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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.

Arti Puisi 'Sajak' Karya Sanusi Pane | Klarifikasi Atas Pertanyaan-Pertanyaan Ihwal Puisi Sajak

Analisis Puisi 'Sajak' Karya Sanusi Pane

Puisi yang berjudul 'Sajak' menjadi salah satu pola puisi yang dibahas dalam buku teks pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia untuk SMP/MTs Kelas VII dalam Kurikulum 2013 (K13). Bersama dengan puisi-puisi karya penyair lain, Puisi krya Sanusi Pane yang berjudul 'Sajak' ini juga dianalisis, menjadi pola soal. 

Memang, dalam memahami segala sesuatu, salah satunya ialah puisi, siswa perlu diberi pertanyaan-pertanyaan yang merangsang rasa ingin tahu siswa. Jika sudah tumbuh rasa ingin tahu, maka akan mengenal kemudian memahami puisi. Dalam hal ini, yang hendak dianalisis untuk dikenal dan dipahami ialah puisi Sajak karya Sanusi Pane.

Sebelum kita masuk ke dalam pembahasan dan tanggapan atas pertanyaan-pertanyaan perihal Sajak-nya Sanusi Pane, lebih baik kita baca dulu puisi tersebut.

Foto Sanusi Pane - Pengarang Puisi 'Sajak' | Sumber Gambar: Wikipedia


Perlu diketahui bahwa, penulisan puisi Sajak dalam buku siswa pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia yang sudah direvisi tahun 2017, masih kurang sempurnya. Secara tipografi, bait dalam puisi tersebut tidak dipisahkan, sehingga kesulitan bagi siswa untuk memahami dan membedakan mana baitnya.

Maka dari itu, dalam goresan pena ini, kutipan puisi 'Sajak' diambilkan (dikutipkan) dari tumpuan lain, selain buku teks pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia.  Berikut ini ialah puisi 'Sajak' Sanusi Pane yang dikutip dari sepenuhnya.com:

Sajak (I)

Di mana harga karangan sajak,
Bukanlah dalam maksud isinya,
Dalam bentuk, kata nan rancak,
Dicari timbang dengan pilihnya.

Tanya pertama keluar di hati,
Setelah sajak dibaca tamat,
Sehingga mana tersebut sakti,
Mengikat diri di dalam hikmat.

Rasa bujangga waktu menyusun
Kata yang tiba berduyun-duyun
Dari dalam, bukan nan dicari.

Harus kembali dalam pembaca,
Sebagai bayang di muka kaca,
Harus bergoncang hati nurani.



Sajak (II)

O, bukannya dalam kata yang rancak,
Kata yang pelik kebagusan sajak.
O, pujangga, buang segala kata,
Yang kan cuma mempermainkan mata,
Dan hanya dibaca selintas lalu,
Karena tak keluar dari sukmamu.
Seperti matari menyayangi bumi,
Memberi sinar selama-lamanya,
Tidak meminta sesuatu kembali,
Harus cintamu senantiasa.

1931

Dari kutipan puisi 'Sajak' di atas sanggup diketahui bahwa sebenarnya, Sanusi Pane menulis dua penggalan puisi 'Sajak'. Ada Sajak I ada juga Sajak II. Berdasarkan kutipan di atas pula, sanggup kita ketahui bahwa puisi tersebut ditulis 14 tahun sebelum Indonesia merdeka.

Adapun yang terdapat dalam buku pelajaran bahasa Indonesia ialah Puisi 'Sajak (I). Maka yang akan dibahas dalam artikel ini sebatas pada 'Sajak (1)'.

Nah, untuk bisa memahami puisi tersebut kita bisa berlatih dengan menjawab pertanyaan di bawah ini.

2. Jawablah pertanyan-pertanyaan berikut!

a. Puisi "Sajak" terdiri atas berapa larik dan berapa bait?

b. Apa arti sajak dalam puisi tersebut? Bagaimana amanat yang ingin disampaikan penyair dalam puisi "Sajak"?

c.  Menurut sang penyair, sajak itu harus menggoncang hati nurani pembacanya. Setujukan Anda dengan pendapat tersebut? Jelaskan alasan-alasannya!

d. Bagaimana pernyataan-pernyataan penting penyair perihal sajak di dalam puisinya itu? Jelaskan secara naratif!


Berikut ini tanggapan untuk masing-masing soal di atas.

Larik dan Bait Puisi 'Sajak' Karya Sanusi Pane

Jumlah keseluruhan larik puisi 'Sajak' ada 4. Masing-masing terbagi dalam 4 bait. Dengan rincian. Bait pertama dan kedua terdiri dari 4 larik. Bait ketiga dan keempat masing-masing terdiri dari 3 larik.  Dengan demikian, sanggup dijawab bahwa lariknya ada 14 dan baitnya ada 4.

Arti Sajak dan Amanat yang Disampaikan Penyair

Sajak dalam puisi tersebut ialah 'Karya Puisi'. Dibuktikan dengan baris yang terdapat pada larik pertama bait pertama. Lebih umum, 'Sajak' bisa diartikan sebagai karya yang luas. Semua jenis karya.

Amanat yang disampaikan oleh penyair dalam puisi 'Sajak' antara lain:
Dalam berkarya jangan hanya kulitnya saja yang diperindah. Tapi isi dan maksud tujuannya.
Dalam membaca karya sastra, khususnya puisi, pembaca harus sadar dan menempatkan diri sebagai pihak yang dituju makna puisi tersebut.

Sajak Harus Menggoncang Hati Nurani Pembacanya

Saya baiklah dengan pendapat dan inspirasi penyair yang demikian. Alasannya, sebuah karya sastra lebih spesifik lagi puisi, harus bisa menyentuh perasaan pembacanya. Bukan sekadar berisi kata-kata indah tapi juga mempunyai makna yang dalam pula. Dengan demikian, akan 'menggoncang hati nurani'. Maksud kata 'menggoncang' ialah menyentuh hati. Menyentuh perasaaan pembaca. Agar menjadi insan yang lebih baik toleran.

Pernyataan Penting Penyair dalam Puisi 'Sajak' Karya Sanusi Pane


Secara naratif (bercerita) pernyataan penting Sanusi Pane dala Puisi 'Sajak' bisa dijelaskan sebagai berikut:

Sebuah sajak tidak hanya berisi kata yang cantik dan yummy didengar, tapi juga harus dipertimbangkan pilihan katanya sebab niscaya akan mempunyai makna yang berbeda.

Setelah membaca sajak, orang niscaya akan berpikir seberapa besar lengan berkuasa sajak yang telah dibaca. Apakah bisa diambil hikmah (pelajaran) dari sajak yang telah dibaca.

Seorang penyair tidak menyusun kata kering makna, tapi muncul dari dalam hari.

Dengan demikian, pembaca akan tersentuh perasaannya. Seakan-akan saat membaca sebuah sajak, pembaca akan merasa bercermin.

Demikian klarifikasi arti dan makna puisi 'Sajak' karya Sanusi Pane. Semoga bisa memperlihatkan citra dan klarifikasi yang memadai, meskipun masih sangat sederhana.
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