Discount brokerages like Charles Schwab, E-Trade, Fidelity and TD Ameritrade do a healthy traffic in these derivatives.

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You can minimize these by choosing a discount brokerage or no-load mutual fund company like Vanguard, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, or Scottrade.

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Consider discount brokerage companies like Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade and no-load mutual fund companies like Vanguard and Fidelity.

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