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Other than the commissions taken by the broker and the broker's speed of execution, there are still other more important factors to consider in choosing your stock broker.

    I think one of the most important things to consider in looking for a stock broker is their reliability. Since a broker acts as your agent, they must be able to do the things that you say, when you say them and in the manner that you say they should be made. Stock brokers are humans too and sometimes they make mistakes. That is why choose a stock broker that makes the less mistakes, especially in taking down your transaction orders. Also, take into consideration the reliability of the broker's web site and computerized trading programs. It would greatly hurt your cause if you want to make a trading transaction that is time dependent and you cannot do so because your broker's site is out of action.

    Probably the most important criterion in getting a stock broker, especially for a penny stock trader, is their policies. A stock broker's policy may spell the difference between hiring them and not hiring them. Policies that are especially sensitive to a penny stock broker are: whether the broker trades in penny stocks or not, whether there are minimum account deposits before you can trade or not, whether your stock broker allows foreign stock trading and if so how different are the commissions taken, whether there are monthly fees or not, whether there are floors in the penny stock they allow to trade and others. Some brokers choose to trade only penny stocks that have a $1.00 per share or higher as share price. Other stock brokers don't have such limitations. Knowing your broker's policies would help you determine if they have the same policies as you do.

    Your broker's accessibility to you is also a cause for concern. If you have any quick questions or may be some last minute modifications, you want to get in touch with your broker immediately. Waiting in the phone all day for your broker to call is not a good way to do business. You should feel that your broker is able to get back to you and address your concerns immediately, regardless of whether it is by phone or by email.

    Good interpersonal relationship, otherwise known as customer service, is also important from your broker. As the client, the broker should treat you with respect and courteousness that you deserve. Your broker should be polite and professional in handling your stock trading needs.

    Lastly, some investors take into consideration the stock information the broker can provide about their penny stocks. Some investors take this as a requirement but I think there are numerous ways to be informed of the situation of your penny stock without bothering your broker.

    There may be other criteria that you are looking for in a stock broker but I hope this short article gave you an idea of what a good stock broker should be and how important it is that you find the right stock broker for you.