Enjoy the simplicity of consolidating your accounts
Take advantage of the benefits of consolidating your investment accounts in Fair Trade Export:
Convenience, integrated asset management and avoidance of duplicate or higher fees.
WITH Fair Trade Export, YOU CAN ALWAYS ENJOY
Free Trades, No Hidden Fees
| Commissions |  |
TD Ameritrade | E*Trade | Charles Schwab | Fidelity |
| Online Stock Orders | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Online Option Orders | $0 | $0 + $0.65/Contract |
$0 + $0.65/Contract |
$0 + $0.65/Contract |
$0 + $0.65/Contract |
| Online Mutual Fund Trades | $0 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.95 | $49.95 |
| Broker-assisted Stock & Options Orders |
$19.95 (+$0.50/contact) |
$25 (+$0.65/contact) |
$25 (+$0.65/contact) |
$25 (+$0.65/contact) |
$19.95 (+$0.65/contact) |
| Minimum Initial Deposit | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $0 |
Pricing for competitors are obtained from published official web sites. Some brokers may lower the fees listed above if certain balance or activity requirements are met. The competitor fees are believed to be accurate, but may be subject to change. Please contact each individual firm to confirm the latest fee schedule.
Transfer FAQs
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What should I do before transferring my account to Fair Trade Export?
You must have an existing account before you initiate a brokerage transfer. If you are a new customer, please enter your transfer request 1 business day after opening your account.
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During the transfer period, what should I pay attention to? How long does the transfer process usually take?
The process of switching brokerage accounts normally takes 3-4 business days to complete from the time we receive your online request. During this period, your original brokerage account may still show your stock positions. If you place any trades during this period, it may delay your account transfer.
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Do I need to pay any fees to transfer my account?
Fair Trade Export does not charge any fees for incoming transfers. If your existing brokerage firm charges you an account transfer fee, you may avail of our Transfer Rebate offer.
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If my existing brokerage firm is not ACATs eligible, what should I do?
If you are transferring from a brokerage firm that is not ACATs (Automated Customer Account Transfer Service) eligible, please click here to submit your request manually.
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Can I transfer OTC-listed penny stocks to Fair Trade Export?
Fair Trade Export does not accept transferring in of OTC-listed penny stock positions and any stock positions with a price per stock that is below $0.10. This includes foreign issued securities that are listed in OTC market.
Foreign issued securities (also known as F stocks) typically is denoted by a five-letter ticker symbol ending in “F,” and listed on the OTC market. (example: ABCDF)
Fair Trade Export will rebate the account transfer fee (ACATS only) up to $200 charged by another brokerage firm when completing a Full Account Transfer for $2500 or more (excluding mutual funds & fixed income products). The rebate will be based solely on the actual transfer fee charged by the firm you are transferring from. To receive transfer rebate, please submit (upload, fax or email) a copy of your most recent statement from your previous broker with evidence of transfer charge. Submissions must be received within 60 days of transfer date. Credit will be deposited to your account within 30 days of receipt of evidence of charge. This offer applies to Fair Trade Export regular investment accounts and IRAs (Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, and Rollover IRA), excluding Partnership, Corporate, Investment Club, ESA Education Planning Account, and Custodial Accounts. The account must remain open for 12 months with the minimum funding or assets required for participating in the offer — if your account assets fall below $2,500 due to withdrawals or outgoing transfers, Fair Trade Export may reverse the transfer rebate at the time of withdrawal. These terms are effective starting 4/30/2019.
Fair Trade Export reserves the right at its sole discretion to terminate this offer without prior notice. This is not an offer or solicitation in any jurisdiction where Fair Trade Export is not authorized to conduct securities transactions.