Best Online Brokerage

TD AMERITRADE's awards and accolades

Looking for one of the best online brokerage services? TD AMERITRADE is continually listening to the needs of our clients and responding to their feedback. Our efforts to provide investors with powerful trading tools, great service and exceptional value have resulted in TD AMERITRADE receiving recognition from well-known third-parties such as J.D. Power & Associates and Barron's.



Number 1 online broker

"Ranked #1 online broker"
Earned four stars and ranked #1 online broker in Barron’s 2007 Review of Online Brokers, March 2007. Awarded four stars in 2006 and 2005. TD AMERITRADE Apex™ earned a four-star rating in Barron’s Review of Online Broker March 2005.
2008 Forbes Best Big Companies

"Forbes Best Big Companies"
TD AMERITRADE is listed as one of Forbes 2008 Best Big Companies, December 2007. Also awarded for 2007 in December 2006.
J.D. Power and Associates Call Center Certification | TD AMERITRADE

"An Outstanding Customer Service Experience"
Awarded in 2006, 2005 and 2004. First in financial services industry to receive J.D. Power and Associates Call Center Certification, May 2004.
Customer Respect Group "Customer Respect Index"
Named as a leader in North American Financial Services Firms on how online customers are treated. September 2005.
Corporate Insight's e-Monitor Report "E-Mail Customer Service"
TD AMERITRADE receives an "A" for e-mail service in Corporate Insight's e-Monitor Report on E-Mail Customer Service, May 2005.
Change Sciences Research "Web Design Best Practices"
Named as a leader in ease-of-use by Change Sciences Research, Q1 2004.

Stocks and Commodities "Reader's Choice Award"
Stocks and Commodities "Reader's Choice Award" for best online brokerage company, February 2004.
Forbes Best of the Web | TD AMERITRADE

"Best of the Web"
Named by Forbes as one of the "Best of the Web," January 2004.
Named by Forbes as one of the "Best of the Web," January 2003.
The Wall Street Journal "Top Choice"
Named "Top Choice" Internet Broker by The Wall Street Journal, "The Cranky Consumer Column," May 2002.
*The Best Web Browser-Based Online Broker by Barron’s, 3/5/2007 based on Trade Experience, Trading Technology, Usability, Range of Offerings, Research Amenities, Portfolio Analysis & Reports, Customer Service & Access, and Costs. Barron’s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones, L.P.