NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Firstrade Securities, a leading online brokerage firm, has made opening a new brokerage account even easier and more convenient than ever before. Now it's possible for customers to begin trading the same day thanks to Firstrade's new, streamlined application process.

Firstrade Securities, Inc. is an online leading broker offering investors a full range of investment products and services.

Recently, Firstrade eliminated its commissions for stocks, options, ETFs and mutual funds, giving self-directed investors an opportunity to experience a full- premium services brokerage without the burden of commissions.

With a simple-to-use and fresh new look, an application that used to take upwards of 10 minutes to complete now takes just three minutes from start to finish. Many of the processes have been digitized and fully automated, such as e-signatures and instant verification. Funds can also be easily transferred.

"Our updated online application process lets new customers experience the Firstrade Advantage from the very start," said John Liu, Firstrade's chairman and chief executive officer. "This is just another example of our commitment to providing our customers with convenience, great technology and exemplary customer service."

Learn more about Firstrade's streamlined application process at https://signup.firstrade.com/apply/en-us/

About Firstrade Securities
Firstrade is a leading online brokerage offering a full line of investment products and tools to help self-directed investors take control of their financial future. Since its founding in 1985, Firstrade has worked to provide high value and quality services to our customers. Combining proprietary trading technology, a highly intuitive user interface, outstanding customer service and mobility applications, Firstrade is a comprehensive solution for all of your investing needs. Whether you are a new investor or an active trader, at Firstrade, we are committed to excellence, and putting the investor first. For the fifth year in a row, Firstrade was awarded 4.5 stars out of five for the website's ease of use and also received 4.5 stars for its commissions and fees by StockBrokers.com 2018 Online Broker Review. Firstrade was selected by Kiplinger's Personal Finance as one of the best online brokers of 2018 and was additionally honored as Best for ETF Investors and Best for Bond Investors. For more information, visit www.firstrade.com

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