If you live in the
United States, you should complete a customized
online account application that starts on this
screen. The process is straight forward. Just follow
the directions. |
Step
1 - Account Registration |
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Select how you would
like your account registered. The most common
registration types are Individual, Joint Tenants with
Rights of Survivorship, and IRA's. For descriptions
of these and other registration types visit Types of Account Registrations.
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Indicate whether you
want to open a cash account or a margin account. A
cash account enables you to buy or sell securities on
a cash basis. A margin account gives you the option
to buy or sell on a cash basis or borrow funds using
your marginable securities or cash as collateral.
If you are opening a
margin account you are additionally required to
complete a Margin Agreement.
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Step
3 - State of Residence |
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Specify your state of
residence. (If your address is
outside of the United States, see our generic account application for alternative
instructions.)
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Step
4 - Preliminary Data |
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Check all of the
following that apply:
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