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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.

Analisis Makna Puisi 'Aku' Karya Chairil Anwar Yang Penuh Vitalitas Dan Individualitas

Puisi Chairil Anwar yang berjudul Aku menjadi salah satu puisinya yang paling terkenal. Kutipan-kutipan lariknya banyak digunakan dan direproduksi dalam bentuk mural, kaus, maupun desain digital. Kutipan "Aku ini hewan jalang" juga kutipan "Aku ingin hidup seribu tahun lagi" menjadi yang cukup banyak (untuk tidak menyampaikan paling banyak) digunakan.

Puisi 'Aku' karya Cairil Anwar menjadi tonggak bagi bentuk dan semangat puisi Angkatan 45. Sebelum memublikasikan melaui cetakan, Chairil Anwar terlebih dahulu membacakan Puisi Aku di Pusat Kebudayaan Jakarta pada 1943.

Baca Juga: Kumpulan Hasil Analisis Puisi Karya Chairil Anwar

Puisi tersebut lalu diterbitkan di Pemandangan dengan judul Semangat. Penggunaan judul Semangat sebagai pengganti judul yang bergotong-royong yaitu aku diperlukan untuk menghindari sensor dari pemerintah yang waktu itu diperintah oleh militer Jepang. Selain perubahan judul, larik yang berbunyi Ku mau tak seorang kan merayu juga diubah menjadi  Ku tahu tak seorang kan merayu. Penggunaan Ku mau dianggap lebih radikal dibanding dengan Ku tahu. Jadi, penggunaan pilihan kata yang lebih 'lunak' ini bertujuan untuk menghindari penyensoran oleh pemerintah.

Puisi 'Aku' Karya Chairil Anwar di Dinding di Belanda | Sumber Gambar: Wikipedia.org


Berikut ini puisi Aku karya Chairil Anwar Selengkapnya:

Aku

Kalau hingga waktuku
'Ku mau tak seorang 'kan merayu
Tidak juga kau

Tak perlu sedu sedan itu

Aku ini hewan jalang
Dari kumpulannya terbuang

Biar peluru menembus kulitku
Aku tetap meradang menerjang

Luka dan sanggup kubawa berlari
Berlari

Hingga hilang pedih peri

Dan saya akan lebih tidak peduli
Aku mau hidup seribu tahun lagi!


Parafrase Puisi Aku 

Kalau (sudah) hingga waktuku (untuk pergi)
'Ku mau tak seorang 'kan merayu (untuk tetap tinggal)
Tidak juga kau

Tak perlu (tangis) sedu sedan(mu) itu

Aku ini (adalah ibarat) hewan jalang
Dari kumpulannya terbuang (maka harus pergi)

Biar peluru menembus kulitku (hendak menghentikanku)
Aku tetap (akan semakin) meradang (dan tetap) menerjang

Luka (ini) dan sanggup (racun ini) kubawa berlari
(terus) Berlari

(aku akan terus berlari) Hingga hilang (rasa) pedih peri (di hati)

Dan saya akan lebih tidak peduli (dengan kenyinyiran orang)
(meski begini) Aku mau (karyaku tetap) hidup (sampai) seribu tahun lagi!

Dari hasil parafrase di atas, sanggup diketahui bahwa, puisi Aku karya Chairil Anwar tersebut menggambarkan semangat untuk terbebas dari kungkungan keadaan. Si Aku sadar bahwa, usahanya untuk 'menentang zaman' niscaya akan membuatnya diasingkan (terbuang), bahkan harus siap disakiti (ditembus peluru). 

Tapi tokoh 'Aku' akan tetap menerjang segala rintangan itu, tidak memedulikan rasa sakitnya yang akan hilang dengan sendirinya. Bahkan ia sama sekali tidak akan peduli, hingga suatu ketika karyanya benar-benar akan dikenang bahkan hingga seribu tahun lagi.

Baca Juga: Contoh Parafrase Lagu dan Puisi yang Lain


Analisis Diksi Puisi Aku  karya Chairil Anwar

Dilihat dari diksi atau pilihan kata yang digunakan oleh Chairil Anwar, ada beberapa yang sanggup dianalisis. Antara lain penggunaan rima, dan kata kiasan (makna konotasi) dalam puisi, juga ciri khas Chairil Anwar.

