Sharebuilder

[DougG]

I just started an account with them, never invested in stock before and heard this was the simplest to start with so i went with them, and also because of the 50 free dollar promotion. i got my account all set up but i do not see the 50 dollars in it available to invest. does it take a period of time for this to show up to be able to invest with?
thanks
doug

[simpletron]

ShareBuilder from ING DIRECT

** You must open a new account with ShareBuilder and deposit at least $50 to be eligible for this promotion. Initial deposit must be completed by 4/16/10. ShareBuilder will deposit a $50 bonus approximately 4-6 weeks after your first $50 deposit. The $50 bonus offer is available for Individual, Joint and Custodial accounts only. Offer not valid for IRAs or ESAs. The $50 bonus from ShareBuilder is not available for withdrawal for 90 days after it is awarded to your account. This offer is not valid with any other offers and is non-transferrable. Limit one ShareBuilder account bonus per unique customer or custodial beneficiary. ShareBuilder reserves the right to terminate this offer at any time and to refuse or recover any promotion award if ShareBuilder determines that it was obtained under wrongful or fraudulent circumstances, that inaccurate or incomplete information was provided in opening the account, or that any terms or ShareBuilder's Account Agreement has been violated. Offer expires 4/16/10.