[Stocktrading101]

Hi Avaritia, I didn't have $100k either when I wanted Apex status so I want the consistent trading route to get it. In fact, if you make 20 trades or so your first month I would try calling in and simply asking to see if they can't get you Apex status early.

Once I had the status though I didn't need to keep trading consistently, I have had it since (5+ years).

Another idea for you, once you have a few months under your belt you can try calling and seeing if they will lower your commissions. I now pay $7 a trade instead of $9.99 simply because I've been a long term member and I asked.

Hope that helps.