TD Ameritrade
About TD Ameritrade
TD Ameritrade, now integrated into Charles Schwab, is renowned for its thinkorswim platform - widely considered one of the best trading platforms ever built for options and futures trading.
Brokerage Charges
Equity Delivery
USD 0
Equity Intraday
USD 0
Account Opening
USD 0
Account Maintenance
INR 0 (Standard)
Key Details
| Broker Type | Global |
| Founded | 1975 |
| Headquarters | Omaha, USA |
| Trading Platforms | thinkorswim, TD App |
| Segments | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Forex |
| User Rating | 4.7 / 5.0 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- thinkorswim is world-class
- Paper trading available
- Excellent education center
- Futures and forex trading
- Zero commissions on stocks
Cons
- Being merged into Schwab
- Complex for beginners
- Some legacy issues
- International access varies
- Platform transition ongoing