When it comes to investing, putting a little money aside each month can go a long way. Remember the story of the tortoise racing the hare? ShareBuilder's automatic investing philosophy helps you plan for your future through steady, dollar-based investing. Most online brokers make you buy full shares of stock, but we let you buy "partial shares" so that the amount you invest fits your budget.

Also, the term "Automatic" means your plan runs on a regular schedule. You decide how often to invest - weekly, biweekly, monthly, or when you have the money - and ShareBuilder handles the rest. All trades are executed on Tuesday, (with the exception of market holidays). For more information, view our trading calendar.