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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.

Makna Pilihan Kata Puisi 'Dalam Gelombang' Karya Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana

Pilihan kata dalam puisi Dalam Gelombag karya Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana (St Takdir Alisyahbana) sangat khas. Selain tentu mempunyai makna yang sangat dalam, pilihan kata dalam puisi karya tokoh angkatan Pujangga Baru ini. Dengan ciri khas pilihan kata yang bersayap-sayap dan masih terpengaruh oleh puisi lama, puisi Dalam Gelombang karya Syahbana ini sanggup dianalisis dan dipahami maknanya menurut pilihan kata.

Berikut ini yaitu teks lengkap puisi Dalam Gelombang karya Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana:

Dalam Gelombang

Alun bergulung naik meninggi,
Turun melembah jauh ke bawah,
Lidah ombak menyerak buih,
Surut kembali di air gemuruh.


Kami mengalun di samud'ra-Mu,
Bersorak bangga tinggi membukit,
Sedih mengaduh jatuh ke bawah,
Silih berganti tiada berhenti.

Di dalam suka di dalam duka,
Waktu bah'gia waktu merana,
Masa tertawa masa kecewa,
Karni berbuai dalam nafasmu,
Tiada kuasa tiada berdaya,
Turun naik dalam 'rama-Mu.

St. Takdir Alisjahbana (1984:4)

Dalam artikel ini, tidak lagi dibahas perihal makna puisi Dalam Gelombang menurut parafrasenya. Karena parafrase puisi Dalam Gelombang milik St Takdir Alisjahbana ini sudah ada dalam artikel sebelumnya yang berjudul: Memahami Isi Puisi 'Dalam Gelombang'  Karya Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana.

Dalam artikel ini dijelaskan perihal keindahan dan makna puisi menurut pilihan katanya. Berikut ini hasil analisis puis Dalam Gelombang karya Sutan Takdir Alisyahbana:

Penggunaan Rima Puisi 'Dalam Gelombang' Karya Sutan Takdir Alisyahbana

Rima yang dimaksud dalam analisis puisi ini yaitu penggunaan bunyi, baik dalam satu bait, maupun dalam satu larik.

Penggunaan Sinonim

Penggunaan sinonim dengan pertimbangan rima dalam satu larik, sangat tampak pada bait pertama Puisi 'Dalam Gelombang' Milik Takdir.

Alun bergulung naik meninggi,
Turun melembah jauh ke bawah,
Lidah ombak menyerak buih,
Surut kembali di air gemuruh.

Hampir di setiap baris terdapat penggunaan sinonim dengan suara yang mirip. Larik perta, terdapat kata alun bergulung, kedua kata ini bersinonim, yaitu sama-sama sanggup diartikan sebagai naik-turun. Dalam kata alun dan bergulung sama-sama terdapat suara l dan suara u. Sementara keduanya sama-sama mengandung kata nasal (n dan ng). Begitu juga dengan kata naik meninggi. Kata naik otomatis meninggi, kedua kata tersebut mengandung karakter suara n dan suara i.

Pada baris kedua, penggunaan sinonim dirangkaikan dalam tiga tingkatan, yaitu turun-melembah-bawah. Ketiga rangkaian kata itu mempunyai makna yang sama. melembah artinya menuju ke lembah, sementara lembah artinya daerah yang lebih rendah, menuju daerah yang lebih rendah artinya sama saja, turun. Kalau turun pastilah ke bawah.

Pada baris keempat, juga terdapat kata yang bersinonim, yaitu surut - kembali. Kedua kata ini bersinonim. Artinya surut yang kembali, artinya kembali ya surut.

Penggunaan Banyak Aliterasi

Masih berkaitan dengan suara dalam puisi Dalam Gelombang karya St Takdir Alisyahbana, ada penggunaan aliterasi. Aliterasi yaitu pengulangan suara konsonan yang berurutan (KBBI V Luring).

Aliterasi-aliterasi yang terdapat dalam puisi 'Dalam Gelombang' yaitu sebagai berikut:

Alun bergulung naik meninggi,
Turun melembah jauh ke bawah,
Lidah ombak menyerak buih,
Surut kembali di air gemuruh.

Kami mengalun di samud'ra-Mu,
Bersorak bangga tinggi membukit,
Sedih mengaduh jatuh ke bawah,
Silih berganti tiada berhenti.

Di dalam suka di dalam duka,
Waktu bah'gia waktu merana,
Masa tertawa masa kecewa,
Karni berbuai dalam nafasmu,
Tiada kuasa tiada berdaya,
Turun naik dalam 'rama-Mu.

Masing-masing larik yang tebal di atas, mengandung aliterasi. Mari kita bahas larik puisi Dalam Gelombang yang mengandung aliterasi di atas.

Turun melembah jauh ke bawah

dalam larik puisi di atas, terdapat pengulangan suara beruntun tiga kali dalam satu larik. Huruf yang sama dalam baris itu yaitu suara -ah. dalam kata melembah, jauh, dan bawah.

Bersorak bangga tinggi membukit

dalam bari puisi tersebut, terdapat aliterasi b. Masing-masing kata yang mengandung suara b yaitu bersorak, gembira, dan membukit. Meskipun tidak semuanya mrupakan kata dasar, tapi penggunaan aliterasi dalam puis itu, juga memperdalam makna dan menambah keindahan puisis.

Sedih mengaduh jatuh ke bawah

Dalam baris puisi Dalam Gelombang di atas, terdapat aliterasi h di selesai kata yang ditulis empat kali secara beruntun.

Di dalam suka di dalam duka

Jelas, aliterasi yang terdapat dalam puisi di atas yaitu aliterasi d. 

Silih berganti tiada berhenti

Menurut penulis, ini yaitu aliterasi yang paling keren yang terdapat dalam puisi 'Dalam Gelombang'. Baris tersebut mengandung aliterasi /ti/. Penggunaan kata yang berurut menyerupai ini, menambah keindahan dan makna puisi.

Pemenggalan Kata dan Penghilangan Huruf

Selain alasannya yaitu belum adanya kaidah penulisan, penggunaan tanda baca yang tidak semestinya beredar luas dalam penutur bahasa Indonesia. Meskipun penggunaan tanda baca yang tidak sesuai kaidah, tapi sebuah penggunaan tanda baca telah menjadi ciri khas seorang penyari.

Berikut ini yaitu penggunaan apostrof dan penghilangan karakter yang menjadi ciri khas Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana, masing-masing dalam kata:

samud'ra
bah'gia
'rama

Masing-masing kata di atas, bila ditulis dengan ejaan yang telah disempurnakan kini ini, yaitu sebagai berikut:

samud'ra = samudera
bah'gia = bahagia
'rama = irama

Pemenggalan-pemenggalan menyerupai ini, juga menjadi ciri khas yang dimiliki oleh Chairil Awar.

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