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Best Online Stock Trading Brokers for 2018 If you’re looking for a way to build more wealth in 2018, getting started with one of the best online brokerage accounts is a solid first step. Doing so will allow you to invest outside your traditional retirement accounts and on your own terms. The best part is, the best online brokerage firms charge little or no fees and offer excellent resources that can help you learn more about investing along the way. Of course, not all brokerage firms are created equal, and that’s why we took the time to break down each of their details and rank the top options on an array of factors. If you’re looking for a new way to invest this year and are ready to strike out on your own, the following online brokerage accounts should be at the top of your list.What Matters When You Trade Stocks on Your Own? Managing your own money can be a stressful endeavor. To minimize this, and to minimize information overload that tends to come from watching the markets 24/7, there are a few must-haves to look for in an online broker. Clean interface. When I trade, I want to be able to easily find my order entry ticket. I don’t want it buried under a number of drop downs. This interface should have intuitive access to see your balance, available cash, positions with real time P/L and all be easily navigated. Quick access to basic charting. A chart tells me where the stock has been recently. I don’t trade minute to minute anymore, so I don’t need complex tools like stochastics or retracement lines. All that’s important is that I have a basic chart on a yearly, monthly, weekly, daily and intra day time period. I use a chart to see current price relative to those time periods, mainly to avoid purchasing at a bad price. Low fees. One of the biggest roadblocks to building wealth is fees incurred to invest your hard-earned dollars. Because the fees charged by different brokerage firms vary so dramatically, it’s crucial to seek out options that charge low fees (or no fees) for account management and trades. There are over 50 online brokerages where you can open an account. Beyond the my three rules above, best online brokerage accounts aren’t just for trading stocks. Sure, many of them started as online stock trading accounts, but now they’re full-fledged trading, saving, investing, retirement planning, and banking machines. This industry is more complex than the average person thinks. You shouldn’t just pick any online broker and sign up for an account. The best online broker for one person is often completely different for the next person. Use this resource as a guide to your decision process. Figure out what features are best for you, and make your selection. What Makes a Great Online Broker? I analyzed a number of elements to come to my decision on which brokers are the best. Later in this post, I provide full details on how I selected the best online brokerages. When you take all the features, resources, trading platforms, and technology into account (while also considering every type of trader), the full-service brokers, like E*TRADE and TD Ameritrade are the best for the largest number of people. For those simply looking to make cheap trades, I would recommend going with Optionshouse. If you’re a very advanced trader, high-volume trader, or a professional who manages money, I recommend going with Interactive Brokers. However, I didn’t include Interactive Brokers on my list because they’re best for a very small group of traders and the platform is very complex. Top Qualities of Standout Online Trading Platforms Quality trading tools and technology Multiple trading platforms for all levels of traders Excellent mobile trading features Solid navigation that displays the relevant information where you want it Quality educational resources and research for trader development There’s more to selecting an online broker than price. You have to consider the resources you’re getting for the cost you pay per trade. For example, my colleague, who is also an ex-trader, likes to use a combination of stock and options trade in his longer-term trading. He recently switched over to Fidelity because he really liked the cash management features, but was very disappointed by complex order entry, sub-par options execution and frustrating navigation. He’s currently making the switch to one of the brokers I profile here.
Best Online Stock Trading Brokers for 2018 If you’re looking for a way to build more wealth in 2018, getting started with one of the best online brokerage accounts is a solid first step. Doing so will allow you to invest outside your traditional retirement accounts and on your own terms. The best part is, the best online brokerage firms charge little or no fees and offer excellent resources that can help you learn more about investing along the way. Of course, not all brokerage firms are created equal, and that’s why we took the time to break down each of their details and rank the top options on an array of factors. If you’re looking for a new way to invest this year and are ready to strike out on your own, the following online brokerage accounts should be at the top of your list.What Matters When You Trade Stocks on Your Own? Managing your own money can be a stressful endeavor. To minimize this, and to minimize information overload that tends to come from watching the markets 24/7, there are a few must-haves to look for in an online broker. Clean interface. When I trade, I want to be able to easily find my order entry ticket. I don’t want it buried under a number of drop downs. This interface should have intuitive access to see your balance, available cash, positions with real time P/L and all be easily navigated. Quick access to basic charting. A chart tells me where the stock has been recently. I don’t trade minute to minute anymore, so I don’t need complex tools like stochastics or retracement lines. All that’s important is that I have a basic chart on a yearly, monthly, weekly, daily and intra day time period. I use a chart to see current price relative to those time periods, mainly to avoid purchasing at a bad price. Low fees. One of the biggest roadblocks to building wealth is fees incurred to invest your hard-earned dollars. Because the fees charged by different brokerage firms vary so dramatically, it’s crucial to seek out options that charge low fees (or no fees) for account management and trades. There are over 50 online brokerages where you can open an account. Beyond the my three rules above, best online brokerage accounts aren’t just for trading stocks. Sure, many of them started as online stock trading accounts, but now they’re full-fledged trading, saving, investing, retirement planning, and banking machines. This industry is more complex than the average person thinks. You shouldn’t just pick any online broker and sign up for an account. The best online broker for one person is often completely different for the next person. Use this resource as a guide to your decision process. Figure out what features are best for you, and make your selection. What Makes a Great Online Broker? I analyzed a number of elements to come to my decision on which brokers are the best. Later in this post, I provide full details on how I selected the best online brokerages. When you take all the features, resources, trading platforms, and technology into account (while also considering every type of trader), the full-service brokers, like E*TRADE and TD Ameritrade are the best for the largest number of people. For those simply looking to make cheap trades, I would recommend going with Optionshouse. If you’re a very advanced trader, high-volume trader, or a professional who manages money, I recommend going with Interactive Brokers. However, I didn’t include Interactive Brokers on my list because they’re best for a very small group of traders and the platform is very complex. Top Qualities of Standout Online Trading Platforms Quality trading tools and technology Multiple trading platforms for all levels of traders Excellent mobile trading features Solid navigation that displays the relevant information where you want it Quality educational resources and research for trader development There’s more to selecting an online broker than price. You have to consider the resources you’re getting for the cost you pay per trade. For example, my colleague, who is also an ex-trader, likes to use a combination of stock and options trade in his longer-term trading. He recently switched over to Fidelity because he really liked the cash management features, but was very disappointed by complex order entry, sub-par options execution and frustrating navigation. He’s currently making the switch to one of the brokers I profile here.

