Hey gang,
I'm looking to jump back into the online trading world. I'm 29, and did some playing around when I was in college - minimal level of true trading knowledge, and no retention of that now. I leave all of my long-term/do-not-touch investments with my local financial manager; I just want to both learn more about investing, and have fun with it.
I'd like a reliable/reputable site that offers cheap trades, low/no upkeep fees, and is fairly well-balanced. I've read a few reviews, and have my eye on Tradeking and Zecco. As with anything, online "reviews" for the most part are difficult to qualify, so I thought I'd ask you guys. Any opinions? Oh, and before anyone suggests, I have considered starting with a Virtual Broker (I feel the real money aspect will make me focus more, and thus learn more, however).
Thanks.