The platform is simply inadequate. -

Easily by far the worst brokerage I… Easily by far the worst brokerage I have ever used. Hidden fees can easily amount to $35-$50/mo. Customer Non-Service is extraordinarily poor, so much so that I renamed them PoorChoice Trade in my 5+ years with them. Regardless of how much you trade or don't trade per month/quarter you will still be charged a minimum, i.e. either collected as trading fees or as a charge per month as well as another possible hidden charge per quarter. (And monthly statements are nearly impossible to attain online). I've used nearly a dozen brokers throughout these last 20 years - usually 3 at a time for availability and/or as a backup if one or the other hadn't been available. (My favorites tend to be InteractiveBrokers & ETrade [I do miss OptionsHouse]).

UPGRADE OF MY RATING First, I have to say that there should not have been a single star here. The reason I chose to leave this star is for the future. Anything can be turned around for the better. At the time I was considering whether or not to open trading account with ChoiceTrade, I read negative reviews about ChoiceTrade particularly about old and non-functioning trading facilities, lack of basic educational tools plus other fundamental issues bothering on ChoiceTrade's use of low cost payment system to settle clients while insisting on hire transfer from clients. I sent mail to ChoiceTrade and I raised issues over $25 dollar fee for setting up account for non-residents and hefty wire fees. It suffices for me to state that my encounter with ChoiceTrade team more than anything else demonstrated to me that the company has a very long way to go for it to realize its full potentials. Attitude is everything! There is only one boss, Sam Walton once said. A rule of hegemony smacks of arrogance and ignorance. I will say no more. UPDATED REVIEW I consider it necessary to state that after my initial review that CHOICETRADE's TEAM reached out to me in most respectful and understanding manner. The TEAM addressed, to my satisfaction, the issue of account opening fee for non-resident and promised that CHOICETRADE would kept working to find an easier and better alternative to wire transfer. The Team, at my request, opened a Dummy Account for me. I found the platform very easy to navigate and I really appreciate all the efforts they have been making to ensure that I enjoy my trading experience with them. The bottom line is that I now feel very comfortable with CHOICETRADE and CHOICETRADE's TEAM and will most likely open a trading account with CHOICETRADE without further delay. I know we can always reason together and work things out. CHOICETRADE's TEAM cares. For the foregoing reasons, I do not hesitate to give four stars to CHOICETRADE.

Very slow updating trade prices Very slow updating trade prices. Was unable to buy CRWD when it had it's ipo as it rose by 77%, costing me a lot of money.

Reuben is the go-to guy whenever we… Reuben is the go-to guy whenever we have had a question or issue. He is an outstanding representative of and for your company. He is personable, knowledgeable, helpful and has always gone out of his way to assist. He is truly a great asset for ChoiceTrade and I have always enjoyed our interactions. Most sincerely, Lawrence P. Dvorshock II