Sejarah Pertempuran Ambarawa Dan Isi Perjanjian Lengkap

Pertempuran Ambarawa pada tanggal 20 November berakhir tanggal 15 Desember 1945, antara pasukan TKR melawan pasukan inggris. Ambarawa merupakan kota yang terletak antara kota Semarang dan magelang, serta Semarang dan Salatiga. Peristiwa ini dilatarbelakangi oleh mendaratnya pasukan Sekutu dari Divisi India ke-23 di Semarang pada tanggal 20 oktober 1945. Pemerintah Indonesia memperkenankan mereka untuk mengurus tawanan perang yang berada di penjara Ambarawa dan Magelang.

Kedatangan pasukan Sekutu (Inggris) diikuti oleh pasukan NICA. Mereka mempersenjatai para bekas tawanan perang Eropa, sehingga pada tanggal 26 Oktober 1945 terjadi kejadian di Magelang yang kemudian terjadi pertempuran antara pasukan TKR dengan pasukan Sekutu. Insiden berakhir sehabis Presiden Soekarno dan Brigadir Jenderal Bethell tiba ke Magelang pada tanggal 2 November 1945. Mereka mengadakan negosiasi gencatan senjata dan memperoleh kata sepakat yang dituangkan da1am 12 pasal. Naskah persetujuan itu berisi antara lain:
  1. Pihak Sekutu akan tetap menempatkan pasukannya di Magelang untuk melaksanakan kewajibannya melindungi dan mengurus penyelamatan pasukan Sekutu yang ditawan pasukan Jepang (RAPWI) dan Palang Merah (Red Cross) yang menjadi bab dari pasukan Inggris. Jumlah pasukan Sekutu dibatasi sesuai dengan tugasnya.
  2. Jalan raya Ambarawa dan Magelang terbuka sebagai jalur kemudian lintas Indonesia dan Sekutu.    
  3. Sekutu tidak akan mengakui acara NICA dan badan-badan yang ada di bawahnya.   

