E*TRADE vs TD Ameritrade

E*TRADE is an online broker with one of the best user interfaces. How does it compare to TD Ameritrade? Read our comparison chart below.

E*TRADE offers stock trades at $0 per trade. There is a $500 minimum deposit, no maintenance fee and no inactivity fee.

While TD Ameritrade offers $0 commission online stock, ETF, and option trades. This online broker also has more than 100 branch locations. There is no minimum deposit, no maintenance fee, and no inactivity fee.

Compare E*TRADE with TD Ameritrade, side-by-side.

	E*TRADE	TD Ameritrade
	SPECIAL OFFER Learn more about ETRADE - Learn More* Read E*TRADE Review	OFFER Commission-Free Trading - Online Stock, ETF and Option Trades - Learn More
	Benefits and Features
Stock Trading	$0 per trade	$0 commission for online stock, ETF, and option trades
Options Trading	$0 per trade + $0.65 per contract $0 per trade + $0.50 per contract if you make 30+ trades a quarter	$0.65 per contract
Annual Fee	None
Minimum Deposit	$0 for self-directed brokerage accounts; Managed portfolios start at $500 minimum	$0
Mutual Fund Trading	$0 for no-load, no-transaction-fee funds; $19.99 for transaction-fee funds	Up to $49.95 or $74.95 for buys. $0 for sells
Commission Free ETFs	250+	550+ Commission-Free ETFs
Live Chat Support		Yes
Penny Stocks
Broker Assisted Trades	$25 + Regular Commission	$25
Inactivity Fee	$0	$0
Maintenance Fee	$0	$0
Online Platform		Yes
Banking	Checking account offers no minimum balance requirements, free online bill pay, and unlimited debit card and check transactions.	Cash Management account offers free ATM withdrawals, no monthly maintenance fees, free online bill pay, and free check writing.
Mobile App		Yes
Desktop App	E*TRADE Pro (requires you to execute at least 30 trades during a calendar quarter or maintain brokerage account balance of at least $250,000)	Thinkorswim
Forex Trading		Yes
Futures Trading	$1.50 per contract, per side + fees (excluding bitcoin futures)	$2.25 per contract (plus exchange & regulatory fees)
Bond Trading		Yes
CFD Trading		No
Currency Trading		Yes
Customer Service	800-387-2331	(800) 669-3900 (Open 24/7)
Locations		More than 100 locations in 34 states
Seminars		Online webcast
Trading Platform		thinkorswim
Virtual Trading	Yes	Yes
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Pros & Cons	Pros: Expansive set of resources and tools Easy to use website Industry leader Cons: Trade fees
Bottom Line	Online broker with one of the best user interfaces... Read full review
	Learn more about ETRADE ETRADE Account - Up to $6,000 Bonus E*TRADE Account - Up to $5,000 Bonus	Commission-Free Trading - Online Stock, ETF and Option Trades Open an IRA in 15 minutes or less
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