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Place online trades for virtually any domestic stocks, international stocks via ADRs1, or initial public offerings (IPOs)2 whenever TD Ameritrade is a member of the selling group and you qualify. And with access to a spectrum of resources like real-time quotes, charts, third-party analysis reports, and the most advanced trading platforms, it can help ensure you have the power to build your stock trading strategy the way you want.

$0 commissions on online stock,
ETF, and options trades

U.S. exchange-listed stocks, ETFs, and options. $0.65 per option contract

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Why choose TD Ameritrade for stock trading?

  • Types of stock trading supported - Equities, international stocks trading, and IPOs
  • No subscription or platform fees - Get access to any of our trading platforms, streaming news, and expert research without an additional fee. 
  • Intelligent order routing - Enter stock orders knowing that we're committed to route your order quickly to pursue execution at the best available price.
  • Powerful stock trading platforms - Use our Web Platform or thinkorswim to help you reach your full trading potential.
  • Free independent research - Gain market insight and ideas from third-party market gurus at Morningstar, CFRA (formerly S&P Capital IQ) and Marketedge®.
  • Helpful stock trading tools and research - Create a screener to help you find stocks that match your trading goals based on your own criteria, or choose a pre-defined screen to help you get started.

Trade on platforms that bring out your inner trader

With our Web Platform and thinkorswim, you'll have access to the tools and research you need to generate ideas, analyze trades, and validate your trading strategy.

Investing Platforms

Invest with confidence with our classic and next gen web platforms or the useful TD Ameritrade mobile app.

 

Features include:

  • Stock valuation – Allows you to compare a stock relative to the industry average or versus its peer such as a PE ratio to help you determine if a stock is undervalued or overvalued.
  • Stock Screeners
  • Timely, third-party research
  • In-depth education
  • Customize your trading dashboard
  • Convenient account management
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thinkorswim Trading Platforms

Professional-level trading technology, elite tools, and insight generation at your fingertips.

 

Features include:

  • Company Profile** – Provides a hypothetical stock price based on a company’s revenue drivers to help you identify if a stock is potentially undervalued or overvalued.
  • Stock Screeners
  • Streaming real-time data
  • Customizable charts
  • Integrated one-click trading
  • Test strategies without risking a dime with paperMoney®
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You ask, we answer

Whatever support you need, our service team can help. From account setup to platform help to assistance placing trades, we're here for you every step of the way. Call 800-454-9272 to speak with a trading specialist, visit a branch, or chat with us online.

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Level II Quotes are free to non-professional clients. Access to real-time data is subject to acceptance of the exchange agreements. Professional access and fees differ. See our commission and brokerage fees for details.

All investing involves risk, including loss of principal.  When redeemed, an investment may be worth more or less than the original investment amount.

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

1Investments in ADRs can involve special tax reporting and risks, including currency fluctuations and political, economic and social instability. Financial and other disclosure requirements may differ from U.S. public companies and may be limited. ADRs are also subject to certain exception fees. Please refer to our brokerage fees to learn more.

2Before investing in an Initial Public Offering, be sure that you are fully aware of the risks involved with this type of investing. There are a variety of risk factors typically associated with investing in new issue securities, any one of which may have a material and adverse effect on the price of the issuer’s common stock. For a review of some of the more significant factors and special risks related to IPOs, we urge you to read our Risk Disclosure Statement.

*$0 commission applies to exchange-listed U.S. stock, domestic and Canadian ETF, and option trades. $0.65 per options contract fee, with no exercise or assignment fees. A $6.95 commission applies to online trades of over-the-counter (OTC) stocks (stocks not listed on a U.S. exchange).

**Company Profile (Trefis) information/estimates provided by Insight Guru, a separate and unaffiliated firm. Stock prices are impacted by numerous factors and estimates of prices in the future are not guaranteed.

International investments involve special risks, including currency fluctuations and political and economic instability.

The paperMoney application is for educational purposes only. Successful virtual trading during one time period does not guarantee successful investing of actual funds during a later time period as market conditions change continuously.

Execution price, speed and liquidity are affected by many factors, including market volatility, size and type of order and available market centers.

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.

Research provided by unaffiliated third-party sources is deemed reliable by TD Ameritrade. However, TD Ameritrade does not guarantee accuracy and completeness, and makes no warranties with respect to results to be obtained from use. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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.

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