Now introducing commission-free trading

Applies to US exchange listed stocks, ETFs, and options. A USD$0.70 per contract fee applies for options trades. A USD$7.44 commission applies to trades of over-the-counter (OTC) stocks which includes stocks not listed on a U.S. exchange.

Tools & Platforms

Trade like the pros with our powerful platforms and tools

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World domination might not be on your horizon, but dominating the market is. Keep your strategies sharp and on target. From industry-leading charting and advanced derivatives trading tools to idea generation, the thinkorswim desktop platform and thinkorswim Mobile app can help you make more-informed trading decisions.

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thinkorswim Desktop

A powerful trading platform for serious traders looking for:

  • Professional-level features to perform analyses, test strategies, and monitor potential risk/reward
  • Tools, such as market scans, that help you generate ideas
  • The ability to test your strategies with paperMoney®
  • Onboarding tools like the Learning Centre to get started quickly
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thinkorswim Web

Trade right from your browser with the online trading platform that gives you:

  • A fully integrated environment to monitor and trade seamlessly across web, desktop, and mobile
  • Preconfigured strategies so you can go from analysis to trade in just one click
  • Powerful visualisations to help you more intuitively understand your trades and positions
  • Monitor your positions and watchlists while you trade
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thinkorswim Mobile

Trade stocks, ETFs, options, and futures using sophisticated tools on the App Store's #1-rated trading app. You get:

  • The power of thinkorswim packed into your mobile device
  • More feature-rich charts than any other mobile platform
  • The ability to test your strategies with paperMoney, a virtual trading platform
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24/5 Trading

Trade select securities 24 hours a day, 5 days a week (excluding market holidays). With 24/5 trading, you can trade on the U.S. markets on your schedule—and take advantage of more potential opportunities.
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Free investing education articles and videos

Explore articles on an array of topics, like investing in U.S. markets, stocks, options, futures, strategies, and more. Choose from our robust catalog of instructional videos about strategies, products, and concepts.
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Support and training

Get access to videos, webcasts, the latest on new platform features, and more. Onboarding resources for thinkorswim, such as the thinkManual and Learning Centre, help you begin trading right away.
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The TD Ameritrade Difference

Our trading platforms come with the backing of value, support, and knowledge—giving you more than just a technical edge.
  • No platform fees*

    Never pay a fee to use our trading platforms
  • Extensive education

    Sharpen your trading skills with interactive resources on topics, like futures, options, and more
  • Knowledgeable support

    Hit the ground running with onboarding resources and support

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*Service and exception fees still apply

Now introducing commission-free trading

Applies to US exchange listed stocks, ETFs, and options. A USD$0.70 per contract fee applies for options trades. A USD$7.44 commission applies to trades of over-the-counter (OTC) stocks which includes stocks not listed on a U.S. exchange.