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Best Online Stock Trading Brokers for 2018 If you’re looking for a way to build more wealth in 2018, getting started with one of the best online brokerage accounts is a solid first step. Doing so will allow you to invest outside your traditional retirement accounts and on your own terms. The best part is, the best online brokerage firms charge little or no fees and offer excellent resources that can help you learn more about investing along the way. Of course, not all brokerage firms are created equal, and that’s why we took the time to break down each of their details and rank the top options on an array of factors. If you’re looking for a new way to invest this year and are ready to strike out on your own, the following online brokerage accounts should be at the top of your list.What Matters When You Trade Stocks on Your Own? Managing your own money can be a stressful endeavor. To minimize this, and to minimize information overload that tends to come from watching the markets 24/7, there are a few must-haves to look for in an online broker. Clean interface. When I trade, I want to be able to easily find my order entry ticket. I don’t want it buried under a number of drop downs. This interface should have intuitive access to see your balance, available cash, positions with real time P/L and all be easily navigated. Quick access to basic charting. A chart tells me where the stock has been recently. I don’t trade minute to minute anymore, so I don’t need complex tools like stochastics or retracement lines. All that’s important is that I have a basic chart on a yearly, monthly, weekly, daily and intra day time period. I use a chart to see current price relative to those time periods, mainly to avoid purchasing at a bad price. Low fees. One of the biggest roadblocks to building wealth is fees incurred to invest your hard-earned dollars. Because the fees charged by different brokerage firms vary so dramatically, it’s crucial to seek out options that charge low fees (or no fees) for account management and trades. There are over 50 online brokerages where you can open an account. Beyond the my three rules above, best online brokerage accounts aren’t just for trading stocks. Sure, many of them started as online stock trading accounts, but now they’re full-fledged trading, saving, investing, retirement planning, and banking machines. This industry is more complex than the average person thinks. You shouldn’t just pick any online broker and sign up for an account. The best online broker for one person is often completely different for the next person. Use this resource as a guide to your decision process. Figure out what features are best for you, and make your selection. What Makes a Great Online Broker? I analyzed a number of elements to come to my decision on which brokers are the best. Later in this post, I provide full details on how I selected the best online brokerages. When you take all the features, resources, trading platforms, and technology into account (while also considering every type of trader), the full-service brokers, like E*TRADE and TD Ameritrade are the best for the largest number of people. For those simply looking to make cheap trades, I would recommend going with Optionshouse. If you’re a very advanced trader, high-volume trader, or a professional who manages money, I recommend going with Interactive Brokers. However, I didn’t include Interactive Brokers on my list because they’re best for a very small group of traders and the platform is very complex. Top Qualities of Standout Online Trading Platforms Quality trading tools and technology Multiple trading platforms for all levels of traders Excellent mobile trading features Solid navigation that displays the relevant information where you want it Quality educational resources and research for trader development There’s more to selecting an online broker than price. You have to consider the resources you’re getting for the cost you pay per trade. For example, my colleague, who is also an ex-trader, likes to use a combination of stock and options trade in his longer-term trading. He recently switched over to Fidelity because he really liked the cash management features, but was very disappointed by complex order entry, sub-par options execution and frustrating navigation. He’s currently making the switch to one of the brokers I profile here.
Best Online Stock Trading Brokers for 2018 If you’re looking for a way to build more wealth in 2018, getting started with one of the best online brokerage accounts is a solid first step. Doing so will allow you to invest outside your traditional retirement accounts and on your own terms. The best part is, the best online brokerage firms charge little or no fees and offer excellent resources that can help you learn more about investing along the way. Of course, not all brokerage firms are created equal, and that’s why we took the time to break down each of their details and rank the top options on an array of factors. If you’re looking for a new way to invest this year and are ready to strike out on your own, the following online brokerage accounts should be at the top of your list.What Matters When You Trade Stocks on Your Own? Managing your own money can be a stressful endeavor. To minimize this, and to minimize information overload that tends to come from watching the markets 24/7, there are a few must-haves to look for in an online broker. Clean interface. When I trade, I want to be able to easily find my order entry ticket. I don’t want it buried under a number of drop downs. This interface should have intuitive access to see your balance, available cash, positions with real time P/L and all be easily navigated. Quick access to basic charting. A chart tells me where the stock has been recently. I don’t trade minute to minute anymore, so I don’t need complex tools like stochastics or retracement lines. All that’s important is that I have a basic chart on a yearly, monthly, weekly, daily and intra day time period. I use a chart to see current price relative to those time periods, mainly to avoid purchasing at a bad price. Low fees. One of the biggest roadblocks to building wealth is fees incurred to invest your hard-earned dollars. Because the fees charged by different brokerage firms vary so dramatically, it’s crucial to seek out options that charge low fees (or no fees) for account management and trades. There are over 50 online brokerages where you can open an account. Beyond the my three rules above, best online brokerage accounts aren’t just for trading stocks. Sure, many of them started as online stock trading accounts, but now they’re full-fledged trading, saving, investing, retirement planning, and banking machines. This industry is more complex than the average person thinks. You shouldn’t just pick any online broker and sign up for an account. The best online broker for one person is often completely different for the next person. Use this resource as a guide to your decision process. Figure out what features are best for you, and make your selection. What Makes a Great Online Broker? I analyzed a number of elements to come to my decision on which brokers are the best. Later in this post, I provide full details on how I selected the best online brokerages. When you take all the features, resources, trading platforms, and technology into account (while also considering every type of trader), the full-service brokers, like E*TRADE and TD Ameritrade are the best for the largest number of people. For those simply looking to make cheap trades, I would recommend going with Optionshouse. If you’re a very advanced trader, high-volume trader, or a professional who manages money, I recommend going with Interactive Brokers. However, I didn’t include Interactive Brokers on my list because they’re best for a very small group of traders and the platform is very complex. Top Qualities of Standout Online Trading Platforms Quality trading tools and technology Multiple trading platforms for all levels of traders Excellent mobile trading features Solid navigation that displays the relevant information where you want it Quality educational resources and research for trader development There’s more to selecting an online broker than price. You have to consider the resources you’re getting for the cost you pay per trade. For example, my colleague, who is also an ex-trader, likes to use a combination of stock and options trade in his longer-term trading. He recently switched over to Fidelity because he really liked the cash management features, but was very disappointed by complex order entry, sub-par options execution and frustrating navigation. He’s currently making the switch to one of the brokers I profile here.