Terjadinya Pertempuran Ambarawa

 antara pasukan TKR melawan pasukan inggris Sejarah Pertempuran Ambarawa dan Isi Perjanjian Lengkap

Pihak Sekutu temyata mengingkari janjinya. Pada tanggal 20 November 1945 di pertempuran Ambarawa pecah     pertempuran antara TKR di bawah pimpinan Mayor Sumarto dan pihak Sekutu. Pada tanggal 21 November 1945, pasukan Sekutu yang berada di Magelang ditarik ke Ambarawa di bawah lindungan pesawat tempur. Namun, tanggal 22 November 1945 pertempuran berkobar di dalam kota dan pasukan Sekutu melaksanakan terhadap perkampungan di sekitar Ambarawa. Pasukan TKR di Ambarawa bersama dengan pasukan TKR dari Boyolali, Salatiga, dan Kartasura bertahan di kuburan Belanda, sehingga membentuk garis medan di sepanjang rel kereta api yang membelah kota Ambarawa.

Sedangkan dari arah Magelang pasukan TKR Divisi V/Purwokerto di bawah pimpinan Imam Androngi melaksanakan serangan fajar pada tanggal 21 November 1945. Serangan itu bertujuan untuk memukul mundur pasukan Sekutu yang bertahan di desa Pingit. Pasukan yang dipimpin oleh Imam Androngi herhasil menduduki desa Pingit dan melaksanakan perebutan terhadap desa-desa sekitarnya. Batalion Imam Androngi meneruskan gerakan pengejarannya. Kemudian Batalion Imam Androngi diperkuat tiga hatalion dari Yogyakarta, yaitu Batalion 10 di bawah pimpinan Mayor Soeharto, Batalion 8 di bawah pimpinan Mayor Sardjono, dan batalion Sugeng.

Akhirnya musuh terkepung, walaupun demikian, pasukan musuh mencoba untuk menerobos kepungan itu. Caranya yaitu dengan melaksanakan gerakan melambung dan mengancam kedudukan pasukan TKR dengan memakai tank-tank dari arah belakang. Untuk mencegah jatuhnya korban, pasukan TKR mundur ke Bedono. Dengan tunjangan Resimen Dua yang dipimpin oleh M. Sarbini, Batalion Polisi spesial yang dipimpin oleh Onie Sastroatmojo, dan batalion dari Yogyakarta menjadikan gerakan musuh berhasil ditahan di desa Jambu. Di desa Jambu, para komandan pasukan mengadakan rapat koordinasi yang dipimpin oleh Kolonel Holland Iskandar.

Rapat itu menghasilkan pembentukan komando yang disebut Markas Pimpinan Pertempuran, bertempat di Magelang. Sejak dikala itu, Ambarawa dibagi atas empat sektor, yaitu sektor utara, sektor timur, sektor selatan, dan sektor barat. Kekuatan pasukan tempur disiagakan secara bergantian. Pada tanggal 26 November 1945, pimpinan pasukan dari Purwokerto Letnan Kolonel Isdiman gugur maka semenjak dikala itu Kolonel Sudirman Panglima Divisi V di Purwokerto mengambil alih pimpinan pasukan. Situasi pertempuran menguntungkan pasukan TKR.

Strategi Pertempuran Ambarawa

Musuh terusir dari Banyubiru pada tanggal 5 Desember 1945. Setelah mempelajari situasi pertempuran, pada tanggal 11 Desember 1945 Kolonel Sudirman mengambil prakarsa untuk mengumpulkan setiap komandan sektor. Dalam kesimpulannya dinyatakan bahwa musuh telah terjepit sehingga perlu dilaksanakan serangan yang terakhir. Rencana serangan disusun sebagai berikut.
  1. Serangan dilakukan serentak dan mendadak dari semua sector.
  2. Setiap komandan sektor memimpin pelaksanaan serangan. 
  3. Pasukan tubuh usaha (laskar) menjadi tenaga cadangan. 
  4. Hari serangan yaitu 12 Desember 1945, pukul 04.30. 
Akhir dari Pertempuran Ambarawa terjadi pada tanggal 12 Desember 1945 dini hari, pasukan TKR bergerak menuju sasarannya masing-masing. Dalam waktu setengah jam pasukan TKR berhasil mengepung pasukan musuh yang ada di dalam kota. Pertahanan musuh yang terkuat diperkirakan di Benteng Willem yang terletak di tengah-tengah kota Ambarawa. Kota Ambarawa dikepung selama empat hari empat malam. Musuh yang merasa kedudukannya terjepit berusaha keras untuk mundur dari medan pertempuran. Pada tanggal 15 Desember 1945, musuh meninggalkan kota Ambarawa dan mundur ke Semarang.
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