Advantages: easy to use, informative, real-time quotes, quick executions, after-hours trade
Disadvantages: there are none

...I have read some excellent OPINIONS of E-TRADE written by experienced traders. I would like to thank them one and all. My OPINION is one of a NEW E-TRADER. I find E-TRADE very easy to use. Type in a company name, get their stock symbol and voila! You will find quotes, daily ranges, charts, profiles, news, 52 wk. highs and lows, etc.---everything you need to begin. Although, I do not rely solely on the information E-TRADE offers. I also use AOL stock info and any other applicable sites when researching a particular stock. I find AOL'S s research reports and news to be more informative than E-TRADE's in general. I could not live without E-TRADE'S free real-time quotes. As a new investor that 20 minute delay just drives me up a wall. E-TRADE does not update your portfolio in real-time however. You can use the real-time quotes... Read review

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Advantages: You eat better, you feel better
Disadvantages: Down to you...

...So here we are again, the Frenchman has something to say and you guys will have to read. It would seem a shame to rate this since I am neither in it for the money, nor for the All Essential Community Points and their pass to stardom. So I really would not care if you were to just read and not rate. This review will be tell you the way we, Castagnas, have changed our way of life because of Fair Trade. If you need to know what Fair Trade is, please refer to 3 reviews JillMurphy has written, saying anything about it will be plagiarism as everything you need to know is there, black on white and Jill will be happy to answer any question far better than I would be. But for those of you 'de passage' so to speak or too lazy to read anymore.. Here is a quick recap... ------ What is Fair Trade ----- Well, imagine you are a farmer... Read review

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Advantages: It is absolutely your choice
Disadvantages: Masks deeper problems and encourages scams

...Let me first make a big, big disclaimer. Like recycling, this is one of those scams that even the most normal people believe in. And, also, it's not all a scam. Behind fair trade, like behind recycling, there are good motives. Everybody wants the world to be a fairer, nicer place to be. The thought of helping people out who are in severe poverty is a whole-heartedly good thing. And the fact that we do help out in situations of dire need is an extremely good thing, and it is something we ought to keep up. The very fact that consumers - no, screw that word - people are willing to pay a little bit more - voluntarily - in order to help their fellow man out is a very worthwhile thing. Similarly, the fact that people want to voluntarily reduce pollution and recycle their waste is a good thing. But, there are problems. Good will... Read review

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