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Zecco Fees, Margin Rates, Interest, Trading Tools Charges for 2010



Margin Rates


Enjoy margin rates of 4.50% up to 7.75% on margin interest when your account meets the debit balance requirement below.

Amount Borrowed Above/Below Base Rate* Margin Rate
$0-$9,999 Base Rate 7.75%
$10,000-$24,999 Base Rate -0.25% 7.50%
$25,000-$49,999 Base Rate -0.50% 7.25%
$50,000-$99,999 Base Rate -1.00% 6.75%
$100,000-$249,999 Base Rate -1.50% 6.25%
$250,000-$499,999 Base Rate -3.25% 4.50%
$500,000+ Base Rate -4.00%
Negotiable, call 877-700-STOCK
(877-700-7862)
3.75%

*Zecco Base Rate is 7.75% as of September 1, 2009. Your margin interest will be based upon the margin rate and your average monthly debit balance. Base Rate is currently calculated using various market interest rates and internal costs. The Base Rate is subject to change without prior notice.


Credit Interest


Zecco Trading will credit an interest rate of 0.025% annually on a minimum of $500 held in each of your accounts. Interest is paid monthly based on the average monthly cash balance. You may also choose to place your uninvested funds in one of the three money market funds below. Rates Effective 1/01/2009:

Money Market Fund 1 Day Yield
CAT Tax Exempt Portfolio 0.87%
CAT MM Portfolio 0.76%
ICT Treasury Portfolio 0.01%


Other Charges


Our prices are not introductory, nor are there any hidden fees after your account is established. The following fees affect the majority of our customers infrequently and are only assessed in the situations described below.


Cash Withdrawal Fees


When fee is charged Fee
Online Money Transfer (ACH) Free
Domestic Wire Fee $15.00
International Wire Transfer $50.00
Domestic Saturday Check Delivery $25.00
Domestic Overnight Check Delivery $20.00
International Overnight Check Delivery $30.00


Insufficient Funds Fees


Returned Check $30.00 plus interest from the earlier of settlement date or date of deposit
Returned ACH Transfer $30.00 plus interest from the earlier of settlement date or date of deposit
Returned Wire Transfer $30.00
Overdraw on PenFlex Account $35.00


Other Cash Transfer Fees


Cash Withdrawal Prior to Trade Settlement(s) $20.00 plus interest to settlement date
Check Stop Payment Request $30.00 per check
Wire Transfer Instruction Correction $15.00
Wire Transfer Investigation $50.00
ACH Trace Number Investigation $25.00
Deposit to Zecco Trading via Internal Chase Bank Transfer instead of FED Wire $50.00
PenFlex Check Re-Order $10.00


Account Transfer Fees


ACAT Transfer - Incoming Free
ACAT Transfer - Outgoing $50.00 per request
DTC Transfer - Incoming Free
DTC Transfer - Outgoing $25.00 per request
DWAC Transfer - Incoming/Outgoing $30.00 per request
DRS Transfer - Incoming/Outgoing $30.00 per request


Stock Certificate Fees


Physical Stock Deposit (listed or Nasdaq National Market System (NMS) securities only) $75.00 plus any additional transfer agent fees, DTC fees and shipping costs
Transfer and Ship Certificate $235.00 - $575.00 plus additional transfer agent fees, DTC fees and shipping costs
DRS Statement in Lieu of Certificate $30.00 plus additional shipping cost (must be DRS eligible)


Account Maintenance Fees


IRA Annual Fee $30.00 annually
IRA Account Closure $30.00
Hard to Borrow Fee At cost
SEC Section 31 Fee $0.0000169 multiplied by the principal amount on liquidation orders
Options Regulatory Fee 0.014 per contract on both the buying and selling of options (other exchange fees might apply)
FINRA Trading Activity Fee (TAF) $0.000075 per share up to a maximum of $3.75 on liquidation orders
Securities purchased with Non-Cleared Funds Interest on balance (see margin interest rates)
Non-Transferable/Worthless Securities Held in Account $7.50 per month per security
Reg. "T" Extension Request $10.00 per request plus interest from settlement date until paid
Research Requests and Requests for Statement Copies $15.00 per hour (1 hour minimum)



Zecco Fees are as of July 2010 and are subject to change. For most recent information go here:




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