@brazin TD ameritrade is it better than suretrader ? and do they have good shorts? and do they also accept non us residents.

@aktiehandlaren I am not sure about being a US resident, but their paper trade software doesn't allow shorts at least for smaller cap stocks. I like TD Ameritrades trading platform especially its scanner very easy to set up and very helpful finding stocks, but I've never used suretrader so i can't compare it.

@brazin does it cost to use td ameritrade screeners and level 2 information etc

I am non us resident as well and asked them, unfortunately TD Ameritrade is only for US residents..

@aktiehandlaren no there is not

@aktiehandlaren They can't do anything about it if you go offshore

@aktiehandlaren CP is CenterPoint and yes IB is interactive brokers.

Having joined Suretrader two months ago - Commission fees vary from $10 - $6 per trade (two tickets - for each order - to buy and sell) I joined Suretrader because I love short selling but you will find that the stocks that are running will most likely have no shares to short. Provided there is no SSR it cost $25 to locate shares and depending on the stock an additional (less than 1 cent) per share to borrow but yes you will find shares to short :)

Ok, but does suretrader have good executions? and do they have good shorting list?

does it cost 100 USD a month for software fees and level 2 information.

Yes $100 per month for level 2 and platform fees. As far as executions goes, they use DAS so my guess is yes. They apparently have good borrows something like a 10000 ticker list or something. I invite you to go chat with customer support if you want real answers though. A broker is kind of like a car, you shop around and chose something for yourself right?

it costs 104 USD per month

Haha yeah gotta always be adapting man!

suretrader is good for otc stocks, but etrade and interactive brokers has good shorting lists. I am 26 years old and wonder if i can open an account with 3000 USD at interactive brokers?

Nope it's actually 25 or younger: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/index.php?f=4969

And of course - practice paper trading to get used to charts, buying/selling and indicators. A few months of that will help you build confidence and familiarize yourself with everything