I just signed up, and before I proceed any further with linking my accounts can someone explain why Commonstock needs access to placing trades in my linked accounts?![](https://cdn.commonstock.com/db445c47b708684a15d4323c4f3fbcba2adc8978026880d567276b528cea10c4-1440x2960.jpg)

You don't NEED to, it's optional. But sort of neat being integrated. No worries, no dollar values are revealed to other users and you CAN make it PRIVATE to you only.

You don't have to use Commonstock to place trades. Just a feature.

"Mac" Rowland

This member connected a brokerage account and is sharing trades and portfolio performance with the community. 