Jerit Lara Para Model di Balik Ingar-Bingar Industri Busana

Vlada Dzyuba model Rusia yang meninggal kelelahan (Foto: @mongolmodel - instagram)

Kematian model Rusia, Vlada Dzyuba, di tengah perhelatan Shanghai Fashion Week 2017 menunjukkan bahwa industri busana tidak baik-baik saja. Dzyuba meninggal alasannya yaitu kelelahan. Dzyuba yang masih 14 tahun itu mengidap meningitis (radang selaput otak dan sumsum tulang belakang). Dan kerja tanpa henti mengantarnya menjemput maut.

Meningitis, anoreksia, sampai depresi menjadi bayang-bayang yang menghantui para model. Sejak lama, model berada dalam kungkungan standar kecantikan yang mengharuskan mereka bertubuh kurus dan tinggi. Mereka kolam tak diberi kesempatan untuk sedikit berisi.

Menjalani profesi dengan diam membisu, para model hasilnya mulai berani meneriakkan keluhan mereka. Sudah cukup lama protes keras muncul atas penderitaan para model, namun yang paling signifikan disuarakan James Scully. Agen model ini mengkritik beberapa distributor yang membiarkan para model berdiri berjam-jam di balik panggung.

Teriakan Scully direspons lewat gerakan kolektif melalui laman model.com. Laman ini berisi testimoni para model yang mendapatkan perlakuan tak menyenangkan selama menjalani kariernya. Berikut rangkuman kumparan terkait catatan kehidupan para model.

Sidney Gaston: Memaksa Bekerja meski Sakit

Sidney Gaston (Foto: pictame.com/@sidneygaston

Di London Fashion Week 2016, saya merasa mual dan sakit alasannya yaitu harus berjalan di atas panggung 90 menit tanpa henti. Aku telah bercerita kepada casting director, tak besar lengan berkuasa lagi untuk melanjutkan. Jika saya terus berjalan, saya bisa pingsan dan merintangi model lain yang hanya berjarak beberapa meter dariku.

Tapi ia menimpali, saya harus terus berjalan jikalau ingin dibayar. Pada akhirnya, saya tidak dibayar setelah itu. Mereka mengorbankan setiap energi untuk menciptakan produk, namun tidak satupun memikirkan para model. Industri ini menyampaikan glamor dan kesempurnaan --yang hanya berlaku satu sisi.

Aku awalnya senang alasannya yaitu mendapat kesempatan ini (di London Fashion Week 2016). Namun saya kemudian banyak mendengar dongeng model lain yang diperlakukan semena-mena oleh agensi dan merek yang menyewa mereka.

