Brokerage cash is the liquid, uninvested money held in an investor’s brokerage accounts. It’s basically the same as a bank’s checking or savings account, but it’s held by a brokerage firm instead. The ...

$25,000 is the magic number. It's how much you should have in your brokerage account when you day trade (buy and sell the same security on the same day). It's fine to day trade here and there with ...

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Capital at risk. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. If you want to buy and sell investments online, you can set up a brokerage account with an ...

To keep your spare cash growing, consider placing it in a high-yield savings account or investing in securities with strong return potential. Letting your money sit idle is a missed opportunity to ...

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The financial advice industry’s skirmish over cash sweep accounts is taking another turn, with clearing giant Pershing evaluating plans to create a new charge, akin to a tax, on cash held by its ...

Brokerage firms compete for investor deposits by offering large bonuses and promotions. Here are some of the best brokerage bonuses and promotions right now, with the fine print expained. Many, or all ...