# List of brokers for stock

All brokers adhere to the SEC rules but they all have their own\
internal rules, some recommended ones

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**ThinkorSwim** ®

* Easy to get options approval levels
* Good charting capabilities
* Paper trading allowed
* No inactivity fee

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**OptionsXpress ®**

* Easy to get options approval levels
* Paper trading Allowed
* Limited Charting/Searching capabilities
* Good pricing

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**TradeStation ®**

* Excellent Charting Software (including backtesting & indicator creation)
* Difficult to get options approval levels
* Paper trading now possible
* Hefty inactivity fees