ShareBuilder $50 Account Bonus with FREE TRADES

For those looking to do some taxable investing outside of their 401(k), an online discount broker is a cheap and effective way to make trades and keep track of your portfolio, all for a very low cost. Most online discount brokers offer cheap stock trading between $2.95 and $9.95 per trade and ShareBuilder is right in the middle of that list. Currently you can make automatic trades at $4, and from now until December 31st, 2010, new account holders will also receive a $50 bonus.

ShareBuilder Flip 300x250 But that’s not all. In addition to the $50 bonus, we have a list of promo codes that will allow you up to 25 automatic trades, courtesy of the coupon site, retail me not. First, let’s talk about the $50 promotion and the required steps and then we’ll get to the free trades, good for new and old ShareBuilder members.

Opening a new ShareBuilder account takes just a few minutes and details on how you can acquire the $50 cash bonus are as follows:

You must open a new account with ShareBuilder and deposit $50 or more to be eligible for this promotion. Initial deposit must be completed by 12/31/2010. ShareBuilder will deposit a $50 bonus approximately 4-6 weeks after your first $50 deposit. The $50 bonus offer is available for Individual, Joint and Custodial accounts only. Offer not valid for IRAs or ESAs. The $50 bonus from ShareBuilder is not available for withdrawal for 90 days after it is awarded to your account. This offer is not valid with any other offers and is non-transferrable. Limit one ShareBuilder account bonus per unique customer or custodial beneficiary. [...] Offer expires 12/31/2010.

It’s important to note that the promo code 50WS10 must be entered when signing up, otherwise the bonus will not automatically be credited and you will have to spend some time with a customer service representative. Once you’ve opened your account and made your $50 deposit, that’s it! Your bonus will be credited within 4-6 weeks.

Now, after you’ve signed up, you can go the “promotions” tab located within your account and enter the following promo codes. Each code is good for 2 or 3 automatic trades and will be credited to your account immediately.

TAF2RA*2VvUQt
TAF2RD*c48Ugc
TAF5AR*2AsFg5
TAF5AW*1FkJgR
TAF2RG*2VvUQt
TAF2RX*2VvUQt
TAF5AC*2AsFg5
TAF2RM*2VvUQt
TAF5AZ*2AsFg5
TAF5AA*t9sUKs
3AIP*GEJZOH

Simply copy and past the promo codes you see above and check your account to make sure the trades have been credited. With your $50 new account bonus, you have the potential to save $150, simply for signing up and depositing $50 into your ShareBuilder account.

Remember, this promotion is ending December 31st, so to sign up for a ShareBuilder account and take advantage of these two promotions, visit their website using any link contained within this post, and remember to use promo code 50WS10.

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