Ulrikke Hoyer: Dilarang Makan Sebelum Naik Panggung

Model profesional Ulrikke Hoyer (Foto: Instagram:@ulrikkehoyer

Aku bangkit pukul 2 pagi dalam keadaan lapar. Sarapan dimulai pukul 6.30 yang porsinya sangat minim. Aku takut bertemu Alexia (agen Hoyer) dan beruntung alasannya yaitu ia gres tiba pukul 8 pagi saat piring saya telah dicuci.

Ketika ia menyapa selamat pagi kepadaku dan model lainnya, ia menatapku. Tatapannya kemudian tertuju ke meja di depanku. Tidak ada piring di atasnya. Dia kemudian mengecek apakah saya sarapan pagi atau tidak.

Malamnya, agenku menelepon dari Denmark, memberitahukan Louis Vuitton membatalkan kontrak. Alasan peniadaan kontrak disebutkan bahwa perutku sedikit membesar dan wajahku tak sesuai yang diharapkan.

Petra Zatkova: Modeling Menghancurkan Fisik

Model professional Petra Zatkova (Foto: Instagram: @petrazatkova

Aku memulai karier sebagai model pada usia 13 tahun. Sejak awal, saya diberi tahu bahwa pinggulku terlalu besar sehingga saya harus menurunkan berat badan. Padahal, tubuhku tidak pernah gemuk. Panggulku memang lebih lebar dengan struktur tulang yang berbeda dibanding model lain.

Setelah itu, saya selalu membenci tubuhku sendiri. Aku memang tidak pernah memiliki anoreksia atau bulimia, namun saya memaksa diriku terlalu kelaparan dari waktu ke waktu. Aku sadar bahwa ini duduk perkara umum yang dihadapi dunia modeling. Aku merasa sedang mengalami dismorfia (penyakit mental dengan gejala fokus obsesif pada kekurangan penampilan).

Aku berbicara kepada model lain yang tampak lebih kurus dibanding aku. Mereka bercerita bahwa tubuh mereka jauh lebih gemuk.

Modeling menghancurkanku secara fisik. Rambutku mulai rontok dan detak jantungku tidak normal tanggapan terlalu stres. Aku memutuskan untuk menyudahi ini semua. Aku telah menghabiskan banyak waktu untuk terus memikirkan berat tubuh dan kehilangan jati diriku.

Fernanda Ly: Terlilit Utang, Diberi Mimpi Palsu

Model profesional Fernanda Ly (Foto: Instagram: @warukatta

Industri busana sangat dinamis dan bermodal keberuntungan tinggi, atau bahkan tidak sama sekali. Faktor utama kesuksesanmu berasal dari sesuatu yang ada sebelum kau lahir: tinggi fisik, jenis tubuh, bentuk muka, dan aspek fisik, dan lain-lain. Hal-hal genetis ini perlu kau pahami sebelum kau memanggil dirimu “model”.

Kesuksesan sebagai model sangat berafiliasi dengan tubuh. Ketika kau gagal merawat tubuh, maka waktumu habis. Akan ada model gres yang datang dan menggantikanmu. Tentu, mereka datang dengan penderitaan serupa.

Banyak model terjebak dalam kehidupan semacam ini terlalu lama. Mereka dikontrak layaknya budak. Aku benar-benar tahu bagaimana mereka tidak dibayar sepeser pun alasannya yaitu alasan pajak, komisi agensi, dan nilai tukar mata uang. Perempuan-perempuan ini diberi makan oleh angan-angan.

Aku banyak melihat kehidupan para model yang tinggal di pedesaan setelah mereka pensiun. Mereka pulang tanpa bendera kesuksesan alasannya yaitu terlilit utang berlimpah.

Anonim: Depresi dalam Sorotan Catwalk

Aku melihat permasalahan terbesar dalam dunia industri busana yaitu eksploitasi gadis berusia di bawah 18 tahun. Mereka berjalan di atas catwalk saat tubuh belum menyelesaikan fase pubertas. Setelah itu, distributor dan perusahaan menuntutmu untuk memiliki tubuh di layaknya gadis 14 tahun.

Ini sangat mengerikan alasannya yaitu kondisi tubuh para model tidak sehat. Agen akan terus menuntutmu, melarang para model memiliki tubuh lebar. Pinggul tidak boleh lebih dari 43 inci.

Budaya tersebut sangat membahayakan para gadis alasannya yaitu mereka akan merasa tertekan dengan kewajiban ini --yang tidak bisa mereka tanggung di usia mereka.

Hidup para model terang tak semudah lenggak-lenggok mereka di atas catwalk.

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