About IORC

The Mission of the Investing Online Resource Center

First unveiled on December 15, 1999, the Investing Online Resource Center (IORC) is the only independent, non-commercial organization dedicated solely to serving the individual consumer who invests online or is considering doing so.

If you have additional questions about the Investing Online Resource Center please contact NASAA:

Bob Webster

Director of Communications
North American Securities Administrators Association

(202)737-0900 ext. 105

bw@nasaa.org

Jerry Munk

Investor Education Manager
North American Securities Administrators Association

(202)737-0900 ext. 114

The IORC is funded by the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA).

This Web site was developed to:

Set out the key facts about online investing.
Make available the key information needed for informed decision making by consumers.
Outline the rights of online investors and dispute resolution alternatives.

Online Broker Ratings (ratings/rankings)

In general, online brokerage ratings indicate the level of customer service or satisfaction with the online brokerage firm. There are several sources of online broker ratings and each may use different criteria in their ratings. In addition, the online broker ratings sources are not regulated entities. Investors should keep in mind that while a brokerage firm may be ranked #1, that is in terms of customer satisfaction and it does not mean that they will have a better chance of making you money.