TD Ameritrade vs Chase You Invest Trade Review
To start this comparison, first, we will take a look at the online broker commission rates for placing regular stock and options trades. TD Ameritrade charges more than Chase You Invest Trade for placing regular stock trades ($6.95 and $2.95, respectively). Looking at trading options, TD Ameritrade's base fee is $6.95 while Chase You Invest Trade's is $N/A. Option contracts are pricier at Chase You Invest Trade, costing $N/A versus $0.75 at TD Ameritrade. It's important to note that not all brokers charge a flat fee per trade. Thus, it is important to read the full commission notes for each broker, which we include with each online broker review.
Next to commission rates, being able to trade what you want is important. Chase You Invest Trade provides its clients with Stock Trading and Mutual Funds while TD Ameritrade provides clients access to Stock Trading, Options Trading, Mutual Funds, Forex Trading and Futures Trading. Looking at mutual funds, TD Ameritrade offers its clients access to 12418 different mutual funds while Chase You Invest Trade has 2700 available funds, a difference of 9,718. Commission free ETFs can also be valuable for customers, TD Ameritrade offers 313 commission free ETFs versus Chase You Invest Trade's total of N/A.
Trading access aside, by comparing popular features and functionality, we can break down relevant differences between both brokers. TD Ameritrade makes virtual trading available to clients, while Chase You Invest Trade does not. Taking a look at mobile trading, Chase You Invest Trade offer clients access to an iPhone App and Android App while TD Ameritrade has an iPhone App, iPad App and Android App. Not to be left out, online banking is also a nice benefit for many investors, and some brokerages provide these services to clients. Checking Accounts, Debit Cards and Credit Cards are available to clients of TD Ameritrade while Chase You Invest Trade offers customers Checking Accounts, Savings Accounts, Debit Cards, Credit Cards and Mortgage Loans. On the whole, when it comes to tools, research, and mobile trading, TD Ameritrade posted awards Best in Class - Platforms & Tools, Best in Class - Research and Best in Class - Mobile Trading in 2018, while Chase You Invest Trade found itself with none of these.
Overall, TD Ameritrade comes out on top with 4.50 stars over Chase You Invest Trade's 3.00 stars.
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Options are not suitable for all investors as the special risks inherent to options trading may expose investors to potentially rapid and substantial losses. Options trading privileges subject to TD Ameritrade review and approval. Please read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before investing in options.
Offer valid for one new Individual, Joint or IRA TD Ameritrade account opened by 9/30/2019 and funded within 60 calendar days of account opening with $3,000 or more. To receive $100 bonus, account must be funded with $25,000-$99,999. To receive $300 bonus, account must be funded with $100,000-$249,999. To receive $600 bonus, account must be funded with $250,000 or more. Offer is not valid on tax-exempt trusts, 401k accounts, Keogh plans, Profit Sharing Plan, or Money Purchase Plan. Offer is not transferable and not valid with internal transfers, accounts managed by TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC, TD Ameritrade Institutional accounts, and current TD Ameritrade accounts or with other offers. Qualified commission-free Internet equity, ETF or options orders will be limited to a maximum of 250 and must execute within 90 calendar days of account funding. No credit will be given for unexecuted trades. Contract, exercise, and assignment fees still apply. Limit one offer per client. Account value of the qualifying account must remain equal to, or greater than, the value after the net deposit was made (minus any losses due to trading or market volatility or margin debit balances) for 12 months, or TD Ameritrade may charge the account for the cost of the offer at its sole discretion. TD Ameritrade reserves the right to restrict or revoke this offer at any time. This is not an offer or solicitation in any jurisdiction where we are not authorized to do business. Please allow 3-5 business days for any cash deposits to post to account. Taxes related to TD Ameritrade offers are your responsibility. Retail values totaling $600 or more during the calendar year will be included in your consolidated Form 1099. Please consult a legal or tax advisor for the most recent changes to the U.S. tax code and for rollover eligibility rules. (Offer Code 264)
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