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Preferred online pricing
Pricing per trade is based on your relationship with Bank of America, N.A. and its affiliates. Learn more about relationship accounts.
Pricing per trade
$0 A combination of at least $25,000 in Bank of America N.A. deposit accounts or all Private Bank clients1 Learn more
$7 An Advantage with Tiered Interest Checking, FirstChoice Gold™ with Tiered Interest Checking, Prima® with Tiered Interest Checking, or Preferred™ with Tiered Interest Checking account2
A Master Relationship or Money Manager Account2,3
An Active Trader Program membership
$10 A Bank of America Campus Edge™, My Access®, Regular, Standard, Versatel® or other personal checking account2
$14 A Self-Directed Brokerage account3, with no Bank of America N.A. checking account (Open a personal checking account today.)
Account fees are waived for all Bank of America, N.A. personal checking customers (including the $50 semi-annual maintenance fee).4
The simplicity of integrated online services
  • Single login access to Online Banking and Online Investing
  • One page to view your bank and brokerage account information
  • Easy fund transfers between your bank and brokerage accounts6
  • 24-hour quotes and trading7 available through Online Investing and Intellibroker
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Powerful tools and services, and in-depth research
  • Independent research and analysis from Morningstar, S&P, Argus, and First Call
  • Extensive financial news from Dow Jones and Reuters
  • Streaming and real-time quotes
  • Stock, bond and mutual fund screeners
  • Portfolio tracking tools
  • Easy downloads to Quicken® and Microsoft® Money8
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Comprehensive Investment Choices
  • Stocks
  • Bonds
  • Mutual Funds
  • Options
  • Exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
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Banc of America Online Investing, Powered by Merrill Lynch is the brand name for an online investing business offered through Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Merrill Lynch Wealth Management is the marketing name for the brokerage services offered by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated.

1The Private Bank provides integrated wealth management solutions to high-net-worth individuals, middle-market institutions and charitable organizations with investable assets greater than $3 million.

2Offered through Bank of America, N.A.

3Offered through Banc of America Online Investing, Powered by Merrill Lynch

4Fees waived for clients who have one of the following relationships with Bank of America and its affiliates: Bank of America, N.A. personal checking account holders, Private Bank Clients, and Banc of America Online Investing, Powered by Merrill Lynch Active Trader Program Members.

5There are service differences in WA and ID, including the inability to access single-service login and transfer funds to or from accounts

6Money market mutual funds and FDIC accounts offer different rates, returns and yields so that transferring funds from a money market mutual fund to a deposit account may lead to a lower rate of return.

7Trade orders are executed during normal market hours.

8Downloads are only available to account custodians and owners.

9Commission Free Offer applies only to online equity trades, including stock and exchange traded fund (ETF) trades. Standard commissions/fees apply for all other trades.

10While no-load funds do not assess sales charges, fund shares are subject to management fees and certain other expenses. Redemption fees may also apply. You pay no transaction fees on this selection of mutual funds because the participating fund companies reimburse Banc of America Online Investing, Powered by Merrill Lynch for assuming certain costs associated with your brokerage account. However, a standard transaction fee may be charged whenever mutual fund shares held for 90 days or less are exchanged or redeemed.

Equity securities are subject to stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments.

Investors should carefully consider a fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. This and other important information is included in the fund's prospectus, which should be read carefully before investing. Prospectuses can be obtained by contacting your personal investment representative. Banc of America Online Investing, Powered by Merrill Lynch clients can obtain prospectuses through the investor's sign-in area of this site or by contacting their Banc of America Online Investing, Powered by Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor.

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