IB is awsome if you trade a lot...If you are a real trader, IB is the best thing going, however, if you do not trade frequently, IB is probably not for you. Also, I have been told that their customer service is almost NON existant... I have never used them, but was thinking about switching to them for my futures trading. Make sure you read all the fine print.
If you do not trade a certain minimum / month, you are billed for data...
Bottom line, IB is great, only if you are an active trader!
Cussy, the Windsurfer:)
PS... Any phone orders are $30.00 plus regular fees... I know that the firm I use now charges $27.95 for phone orders, and I have to use phone orders for any purchases of Canadian stocks... All things to think about!