Comparison E*TRADE vs TD Ameritrade

A dozen different brokers were comparatively assessed on InvestorGreg.net, and the best online trading brokers were found. Here, we compare E*TRADE vs TD Ameritrade. Which of them: E*TRADE or TD Ameritrade a better online broker?

Firstly, let’s compare commission fees provided by these brokers for regular transactions. E*TRADE has a commission fee of $6.95, and TD Ameritrade has a commission fee of $6.95. Let’s analyze the commission fees on trading options. E*TRADE has a commission fee of $6.95 + $0.75 per contract, TD Ameritrade has a commission fee of $6.95 + $0.75. The full online broker reviews contains more detailed information on the brokers’ commission fees.

It is important for investors to know what types of online trading broker supports and what tools they can use for trading. Let’s compare them. Stocks Trading, Penny Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, Futures Trading, Crypto Trading, Robo Advisor are provided to customers by E*TRADE and Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, Forex Trading, Futures Trading are provided by TD Ameritrade. As for platforms, E*TRADE offers Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, Android App, iOS App, while TD Ameritrade offers Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, Android App, iOS App.

In conclusion, when comparing the two online brokers, we should pay our attention to the year and country of foundation, the regulatory authorities and ways to withdraw funds. E*TRADE was founded in 1982 in United States, and it is regulated by FINRA,. And TD Ameritrade was founded in 1975 in USA, and it is regulated by SEC, FINRA. We can withdraw funds from E*TRADE with the help of Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard, and its withdrawal fee is $0. And TD Ameritrade provides the ability to withdraw funds with the help of Bank Wire, and its withdrawal fee is free. The time for withdrawal in E*TRADE is 3 days, and that one in TD Ameritrade is one Business Day.

As a result, the rating of E*TRADE is 4.3 stars versus that of TD Ameritrade of 4.5 stars.

Overall Rating

 
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
 
E*TRADE
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
TD Ameritrade
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education

Fees

Fees
Stock
ETFs
Options
Mutual Funds
Bonds
Forex Spreads
Futures
Metals
Cryptocurrency
E*TRADE
Stock
$6.95
ETFs
$19.99
Options
$6.95 + $0.75 per contract
Mutual Funds
$49.99
Bonds
$1
Forex Spreads
N/A
Futures
$2.50 per side, per contract
Metals
$1.50 per contract
Cryptocurrency
$1.50 per side, per contract
TD Ameritrade
Stock
$6.95
ETFs
Commission-free
Options
$6.95 + $0.75
Mutual Funds
Commission-free
Bonds
Commission-free
Forex Spreads
$0.10 per 1,000 units
Futures
$2.25 fee per contract
Metals
N/A
Cryptocurrency
N/A

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
E*TRADE
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
TD Ameritrade
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor

Platforms

Platforms
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
E*TRADE
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
TD Ameritrade
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
E*TRADE
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
TD Ameritrade
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
E*TRADE
Android App
iOS App
TD Ameritrade
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
E*TRADE
Minimum deposit
$100
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
TD Ameritrade
Minimum deposit
None
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
E*TRADE
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
3 days
Withdrawal Fee
$0
TD Ameritrade
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
One Business Day
Withdrawal Fee
Free

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
E*TRADE
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
1982
Regulated By
FINRA
TD Ameritrade
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
1975
Regulated By
SEC, FINRA

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
E*TRADE
Phone
800-387-2331
Email
Email form
Live Chat
Yes
TD Ameritrade
Phone
Yes
Email
Yes
Live Chat
Yes (In-App Chat)

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