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The best of TD Ameritrade is now at Schwab

TD Ameritrade has been acquired by Charles Schwab. The best of TD Ameritrade is now available at Schwab.

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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What you came here for is now at Schwab

Power your trading with thinkorswim®, now at Schwab. Get access to the innovative desktop, web, and mobile trading platforms.
Get the same great pricing you expect from us at Schwab too. We'll always be committed to giving you transparent pricing.
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Should I open an account at Schwab or TD Ameritrade?

In most cases, it makes sense to open a new account at Schwab, since the best of TD Ameritrade is now available at Schwab, and more. Now you get access to thinkorswim trading platforms and robust trading education at Schwab, along with Schwab's great service, commitment to low costs, and a wide range of wealth management and investing solutions.

However, if you're interested in trading futures and forex products, or using portfolio margin, we recommend that you open a TD Ameritrade account for the best experience.

Futures trading, forex trading and portfolio margin will be available at Schwab in early 2024. Once available, we will move your account to Schwab.

Please note that futures trading, forex trading, and portfolio margin in a TD Ameritrade account is subject to approval. Futures and forex trading services are provided by Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC.

How can I trade futures or forex?

Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. ("Schwab") and TD Ameritrade, Inc., members SIPC, are separate but affiliated subsidiaries of The Charles Schwab Corporation.

Futures, futures options, and forex trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. Please read the Risk Disclosure Statement prior to trading futures products, and the NFA booklet Trading Forex: What Investors Need to Know prior to trading forex products.

Futures and forex accounts are not protected by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC).

Futures, futures options and forex trading services provided by Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC. Trading privileges subject to review and approval. Not all clients will qualify. Forex accounts are not available to residents of Ohio or Arizona.

Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC, a CFTC-registered Futures Commission Merchant and NFA Forex Dealer Member. Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC is a subsidiary of The Charles Schwab Corporation.

Use of portfolio margin involves unique and significant risks, including increased leverage, which increases the amount of potential loss, and shortened and stricter time frames for meeting deficiencies, which increase the risk of involuntary liquidation. Client, account, and position eligibility requirements exist and approval is not guaranteed.

Carefully read the Portfolio Margin Risk Disclosure Statement, Margin Handbook and Margin Disclosure Document for specific disclosures and more details. You may also contact TD Ameritrade at 800-669-3900 for copies.

It is the client’s obligation to evaluate the risks of portfolio margin when making investment decisions. TD Ameritrade reserves the right at its sole discretion to decline a client the use of portfolio margin. In the event TD Ameritrade decides to terminate a client’s use of portfolio margin, the client’s account may be converted to the standard margin account. The conversion of a portfolio margin account to a margin account may require the liquidation of positions.

This is not an offer or solicitation in any jurisdiction where we are not authorized to do business or where such offer or solicitation would be contrary to the local laws and regulations of that jurisdiction, including, but not limited to persons residing in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, UK, and the countries of the European Union.

Brokerage services provided by TD Ameritrade, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, a subsidiary of The Charles Schwab Corporation. TD Ameritrade is a trademark jointly owned by TD Ameritrade IP Company, Inc. and The Toronto-Dominion Bank. © 2023 Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. All rights reserved.