EBAY, eBay Inc.

** On its third quarter fiscal 2011, EBAY posted revenue of nearly $3.0 billion, a 32% increase year over year.

For Barron's 16th survey, they're trying to do something a little different to reflect a more diverse marketplace of brokers and investors. Barrons focused more on helping our readers figure out whether a brokerage is the right home for part—or all—of their portfolio.

Buying stocks is one of the most over-hyped activities in the business world today. Online stock brokers allow you to bridge the gap between Wall Street and Main Street, so you can trade stocks in the blink of an eye with just the click of a button.