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February 23, 2023

Use the StockBrokers.com online brokerage comparison tool to compare over 150 different account features and fees across Ally Invest, Charles Schwab, J.P. Morgan Self-Directed, eToro, E*TRADE, Fidelity, Firstrade, Interactive Brokers, Merrill Edge, Robinhood, SoFi Invest, tastyworks, TD Ameritrade, TradeStation, Tradier, Vanguard, and Webull. Compare trading commissions, account fees, trading platforms and tools, stock research functionality, mobile stock apps, beginner investor education, and current special offers.

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Overall RatingTD Ameritrade
Overall 5/5 Stars
Commissions & Fees 4.5/5 Stars
Investment Options 5/5 Stars
Platforms & Tools 5/5 Stars
Mobile Trading Apps 5/5 Stars
Research 5/5 Stars
Customer Service 4.5/5 Stars
Education 5/5 Stars
Ease Of Use 5/5 Stars
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Trading FeesTD Ameritrade
Minimum Deposit $0.00
Stock Trades $0.00
Penny Stock Fees (OTC) $6.95
Mutual Fund Trade Fee Varies
Options (Base Fee) $0.00
Options (Per Contract) $0.65
Futures (Per Contract) $2.25
Broker Assisted Trade Fee $25
Margin RatesTD Ameritrade
Margin Rate Under $25,000 12.50%
Margin Rate $25,000 to $49,999.99 12.00%
Margin Rate $50,000 to $99,999.99 11.00%
Margin Rate $100,000 to $249,999.99 10.75%
Margin Rate $250,000 to $499,999.99 10.50%
Margin Rate $500,000 to $999,999.99 Varies
Margin Rate Above $1,000,000 Varies
Account FeesTD Ameritrade
IRA Annual Fee $0.00
IRA Closure Fee $0.00
Account Transfer Out (Partial) $0.00
Account Transfer Out (Full) $75.00
Options Exercise Fee $0.00
Options Assignment Fee $0.00
Investment OptionsTD Ameritrade
Stock Trading Yes
Margin Trading Yes
Fractional Shares No
OTC Stocks Yes
Options Trading Yes
Complex Options Max Legs 4
Futures Trading Yes
Forex Trading Yes
Crypto Trading No
Crypto Trading - Total Coins 0
Mutual Funds (No Load) 3698
Mutual Funds (Total) 5876
Bonds (US Treasury) Yes
Bonds (Corporate) Yes
Bonds (Municipal) Yes
Advisor Services Yes
International Countries (Stocks) 0
Order TypesTD Ameritrade
Order Type - Market Yes
Order Type - Limit Yes
Order Type - After Hours Yes
Order Type - Stop Yes
Order Type - Trailing Stop Yes
Order Type - OCO Yes
Order Type - OTO Yes
Order Type - Broker Assisted Yes
BeginnersTD Ameritrade
Education (Stocks) Yes
Education (ETFs) Yes
Education (Options) Yes
Education (Mutual Funds) Yes
Education (Bonds) Yes
Education (Retirement) Yes
Retirement Calculator Yes
Investor Dictionary Yes
Paper Trading Yes
Videos Yes
Webinars Yes
Webinars (Archived) Yes
Progress Tracking Yes
Interactive Learning - Quizzes Yes
Stock Trading AppsTD Ameritrade
iPhone App Yes
Android App Yes
Apple Watch App Yes
Trading - Stocks Yes
Trading - After-Hours Yes
Trading - Simple Options Yes
Trading - Complex Options Yes
Order Ticket RT Quotes Yes
Order Ticket SRT Quotes Yes
Stock App FeaturesTD Ameritrade
Market Movers (Top Gainers) Yes
Stream Live TV Yes
Videos on Demand Yes
Stock Alerts Yes
Option Chains Viewable Yes
Watch List (Real-time) Yes
Watch List (Streaming) Yes
Watch Lists - Create & Manage Yes
Watch Lists - Column Customization Yes
Watch Lists - Total Fields 514
Stock App ChartingTD Ameritrade
Charting - After-Hours Yes
Charting - Can Turn Horizontally Yes
Charting - Multiple Time Frames Yes
Charting - Technical Studies 400
Charting - Study Customizations Yes
Charting - Stock Comparisons Yes
Trading PlatformsTD Ameritrade
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Desktop Trading Platform Yes
Desktop Platform (Mac) Yes
Web Trading Platform Yes
Paper Trading Yes
Trade Journal Yes
Watch Lists - Total Fields 514
Stock Chart FeaturesTD Ameritrade
Charting - Adjust Trades on Chart Yes
