March of this year.  I really like the company and the site because it is very secure, easy to use and personally configure and ful of good information, very easy to naviagate the site.

I find their analysts reviews accurate for the most part.  It is the most inexpensive site I have found that has such a good lay out and services.

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5 star rating
leapin4lizards
Mohnton, PA



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value conscious, married, expecting good, fair service, Every day computer user, a busy person

DEC
12
2007

"Investment Plan" buys for only $4.00 a pop.  Great for starters, but one should build up their money in the "Money Market" account before placing a trade.  Buying one share of stock at a time at $4.00 translates into $400.00 commission on 100 share blocks. 

They started charging for "enhanced" services a year or so ago that used to be free, but you can still have a "basic" account with no monthly fees. 

Margin rates upwards of 11% can cut deep into profits if you are not careful.  They also do not allow you to buy all stocks available.  If they don't like a stock, you can't buy it.  Investment...

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4 star rating
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BigBen
Tacoma, WA



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an moderate investor

NOV
23
2008
ShareBuilder fails on multiple fronts. Charts are terrible. Research tools are non-existant for basic account holders. Finally, the lack of true limit order trading is a death blow.

Overview
Registration - A
Trading - F
Charts - D
Research Tools - F
Commissions and Fees(Pass/Fail) - Pass

Read my full review of ShareBuilder and other major online brokers at http://onlinebrokerreview.blogspot.com/


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1 star rating
OnlineBrokerReview
Hoboken, NJ



D
saving a little

DEC
9
2008

Sharebuilder (now a part of ING Direct), is a great service for people like me. I am a young professional with little experience with, or for that matter, interest in investing. That said, I do want to begin to take control of my finances and make smart, albeit rather small invests with the option to increase investments later. For this, Sharebuilder is the perfect choice. I have it set up so that my checking account sends a small payment each week to my Sharebuilder account (note: if you choose this, make sure you set it up as an "ACH" on the Sharebuilder side, and not a transfer/wire on your...

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4 star rating
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bbuscher
New York, NY



D
saving a little

APR
18
2009

I bagan using Sharebuilder in January 2009.  I have a 401K account through work that has been doing terrible over the last year like everyone else's is doing.  My husband talked me into getting into the market with Sharebuilder on a small sacle now that the market is as close to zero as you can get.  We started small with $100 a month and are now at $200 per month.  I received a bonus at work and put it into the account and we decided to not try and guess individual stocks that would go up, so we picked some ETF's (Exchange Traded Fund).  We feel like we almost know what we are doing, as the...

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5 star rating
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zeusal1
New Smyrna Beach, FL



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Do-it-yourself investor

DEC
18
2007
I started investing with Sharebuilder in 2003 for myself, my wife and my children. We don't throw away good stuff when we are done with it. My wife sells it and I take the proceeds and divide them up for the kids. Once they have a little egg, we throw the money into Sharebuilder and I look for good quality long term investment stocks for their future. Once they are old enough, I have them do the work on the account and they get to learn about finance from their childhood, making them money conscious consumers of the future.
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5 star rating
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flyinbryan
Indian Head, MD



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Investing newbie

AUG
20
2007
I recently opened a sharebuilder account.  So far so good.  I don't have a whole lot money to throw in the market right now, but at $4 a trade for the basic investment plan, it makes it affordable to everybody.  I took advantage of an offer to get $25 for free after I signed up and made my first trade.  If I recommend the site to others while signed into the website, I can also get up to 25 free trades.  Good online broker, I would recommend.
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4 star rating
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alanskaw78
Council Bluffs, IA



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Every day computer user, an moderate investor, saving a little, on a strict budget

MAR
30
2008
I have been an account holder for a while. I visit the site daily,look up stocks,research,buy and sell with ease. I have even opened up an account for both my daughters(hoping to get them interested in savings/investments) It was so easy to open with just 50 dollars for each of them and now have them interested in their stocks. Love it! Easy to transfer funds from my bank to my account.No reason everyone shouldnt own a little stock
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5 star rating
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buonasera
Redwood City, CA



D
a bargain hunter, married, value conscious

DEC
11
2007
Sharebuilder is a great way to get into the market without having to drop big bucks to do so.  It's sort of like the tortoise and the hare story.  If you invest slowly and consistently over time, you still end up in a good place financially! Sharebuilder helps you do this through automatic deductions each month.  You set the path and the pace and Sharebuilder does the rest!
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5 star rating
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lauraric
Virginia Beach, VA



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