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Zecco Zap Trade Review

The Revolutionary New Way to Trade Stocks from Zecco

If you've ever seen news break on a stock you either own, or have considered owning, and wanted to place a trade instantly, Zecco has created a tool that will let you do it. No longer do you need to switch from the news site you were reading, log onto your trading account, and then place the trade in hopes of getting a decent execution. Zecco's Zap Trade will allow you to place that trade instantly. The best part is the tool is free!

What is Zap Trade?

Zecco Zap Trade is a unique, first-of-its-kind stock trading tool. Zap Trade is a free Firefox plug-in that lets investors place stock trades and get real-time quotes while visiting popular investment and research websites. Here's how it works:

  • Click the [Z] on select sites
  • Get a real-time stock quote
  • Complete the trade ticket
  • Place a trade with Zecco Trading without leaving the site you're on

The Zap Trade plug-in scans and pre-fills your ticket while conducting research or getting news on leading investing websites such as:

In order to use Zap Trade, you must have a brokerage account with Zecco and have Fire Fox as your default web browser. The plugin won't work with Microsoft Internet Explorer. If you've always used Internet Explorer because that's what came installed on your computer, you should definitely get a copy of Fire Fox. The advantages over I.E. are enormous. Firefox is safer, faster, and easier to use than Internet Explorer. It's very popular among those who make their money online. If you're an online trader, you definitely fit into the category of those who make their money online.

Our Opinion: Zap Trade works as advertised, and is a tool that in certain situations can save you valuable time. As every successful trader knows, time is money. It's definitely worth having.