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TD Ameritrade has been acquired by Charles Schwab. Now you’ll get access to thinkorswim® trading platforms and robust trading education at Schwab, along with great service, a commitment to low costs, and a wide range of wealth management and investing solutions.

Open an account at Schwab today. You can still open an account at TD Ameritrade and we’ll let you know when your account is ready to be moved in early 2024.

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Our education center is routinely restocked and refreshed so you have timely information when you need it. Whether it's personal finance, trading, retirement, or market news, you have access to insights that can help you make smarter investment choices.

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Whether you're new to investing, a seasoned veteran, or somewhere in between, we  have a variety of resources for you. Get educated on the strategies, products, and asset classes that could form the foundation of your portfolio. Learn more
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From beginners learning to start trading stocks to active traders using advanced option strategies, this is the place for you. Learn about the basic fundamentals of trading, technical analysis, options, and futures. Learn more

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You work hard to stay ahead of today's demands, with the hope of one day enjoying a comfortable retirement. Are your plans on track? Read about plan types, retirement income and budgeting, and how to pursue and enjoy a retirement lifestyle. Learn more

Virtual events

  • Techncial analysis

    Welcome to our four-part series of the Technical Analysis virtual workshop, designed to introduce you to technical analysis, and how it can help inform your trading and investing decisions. You'll learn about support and how to identify potential entry and exit signals.

  • Options strategies

    In this four-part Options Strategies virtual workshop, you'll learn what options are and ways to trade them. Our team of education coaches will explain how options are priced and what influences the value of an options contract so you can better understand how to choose the appropriate option strategy for your individual trading goals. We'll cover strategies intended to generate income in a portfolio, to buy a stock at a desired price, and manage risk.

  • Advanced concepts

    Designed for those with a solid understanding of options looking to explore more advanced strategies: long vertical spreads, iron condors, calendar spreads, and diagonal spreads. Our education coaches will explain the ideal outcomes, characteristics, benefits, risks, and ways many options traders use to construct and manage an options portfolio.

  • thinkorswim desktop®

    Join us for this three-part virtual workshop series focused on learning how to use the thinkorswim desktop platform. This event is designed for those looking to become more familiar with the features and functionality of thinkorswim to increase confidence in using this award-winning platform.

  • Planning for income & withdrawal strategies in retirement

    Enroll in this free, two-day workshop, led by our experienced coaching team. They will share practical investing strategies and unique insights to help you identify your financial goals, tolerate risk, develop your investing style, and allocate the right mix of assets.

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  • Best Online Broker for Stock Trading Platform & Research

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  • Best for Beginners

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Get in touch Call or visit a branch

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Content intended for educational/informational purposes only. Not investment advice, or a recommendation of any security, strategy, or account type.

Market volatility, volume and system availability may delay account access and trade executions.

Options involve risks and 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 trading options.

Supporting documentation for any claims, comparison, statistics, or other technical data will be supplied upon request. 

All investing involves risks, including the loss of principal. 

TD Ameritrade was evaluated against 14 other online brokers in the 2022 StockBrokers.com Online Broker Review. The firm was rated #1 in the categories "Platforms & Tools" (11 years in a row), "Desktop Trading Platform: thinkorswim®" (10 years in a row), "Active Trading" (2 years in a row), "Options Trading," "Customer Service," and "Phone Support." TD Ameritrade was also rated Best in Class (within the top 5) for "Overall Broker" (12 years in a row), "Education" (11 years in a row), "Commissions & Fees" (2 years in a row), "Offering of Investments" (8 years in a row), "Beginners" (10 years in a row), "Mobile Trading Apps" (10 years in a row), "Ease of Use" (6 years in a row), "IRA Accounts" (3 years in a row), "Futures Trading" (3 years in a row), and "Research" (11 years in a row). Read the full article.

**TD Ameritrade was named Best Broker for Stock Trading Platform and Research in NerdWallet's 2021 Best-Of Awards.

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