Comparison Saxo Bank vs TD Ameritrade

The InvestorGreg.net broker comparisons assess over a dozen different brokers, finding the best online trading brokers. This comparison page compares Saxo Bank vs TD Ameritrade. Is Saxo Bank or TD Ameritrade a better online broker?

First of all, we’ll compare the commission fees of the two brokers. The commission fee of Saxo Bank on regular transactions of the stock exchange is from 0.1% commission, and TD Ameritrade has a commission fee of $6.95. Let’s analyze the commission fees on trading options. Saxo Bank has a commission fee of from £2.50 per lot, TD Ameritrade has a commission fee of $6.95 + $0.75. Now, let’s compare commission fees in Forex, the commission fee of Saxo Bank is from 0.4 pips, and the commission fee of TD Ameritrade is $0.10 per 1,000 units. The full online broker reviews contains more detailed information on the brokers’ commission fees.

Investors should always know about types of online trading supported by broker and about tools provided by them in trading. It is very important information as well. Let’s compare them. are Saxo Bank provides customers with Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, Forex Trading, Futures Trading, Crypto Trading, Robo Advisor, and TD Ameritrade provides customers with Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, Forex Trading, Futures Trading. Concerning the platforms, Saxo Bank uses Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Android App, iOS App, while TD Ameritrade uses Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, Android App, iOS App.

Finally, by comparing the two online brokers, we want to pay attention to the year and country of establishing, the regulatory authorities and the possibility of withdrawing funds. Saxo Bank was founded in 1992 in Denmark, and it is regulated by FCA, FSA, DFSA, ASIC, FSC. And TD Ameritrade was founded in 1975 in United States, and it is regulated by SEC, FINRA. We can withdraw funds from Saxo Bank with the help of Bank Wire, 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 withdrawal time for Saxo Bank is 1-2 business days, and that one for TD Ameritrade is one Business Day.

Overall, Saxo Bank boasts 4.1 stars versus TD Ameritrade 4.5 stars.

Overall Rating

 
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
 
Saxo Bank
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
CFDs
Futures
Metals
Cryptocurrency
Saxo Bank
Stock
From 0.1% commission
ETFs
From 0.1% commission
Options
From £2.50 per lot
Mutual Funds
N/A
Bonds
From 0.05% commission
Forex Spreads
From 0.4 pips
CFDs
From £0.85
Futures
From £3 per lot
Metals
From 0.1% commission
Cryptocurrency
0.1%
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
CFDs
N/A
Futures
$2.25 fee per contract
Metals
N/A
Cryptocurrency
N/A

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
Saxo Bank
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
TD Ameritrade
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
Saxo Bank
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
Saxo Bank
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
TD Ameritrade
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
Saxo Bank
Android App
iOS App
TD Ameritrade
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Saxo Bank
Minimum deposit
£500
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
TD Ameritrade
Minimum deposit
None
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
Saxo Bank
Bank Wire
Withdrawal Time
1-2 business days
Withdrawal Fee
0
TD Ameritrade
Bank Wire
Withdrawal Time
One Business Day
Withdrawal Fee
Free

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
Saxo Bank
Сountry of Origin
Denmark
Year Founded
1992
Regulated By
FCA, FSA, DFSA, ASIC, FSC
TD Ameritrade
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
1975
Regulated By
SEC, FINRA

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
Saxo Bank
Phone
+44 207 151 2100
Email
LondonReception@saxobank.com
Live Chat
-
TD Ameritrade
Phone
Yes
Email
Yes
Live Chat
Yes (In-App Chat)

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