Penggunaan Bunyi

Irama yang digunakan oleh Chairil Anwar muncul di hampir setiap bait puisi Aku. Hal ini tampak pada baris-baris berikut ini:

Aku ini binatang jalang
Dari kumpulannya terbuang

Dalam bait di atas, tampak terang bahwa ada pengulangan suara sengau (ng) yang berulang-ulang dalam satu bait. Ini bukan hal yang tidak disengaja. Penggunaan suara berulang mirip ini menyampaikan bahwa pilihan kata yang digunakan benar-benar diperhatikan. Hal yang sama juga tampak pada kata meradang menerjang dalam bait berikut ini:

Biar peluru menembus kulitku
Aku tetap meradang menerjang

Penggunaan pengulangan kata yang mirip  juga tampak pada kata pedih peri dalam baris berikut:

Hingga hilang pedih peri

Dalam baris tersebut, ada dua kata yang hampir serupa bunyinya yaitu kata pedih dan kata peri yang sama-sama diawali suku kata pe dan suku kata kedua mengandung suara i.

Penggunaan Aliterasi

Aliterasi ialah pengulangan suara vokal yang terdapat dalam satu kalimat. Dalam puisi Aku karya Chairil Anwar ini terdapat beberapa aliterasi yang sanggup dianalisis.

Luka dan sanggup kubawa berlari

Dalam baris di atas, terdapat aliterasi b. Pengulangan suara /b/ terdapat pada kata bisa, bawa, dan berlari. Pengulangan suara b ini memperkuat keindahan suara pada puisi Aku.

Hingga hilang pedih peri

Puisi aku juga mengandung aliterasi h yang tampak pada baris di atas. Ada yang digunakan sebagai awal kata pada hingga dan hilang juga digunakan di tamat kata yaitu pedih. Penggunaan suara h yang berulang menyampaikan makna kesedihan. 

Ciri Khas Chairil Anwar

Hampir dalam setiap puisinya, Chairil Anwar melaksanakan penghilangan suara untuk kata-kata yang sudah umum diketahui. Dalam beberapa puisi yang lain, Chairil bahkan menghilangkan suara ma dalam kata manusia sehingga hanya menjadi 'nusia.

Dalam puisi Aku ini, si Binantang Jalang ini, 'hanya' menghilangkan suara 'a' pada kata aku dan kata akan. Sehingga hanya menjadi 'Ku dan 'kan seperti tampak pada baris:

'Ku mau tak seorang 'kan merayu

Pemendekan (atau lebih tepatnya pemotongan kata) mirip ini menjadi ciri khas Chairil Anwar dan menjadi pencetus di Zamannya.

Tema dan Amanat

Puisi ialah karya sastra di zamannya dan sanggup dimaknai lintas waktu menembus masa. Puisi Aku  karya Chairil Anwar ini ditulis (digubah) dalam masa penjajahan Jepang yang sangat represif. Maka dari itu, puisi ini sanggup dimaknai sebagai puisi yang bertemakan kesanggupan diri melawan kemapanan, berjuang menjadi bangsa yang bebas dalam berkarya dan mengarungi hidup. Chairil menggambarkan hal itu sebagai 'berlari'. Bergerak dengan sangat cepat.

Meskipun sifat dan sikapnya itu akan memunculkan kesulitan dan menerima bahaya dari aneka macam pihak, ia tidak pernah peduli. Karena ia yakin bahwa, suatu ketika karya dan sikapnya akan tetap dikenang, bahkan hingga seribu tahun lagi.

Jadi, tema dalam puisi saya ialah menjadi diri sendiri yang bebas dari penjajahan. 

Adapun amanatnya adalah: Mari terus berjuang, meski mencicipi sakit. Karena di tamat usaha niscaya akan ada kemenangan.

Baca Juga: Karakter tokoh 'aku' dalam Puisi 'Aku' Karya Chairil Anwar.


Demikian pola analisis puisi Aku karya Chairil Anwar sang Pelopor Angkatan 45.
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