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via StockBrokers.com and Blain Reinkensmeyer
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While we find this humbling, we know we can push ourselves harder. For our 2013 Broker Review, we took our depth of research to a whole new level. We consulted with a private equity analyst to update our grading rubric, allowing for more data and separate rankings for each category. This year, participating brokers were each assessed on a staggering 283 different variables, requiring us to hire two additional part- time staff members and dedicating, once again, many hundreds of hours.
The fact of the matter is, we are honest, unbiased, and do not shun away from sharing the truth. While last year we had 24 brokers included and did not require participation on the part of the brokers, this year, to be included, brokers had to opt in. When it came down to making a decision, only 17 online brokers were brave enough to volunteer themselves and be assessed by our strict criteria.
I couldn’t be happier with this, because it means we are doing our job right. Take a look at the average broker website today, and you will quickly notice the littering of Barron’s awards and other print media accolades. Getting critiqued by professional journalists is one thing, but being reviewed by actual investors is another. Our battle cry is simple: for traders, by traders. No matter how you slice it, our review is the toughest around.
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