TD AMERITRADE

Presented
by
P. Devi Hemalatha
TK. Sanjeevi Kumar
 CONTENT
 Introduction
 History
 TD Ameritrade Doing Activity
 Key Dates
 Functions
 Investments can I make with a TD Ameritrade
 Trades
 Types of Accounts
 TD Ameritrade Clearing Inc.,
 Client Services
 Webs sites
 TD Ameritrade —An Introduction
TD Ameritrade is one of the best known stock trading houses and is one of
the largest discount online stock brokers right now in U.S.

 No extra charges for stocks under $1

 Flat fee regardless of number of shares

 Large, well known, established company with many branches

 13 trading tools to choose from

 No monthly inactivity fees

 For above reason its clear & simple

 History
TD Ameritrade is one of largest
brokerage in the world, TD Ameritrade was
founded in 1971 as First Omaha Securities.
The current headquarter is located at Omaha,
Nebraska USA. TD Ameritrade is a brokerage
and banking company listed in Nasdaq with
ticker: AMTD. TD Ameritrade also acquired
ThinkorSwim (TOS) this part year. It currently
uses its own clearing service to hold the client
asset.
 TD Ameritrade Doing Activity:
 A company that offers brokerage services over the
Internet. It allows clients to buy, sell, and short sell
stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other investment ,
Vehicles etc..,
 TD Ameritrade (AMTD)
Commission

• $9.99 flat trade commission for any amount of stocks

• Options commission: $9.99 plus $0.75 per contract

Investment products

• Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, options, ETFs

Trading Fees

• High
 Company Perspectives:

•
Our mission is to be the largest broker in the world for individual consumer investors as
measured by agency trades (not revenues, not investment banking, not market making,
and not principal trades--only agency trades).

Key Dates:
•
1975: J. Joe Ricketts establishes First Omaha Securities, Inc. as a discount broker.
1987: First Omaha is renamed TransTerra Co.
1988: Accutrade, a TransTerra subsidiary, is the first company to introduce touchtone
telephone trading.
1995: TransTerra acquires K. Aufhauser & Co., the first company with an Internet
trading site.
1997: Ricketts completes initial public offering of newly named Ameritrade Holding
Corporation.
1998: Ameritrade Holding enables customers to invest overseas for the first time through
an agreement with German concern Deutsche Bank AG.
1994:Beginning of Online Trading .
 Functions:

• Ameritrade Holding claimed it would be able to handle 400,000 trades

per day, or approximately six times the company's capacity in 1999. With
its focus centered on capturing the business to take advantage of its
potential, Ameritrade Holding moved resolutely forward, intent on
becoming the market leader in the decade ahead.
• Principal Subsidiaries: Ameritrade, Inc.; Accutrade, Inc.; Advanced
Clearing, Inc.; AmeriVest, Inc.
• Principal Competitors: E*Trade Group, Inc.; TD Waterhouse Group,
Inc.; The Charles Schwab Corporation.
 Trade
• Stock Trading:
 Place online trades for nearly any domestic stock.
 Trade quickly & conveniently with a online experience that is smart, fast
and dynamic.
• Options Trading:
 Option trading with Low commissions & contract fees,
 Fast way to enter even multiledged orders
 Variety way of ways to get information
• Future Trading:
 Access a wide array of investments including oil and energy, gold and
other metals, interest rates, indexes, grains, livestock, currencies and etc.
 Optimize your investment strategy through diversification and leverage
 Market conditions and economic events nearly 24 hours a day, 6 days a
week.
• Forex Trading:
 Learn how to add currency trading to your stock, options and futures investment strategy.
 Trade forex on the thinkorswim from TD Ameritrade platform or your mobile device.
 You'll find more than 100 currency pairs available at TD Ameritrade

• Mutual Fund Trading:

 Get access to more than 13,000 mutual funds from leading fund families
 including hundreds with no-transaction-fee funds (NTFs) –and the tools to help identify which might
be right for you

