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General Information |
| Brokerage name: R. F. Lafferty & Co.
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| Minimum account size: $5000-$10000
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| Base commission rates: $30-$40
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Brief explanation of margin rates, if applicable:
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| This brokerage has been in business for: > 40 years
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| Primary type of broker: Options
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Brief description of services offered:
Option specialist firm catering to the serious trader. Daily market research by Jay Shartsis is avaiable.
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Account Information
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Types of trading accounts offered:
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| Customers online account information is updated: Next day
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Types of trades offerered:
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| Other trade types: IRA options
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Types of quotes offered to customers:
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Execution methods offered:
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Exchanges covered:
| American Stock Exchange (AMEX)
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CBOE-Chicago Board Options Exchange
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New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
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Philadelphia Stock Exchange
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| Setup or initial costs to set up an account: Depends on type of account
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Features
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Types of services offered to customers:
| Technical Analysis
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Advanced- charts & graphs (technical indicators, ability to change parameters, etc.)
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Ways customers can access their trading account:
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| Allow stop, limit, and stop limit orders? Yes
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| Charge extra for stop, limit, and stop limit orders: Yes
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| Offer 24 hour customer support: No
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| Offer tax planning advice: No
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Additional Comments
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Special features included in the service are:
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This broker's service is better than the competition in these areas:
Fast expert service by ROP's only.
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Types of security precautions taken for customers:
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Communications during systems failures has been assured through:
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The major plans for upgrading the current level of trading service are as follows:
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