I'm trying to find a good quality low fee on-line discount brokerage firm. I'm not into futures, options and stuff like that. I just want to buy and sell stocks, bonds, & mutual funds. I also want to buy shares in worldwide funds, not just the US. Thanx.

I suggest Scottrade. I use them myself.

Another vote for Scottrade. Low fees, decent research. When you compare, they offer the best combination of resources.For mutual funds, however, I usually buy directly from the fund company whenever possible. No purchase fees that way. Consider also ETFs as an alternative to funds.

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