Charting - Indicators / Studies 429
Charting - Drawing Tools 24
Charting - Notes Yes
Charting - Index Overlays Yes
Charting - Historical Trades Yes
Charting - Corporate Events Yes
Charting - Custom Date Range Yes
Charting - Custom Time Bars Yes
Charting - Automated Analysis Yes
Charting - Save Profiles Yes
Trade Ideas - Technical Analysis Yes
Charting - Study Customizations 9
Charting - Custom Studies Yes
Day TradingTD Ameritrade
Streaming Time & Sales Yes
Streaming TV Yes
Direct Market Routing - Stocks Yes
Ladder Trading Yes
Trade Hot Keys Yes
Level 2 Quotes - Stocks Yes
Trade Ideas - Backtesting Yes
Trade Ideas - Backtesting Adv Yes
Short Locator No
Order Liquidity Rebates No
Research OverviewTD Ameritrade
Research - Stocks Yes
Research - ETFs Yes
Research - Mutual Funds Yes
Research - Pink Sheets / OTCBB Yes
Research - Bonds Yes
Screener - Stocks Yes
Screener - ETFs Yes
Screener - Mutual Funds Yes
Screener - Bonds Yes
Misc - Portfolio Allocation Yes
Stock ResearchTD Ameritrade
Stock Research - PDF Reports 6
Stock Research - Earnings Yes
Stock Research - Insiders Yes
Stock Research - Social Yes
Stock Research - News Yes
Stock Research - ESG No
Stock Research - SEC Filings Yes
ETF ResearchTD Ameritrade
ETFs - Strategy Overview Yes
ETF Fund Facts - Inception Date Yes
ETF Fund Facts - Expense Ratio Yes
ETF Fund Facts - Net Assets Yes
ETF Fund Facts - Total Holdings No
ETFs - Top 10 Holdings Yes
ETFs - Sector Exposure Yes
ETFs - Risk Analysis Yes
ETFs - Ratings Yes
ETFs - Morningstar StyleMap Yes
ETFs - PDF Reports Yes
Mutual Fund ResearchTD Ameritrade
Mutual Funds - Strategy Overview Yes
Mutual Funds - Performance Chart Yes
Mutual Funds - Performance Analysis Yes
Mutual Funds - Prospectus Yes
Mutual Funds - 3rd Party Ratings Yes
Mutual Funds - Fees Breakdown Yes
Mutual Funds - Top 10 Holdings Yes
Mutual Funds - Asset Allocation Yes
Mutual Funds - Sector Allocation Yes
Mutual Funds - Country Allocation No
Mutual Funds - StyleMap Yes
Options TradingTD Ameritrade
Option Chains - Basic View Yes
Option Chains - Strategy View Yes
Option Chains - Streaming Yes
Option Chains - Total Columns 35
Option Chains - Greeks 5
Option Chains - Quick Analysis Yes
Option Analysis - P&L Charts Yes
Option Probability Analysis Yes
Option Probability Analysis Adv Yes
Option Positions - Greeks Yes
Option Positions - Greeks Streaming Yes
Option Positions - Adv Analysis Yes
Option Positions - Rolling Yes
Option Positions - Grouping Yes
BankingTD Ameritrade
Bank (Member FDIC) No
Checking Accounts Yes
Savings Accounts No
Credit Cards Yes
Debit Cards Yes
Mortgage Loans No
Customer ServiceTD Ameritrade
Phone Support (Prospect Customers) Yes
Phone Support (Current Customers) Yes
Email Support Yes
Live Chat (Prospect Customers) Yes
Live Chat (Current Customers) Yes
24/7 Support Yes
OverallTD Ameritrade
Overall 5/5 Stars
Commissions & Fees 4.5/5 Stars
Investment Options 5/5 Stars
Platforms & Tools 5/5 Stars
Mobile Trading Apps 5/5 Stars
Research 5/5 Stars
Education 5/5 Stars
Ease Of Use 5/5 Stars
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  • check_box_outline_blankcheck_boxFidelity
  • check_box_outline_blankcheck_boxFirstrade
  • check_box_outline_blankcheck_boxInteractive Brokers
  • check_box_outline_blankcheck_boxJ.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing
  • check_box_outline_blankcheck_boxMerrill Edge
  • check_box_outline_blankcheck_boxRobinhood
  • check_box_outline_blankcheck_boxSofi Invest
  • check_box_outline_blankcheck_boxtastytrade
  • check_box_outline_blankcheck_boxTD Ameritrade
  • check_box_outline_blankcheck_boxTradeStation
  • check_box_outline_blankcheck_boxTradier
  • check_box_outline_blankcheck_boxVanguard
  • check_box_outline_blankcheck_boxWebull

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