Sharebuilder Reviews

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4.40 of 5 (by 10 users)

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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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A very affordable and convenient way to invest.

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

MAR

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… read full review »

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dcmarsh2000
Torrance, CA

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Sharebuilder is inexpensive and easy to use with many features

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

AUG

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. —… read full review »

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leapin4lizards
Mohnton, PA

Cheap to buy, not to sell

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

DEC

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… read full review »

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BigBen
Tacoma, WA

A great way to get started with investing in stocks

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

NOV

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… read full review »

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marycam
San Antonio, TX

Great discount broker.

Investing newbie

AUG

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… read full review »

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alanskaw78
Council Bluffs, IA

Love it

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

MAR

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… read full review »

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buonasera
Redwood City, CA

All the benefits of the big boy traders without the price

a bargain hunter, married, value conscious

DEC

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… read full review »

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lauraric
Virginia Beach, VA

Real-time trades recently lowered to $9.95!

Every day computer user, a busy person

FEB

2008

I've been investing through Sharebuilder for about 5 years. They offer stocks and ETFs Exchange Traded Funds. The Automatic Investment Plan makes it easy to add to your portfolio on a regular basis. Sharebuilder and ING recently merged and the new real-time trade rate is now $9.95. —… read full review »

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WildHare2634
Cleveland, TN

Great Service, Buy Fractional Shares. We love Sharebuilder.

A Moderate Risk Investor

FEB

2008

We love it. Both my wife and I have accounts. Being able to buy shares each week and fractionally is great. Perfect way to build a stock portfolio over… read full review »

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IssacStraight
Cincinnati, OH

great for first timers

on a strict budget

MAR

2008

Good company to start your investing future with. Very helpful and… read full review »

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graciepizme
Dothan, AL

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