• ETF Trading :
 Discover how Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) can add diversity to your portfolio.
 TD Ameritrade offers 100+ commission-free ETFs selected by Morningstar Associates
 as well as all of the tools and resources you need to find ETFs that align with your investment
strategy.
TYPES OF ACCOUNTS
IN
TD AMERITRADE
 TYPES OF ACCOUNTS

• Standard Accounts
• Retirement Accounts
• Education Savings Accounts
• Specialty Investing Accounts
 investments can I make with a
TD Ameritrade account

• You can trade stocks, options, mutual funds,

ETFs, bonds , UITs and REITs in a standard
account. Please note that investment choices
may vary in less common account types such
as Trust accounts, 529 education accounts, and
pension plans. Each plan will specify what
types of investments are allowed.
• Minimum amount required for opening an account:
• There is no minimum to open an account, however, a $2,000 deposit is
required to be considered for margin and options privileges, regardless of
any promotional offer.
• The fastest way to open a new account:
• The online application is the fastest way to open and fund an account. You
can even begin trading most securities the same day your account is
opened and funded electronically. You may also speak with a New Client
Consultant at 800-454-9272. We're here 24 hours a day, seven days
a week.
• Types of investments can I make with a TD Ameritrade account:
You can trade stocks, options, mutual funds, ETFs, bonds and CDs, UITs
and REITs in a standard account. Please note that investment choices may
vary in less common account types such as Trust accounts, 529 education
accounts, and pension plans. Each plan will specify what types of
investments are allowed.
 Can I trade margin or options:
 As you're completing the account application, simply complete the margin and/or
options section. We'll review the information, and if appropriate, extend margin and/or
options privileges to your account.
 Margin and option trading pose additional investment risks and are not suitable for
all investors. In addition, certain account types may not be eligible for margin, options,
or advanced options trading privileges. Please read
Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options,
Margin Disclosure Document, Margin Account Handbook, and
Day Trading Margin Requirements.
 Can I write checks from my account:
 As a client, you get unlimited check writing with no per-check minimum amount. Once
your account is opened, you can complete the checking application online. Please note:
your TD Ameritrade account is not FDIC-insured or bank guaranteed.
 Do I earn interest in my account:
TD Ameritrade pays interest on eligible free credit balances in your account. Simple
interest is calculated on the entire daily balance and is credited to your account monthly.
This service is subject to the current TD Ameritrade rates and policies, which may
change without notice. current interest rates.
• Can I trade OTC bulletin boards, pink sheets or penny stocks:
Over-the-counter bulletin board (OTCBB), pink sheets and penny stocks can be bought and sold via the
Web, IVR phone system or with a broker for the same flat, straightforward pricing that you get with other
types of trades. Before placing an order for an OTCBB security, please review the OTCBB Securities
Trading Rules. You should also take the time to carefully research the company and examine your
investment objectives.

• How do I endorse stock certificates over to TD Ameritrade to open an

account:
On the back of the certificate designate TD Ameritrade, Inc. as the attorney to transfer the stock. This
means the securities are negotiable only by TD Ameritrade, Inc. and can be mailed safely. Then all you
need to do is sign and date the certificate; you can leave all the other areas blank. Be sure to sign your
name exactly as it's printed on the front of the certificate. Requirements may differ for entity and corporate
accounts. Additionally, there may be additional paperwork needed when the account registration does not
match the name(s) on the certificate. For more information, please contact a New Client Consultant at 800-
454-9272.

• Can I receive statements electronically:

You can choose to receive both your statements and trade confirmations via an email notice
 WEBSITE

• Website: www.tdameritrade.com
• : www.amtd.com
 CLIENT SERVICES
• Your questions and concerns are important to us. We're
available by phone, online or in a branch. You can call or
email 24 hours a day, seven days a week — our
representatives are ready to answer your questions, send
you information or help you fill out forms.
• Please have your UserID and password or account and
PIN ready when you call.
•  Opening a new account? 800-454-9272
• To reach a Client Services Representative
or our Interactive Voice Response System
Interactive Voice Response User Guide or
800-669-3900
402-970-5805