Frequently Asked Questions  

 

General Questions
Q. What browsers are compatible with this site?
A. We recommend Internet Explorer from Microsoft. It is free and provides additional formatting capabilities for tables. Netscape Navigator is also a good choice. The trading area requires a browser that supports tables, frames, and Java Script. Java applets may be added in the future.

 

Q. What stocks can I buy on margin?
A. Marginable securities include the following:
  • Securities listed on a registered stock exchange
  • Securities quoted on NASDAQ
Please note: Freedom Investments requires the price to be at least $5.00 per share in order to buy any of the above securities on margin.

 

Q.

Can I place my order over the phone?

A.

Yes, you can place your order directly with a Registered individual however, Freedom does not provide Investment Advise nor make recommendations. You should also know that an increased commission will apply. See the Commission Schedule.

 

Q. Sometimes it is hard to tell when I click on a menu if the command is working. Can this be improved?
A. Depending on network traffic and your connection, there is a delay between clicking on the menu item and the resulting page display. We plan to improve this by providing an enhanced menu (possibly using JAVA) to provide immediate feedback when you click on an item. Once Freedom's server receives the request, it is processed in less than a second. Almost all delays you see are due to the network traffic and bandwidth between your browser and Freedom's server.

 

Q. I can not see all of the menu choices in my browser. How can I fix this?
A. This site works best with screen resolutions of 800x600 or greater. At 640x480 you should still be able to see the entire menu if you maximize your browser window. Also, if you are using Microsoft's internet explorer, you can shrink the size of the tool bar region at the top to provide more screen area. We are considering creating an alternative menu for those that use 640x480.

 

Customer Support
Q. How do I reach customer support?
A. You can reach customer support via E-Mail. You can also reach support during normal market hours at 1-800-944-4033.

You should include your browser name and version number and the operating system you are using (Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac).

 

 

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