In this article, The Ascent answers some of the most frequently asked questions regarding brokerages, such as "What is a brokerage account?" and "How do brokerage accounts work?"
This article also covers and defines the different types of investments one can make with a brokerage account, including:
- Common stock
- Preferred stock
- Bonds
- REITs
- Money market accounts and CDs (certificates of deposit)
- Mutual funds
- ETFs
- MLPs
The Ascent breaks down the costs associated with a brokerage account, including: broker fees, transaction fees, and management fees, and explains the differences between cash vs. margin brokerage accounts, and discount vs. full-service brokers.
In addition to the above, this article explains what you should be looking for in a brokerage account, as well as how to open a brokerage account.
The Ascent also provides a detailed review of some of the most popular brokerages.
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