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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 has access to an offering 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.

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.

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Waiver of NASDAQ Level II and Streaming News subscription fees applies to non-professional clients only. Access to real-time market data is conditioned on acceptance of exchange agreements. Professional access differs and subscription fees may apply. For details, see our commissions and rates.

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.

*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® software 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. To receive real time quotes on a paperMoney account, the paperMoney account must be linked to a TD Ameritrade account funded with at least $500.

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

Trades executed in multiple market lots on the same trading day are charged a single commission. Trades partially executed over multiple trading days are subject to commission charges for each trading day.

Research provided by unaffiliated third-party sources. 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.

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.

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