You pay only $9.99 per Internet equity trade - market or limit. See how we compare. Whether it's 100 shares or 10,000 shares, you still pay only $9.99 per Internet equity trade!
Orders executed in multiple lots on the same trading day will be charged a single commission. When an order is partially executed over multiple trading days, the order is subject to a separate commission charge for each trading day.
IVR Equities
TD AMERITRADE
Schwab
Fidelity
E*Trade
1,000 Shares
$34.99
$13.95
$67.50
$12.99
5,000 Shares
$34.99
$13.95
$247.50
$57.99
10,000 Shares
$34.99
$13.95
$472.50
$132.99
Place equity trades by our IVR Phone System and pay just $34.99 per trade. Compare our phone trading against the competition.
Broker-Assisted Equities
TD AMERITRADE
Schwab
Fidelity
E*Trade
1,000 Shares
$44.99
$33.95
$181.00
$57.99
5,000 Shares
$44.99
$33.95
$741.00
$102.99
10,000 Shares
$44.99
$33.95
$1441.00
$177.99
For only $44.99 per equity trade - market or limit - you can speak one-on-one with a licensed broker. Take a
look at what the competition charges.
If you invest in mutual funds, TD AMERITRADE is the place for you. We offer over 1,300 no-transaction-fee (NTF) mutual funds. Otherwise, you pay just $49.99 per trade - no matter how much you invest in a no-load fund.
While Load Funds are not included in the comparison chart, TD AMERITRADE does not charge a commission on Load Fund trades. However, such funds are subject to fees charged by the Fund Family as detailed in the fund prospectus.
Please note: No-transaction fee (NTF) funds (except ProFunds and Rydex) held 180 days or less are subject to a Short-Term Redemption fee, which is a flat fee of $49.99. This fee is in addition to any fees addressed in the fund's prospectus.
TD AMERITRADE receives remuneration from fund companies participating in its no-load, no-transaction-fee program for record-keeping and shareholder services, and other administrative services. The amount of TD AMERITRADE's remuneration for these services is based in part on the amount of investments in such funds by TD AMERITRADE clients. No-transaction-fee funds have other fees and expenses that apply to a continued investment in the fund and are described in the prospectus.
IVR Mutual Funds
TD AMERITRADE
Schwab
Fidelity
E*Trade
No-Transaction-Fee Funds
No commission
No commission
No commission
No commission
5,000 No-Load Funds
$49.99
$49.95
$75.00
$19.99
10,000 No-Load Funds
$49.99
$49.95
$75.00
$19.99
25,000 No-Load Funds
$49.99
$49.95
$140.63
$19.99
We offer over 1,300 no-transaction-fee funds. Otherwise, you pay a flat commission of $49.99 per trade.
While Load Funds are not included in the comparison chart, TD AMERITRADE does not charge a commission on Load Fund trades. However, such funds are subject to fees charged by the Fund Family as detailed in the fund prospectus.
Please note: No-transaction fee (NTF) funds (except ProFunds and Rydex) held 180 days or less are subject to a Short-Term Redemption fee, which is a flat fee of $49.99. This fee is in addition to any fees addressed in the fund's prospectus.
TD AMERITRADE receives remuneration from fund companies participating in its no-load, no-transaction-fee program for record-keeping and shareholder services, and other administrative services. The amount of TD AMERITRADE's remuneration for these services is based in part on the amount of investments in such funds by TD AMERITRADE clients. No-transaction-fee funds have other fees and expenses that apply to a continued investment in the fund and are described in the prospectus.
Broker-Assisted Mutual Funds
TD AMERITRADE
Schwab
Fidelity
E*Trade
No-Transaction-Fee Funds
No commission
$25.00
No commission
No commission
5,000 No-Load Funds
$49.99
$74.95
$100.00
$64.99
10,000 No-Load Funds
$49.99
$74.95
$100.00
$64.99
25,000 No-Load Funds
$49.99
$74.95
$187.50
$64.99
We offer over 1,300 no-transaction-fee funds. Otherwise, you can place mutual fund trades with the assistance of a licensed TD AMERITRADE broker for just $49.99 per trade - no matter how much you invest in a no-load fund.
While Load Funds are not included in the comparison chart, TD AMERITRADE does not charge a commission on Load Fund trades. However, such funds are subject to fees charged by the Fund Family as detailed in the fund prospectus.
Please note: No-transaction fee (NTF) funds (except ProFunds and Rydex) held 180 days or less are subject to a Short-Term Redemption fee, which is a flat fee of $49.99. This fee is in addition to any fees addressed in the fund's prospectus.
TD AMERITRADE receives remuneration from fund companies participating in its no-load, no-transaction-fee program for record-keeping and shareholder services, and other administrative services. The amount of TD AMERITRADE's remuneration for these services is based in part on the amount of investments in such funds by TD AMERITRADE clients. No-transaction-fee funds have other fees and expenses that apply to a continued investment in the fund and are described in the prospectus.
