Questions & Answers about TD Ameritrade
What are the account minimums with TD Ameritrade?
No account minimums.
Will an account with TD Ameritrade be appropriate for me if I rarely trade?
Maybe.
Does TD Ameritrade charge any inactivity fees?
No.
Does TD Ameritrade offer any commission free products that other brokerages do not?
Does TD Ameritrade offer any sign up bonuses in 2024?
Does TD Ameritrade enable trading in crypto products?
TD Ameritrade has lagged in accessing crypto products, but you can now access some of the publicly listed products online.
Will TD Ameritrade offer me access to IPOs and other hard to access products?
TD Ameritrade is rarely involved in the offering group on IPOs.
Does TD Ameritrade provide access to any proprietary investment research?
Does TD Ameritrade offer a reliable trading platform for frequent traders?
Think or swim is considered to be a very good platform for active traders.
Does TD Ameritrade offer Apple and Google apps with reliable real time quotes?
Yes.
Does TD Ameritrade offer any online tutorials for novice investors?
Yes.
Does TD Ameritrade offer any online tutorials for more advanced investors?
Yes.
Does TD Ameritrade offer access to debt products and, if so, what are their commissions?
Yes, they make a market in debt products ranging from high grade corporate debt to junk bonds. Commissions are built into the pricing.
What cash instruments does TD Ameritrade offer for uninvested cash?
No, TD Ameritrade has never offered this.
Does TD Ameritrade provide access to brokered CDs?
Yes, they have offered this in the past, but it has not been a priority for them in recent years and it is unclear if it is continuing.