If you trade options, TD AMERITRADE is the place for you. You pay just $9.99 for an Internet options trade, plus $0.75 per contract. Compare our options commission structure to the competition. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors.
Touch-Tone Options
TD AMERITRADE
Schwab
Fidelity
E*Trade
5 contracts
$38.74
$17.70
$48.75
$16.81
10 contracts
$42.49
$21.45
$52.50
$20.63
20 contracts
$49.99
$28.95
$60.00
$28.27
Place options trades by our IVR Phone System and pay just $34.99 per trade, plus $0.75 per contract. Compare our phone trading against the competition.
Broker-Assisted Options
TD AMERITRADE
Schwab
Fidelity
E*Trade
5 contracts
$48.74
$37.70
$58.75
$61.81
10 contracts
$52.49
$41.45
$62.50
$65.63
20 contracts
$59.99
$48.95
$70.00
$73.27
Speak with a licensed broker to place your options trade for only $44.99 per trade plus $0.75 per contract.
Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors.
Orders executed in multiple lots on the same trading day will be charged a single commission. When an order is partially executed over multiple trading days, the order is subject to a separate commission charge for each trading day.
Note: Fee changes may vary by program, location or arrangement. Fees are subject to change upon 30 days notice to you. All prices are shown in U.S. dollars. Fees charged may vary by program, location or arrangements. TD AMERITRADE charges a sales fee on certain sell transactions. The sales fee is assessed at a rate consistent with Section 31 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.
Please note: No-transaction fee (NTF) funds (except ProFunds and Rydex) held 180 days or less are subject to a Short-Term Redemption fee, which is a flat fee of $49.99. This fee is in addition to any fees addressed in the fund's prospectus.
TD AMERITRADE receives remuneration from fund companies participating in its no-load, no-transaction-fee program for record-keeping and shareholder services and other administrative services. The amount of TD AMERITRADE remuneration for these services is based in part on the amount of investments in such funds by TD AMERITRADE clients. No-transactions-fee funds have other fees and expenses that apply to a continued investment in the fund and are described in the prospectus.
* The Fund Family will charge fees as detailed in the fund prospectus.
Note: Fee changes may vary by program, location or arrangement. Fees are subject to change upon 30 days notice to you. All prices are shown in U.S. dollars. Fees charged may vary by program, location or arrangements. TD AMERITRADE charges a sales fee on certain sell transactions. The sales fee is assessed at a rate consistent with Section 31 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.
Note: Options exercises and assignments will incur a $19.99 commission. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors.
Note: Fee changes may vary by program, location or arrangement. Fees are subject to change upon 30 days notice to you. All prices are shown in U.S. dollars. Fees charged may vary by program, location or arrangements. TD AMERITRADE charges a sales fee on certain sell transactions. The sales fee is assessed at a rate consistent with Section 31 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.
All Buy orders for bonds are subject to a 5 bond ($5,000 par value) minimum. Online CD Buy orders are subject to a 2 CD ($2,000 par value) minimum.
TD AMERITRADE may act as principal on any fixed-income transaction. When acting as principal, we will add a markup to any purchase, and subtract a markdown from every sale. This markup or markdown will be included in the price quoted to you.
Note: Fee changes may vary by program, location or arrangement. Fees are subject to change upon 30 days notice to you. All prices are shown in U.S. dollars. Fees charged may vary by program, location or arrangements. TD AMERITRADE charges a sales fee on certain sell transactions. The sales fee is assessed at a rate consistent with Section 31 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.
E*Trade - $12.99 pricing for clients with less than $50,000 in assets and less than or equal to 29 Trades Per Quarter (TPQ). For orders involving securities listed
on national securities exchanges a fee of $.015 per share will apply to that portion of the order that exceeds 2,000 shares. Mutual fund transactions fee: broker
$64.99/online $19.99. Options orders include the $0.014/contract Options Regulatory Fee.
Fidelity - Rates based on Bronze level clients (less than $25,000 in assets and less than 9 TPQ). Orders over 1,000 shares incur an additional $.015 per share for
each share over 1,000. Mutual fund transactions fee: broker 0.75% of principal min. $100, max. $250; touch-tone 25% off broker-assisted rates, min. $75, max.
$187.50; online $75.
Schwab - Assumes trades made with securities that are not proprietary Schwab ETFs.
The information provided here is believed, but not guaranteed, to be true. This information does not account for different levels of service that may be provided or
for special rates based on total account value or trading volume. The comparison is based on the standard trading platform and does not include all trading
platforms the identified firms may provide. The data contained in this section was verified as of 01/20/10.
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