4-star brokerage firm rating

Thinkorswim Fees Schedule, IRA Accounts Rates, Margin Interest Rates, Stock Trading Costs 2013




Thinkorswim Fees, Trading Commission Structure, and Investment Products


ProductPrice
Stocks and ETFs $9.99
Stocks and ETFs broker assisted $49.99
Stocks and ETFs Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Telephone System $34.99
Options $9.99 plus $0.75 per contract
No-load mutual funds $49.99
Treasuries at auction $25 flat fee
All other bonds and CMOs, CDs on a net yield basis
Futures $3.50 per contract (inclusive of exchange fees)

Investments stocks, bonds, mutual funds, options, ETFs, bonds, CDs, UITs, futures and forex
Thinkorswim minimum deposit to open account $0 for cash account, $2,000 for margin account


Thinkorswim Margin Rates



Margin interest rates vary with the base rate and in accordance with the following schedule based on the size of the margin debit balance.


 
Dollar Range Above/Below Base Rate*
Above $ 999,999 - 1.50%
$250,000 - $999,999 - 0.75%
$100,000 - $249,999 - 0.50%
$50,000 - $99,999 - 0.25%
$25,000 - $49,999 + 0.75%
$10,000 - $24,999 + 1.00%
Under $10,000 +1.25%


*The current base rate is 7.75%

When setting the base rate, Thinkorswim considers indicators including, but not limited to, commercially recognized interest rates, industry conditions relating to the extension of credit, the availability of liquidity in the marketplace, the competitive marketplace and general market conditions.



Cash Sweep Vehicles Interest Rates



Thinkorswim FDIC Insured Deposit Account Rates


 
Dollar Range Interest Rate Annual Percentage Yield
$0.01 - $4,999.99 0.04999% 0.05%
$5,000.00 - $24,999.99 0.04999% 0.05%
$25,000.00 - $99,999.99 0.04999% 0.05%
$100,000.00 - $199,999.99 0.04999% 0.05%
$200,000.00 + 0.04999% 0.05%


Cash in the IDA is held at TD Bank, N.A., TD Bank USA, N.A., or both. Assets at each bank will be eligible for FDIC insurance of up to $250,000 per depositor. Because there are two banks in the IDA program, IDA balances could be covered for up to $500,000 per depositor. TD Bank N.A. and TD Bank USA, N.A. are affiliates of Thinkorswim.



Thinkorswim Cash Rates



 
Dollar Range Interest Rate Annual Percentage Yield
$0.01-$1,999 0.04999% 0.05%
$2,000-$9,999 0.04999% 0.05%
$10,000-$24,999 0.04999% 0.05%
$25,000-$99,999 0.04999% 0.05%
$100,000 and above 0.04999% 0.05%


Effective August 11, 2009. Subject to change without prior notice. Please call (800) 669-3900 for current rates.



Thinkorswim Service Fees



  Thinkorswim Thinkorswim Apex
Certificate    
Delivery3 $50 No Charge (up to four certificates per calendar year)
Transfer of Ownership3 $70 No Charge (up to four certificates per calendar year)
Checking    
Checkbook Reorder $9.95/100, $19.90/200, $39.80/400; IRA - Free/20 No Charge
Copy of Check $15 No Charge
Miscellaneous    
Overnight Delivery Billed at cost No Charge
Stop Payment $25 No Charge
Reorganization    
Mandatory $20 No Charge
Voluntary Tender Offer $30 No Charge
Statements and Trade Confirmations    
Electronic Statements No Charge No Charge
Paper Monthly Statements by U.S. Mail 4 $2 No Charge
Paper Quarterly Statements by U.S. Mail $2 No Charge
Paper Trade Confirmations by U.S. Mail $2 No Charge
Replacement Paper Statements by U.S. Mail $5 No Charge
Replacement Paper Trade Confirmations by U.S. Mail $5 No Charge
Transfers4 5    
Outbound Full Account Transfer $75 No Charge
Outbound Partial Account Transfer $25 No Charge
Wires (Outgoing) Domestic/International $25 No Charge

All prices shown in U.S. dollars. Fees charged may vary by program, location or arrangements. Fees are subject to change upon 30 days notice to you. TD AMERITRADE charges a sales fee on certain sell transactions. The sales fee is assessed at a rate consistent with Section 31 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.




Thinkorswim Exception Fees




All prices shown in U.S. dollars. Fees charged may vary by program, location or arrangements. Fees are subject to change upon 30 days notice to you. TD AMERITRADE charges a sales fee on certain sell transactions. The sales fee is assessed at a rate consistent with Section 31 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.




Thinkorswim Monthly Subscription Fee



  Thinkorswim Thinkorswim Apex
Description Non-professional clients Professional clients Non-professional clients Professional clients
NASDAQ Level II $9.99 - FREE -
Streaming News $29.99 $99.00 FREE FREE
Market Edge® Daily $9.99 $9.99 $7.49 $7.49
Market Edge® Daily Plus 19.99 19.99 $14.99 $14.99


Professional clients may subscribe to real-time quote subscriptions:
NASDAQ Level I - $20.00 - FREE
NASDAQ Level I and Level II - $50.00 - FREE
Real-Time OPRA Quotes - $23.00 - FREE
Real-Time AMEX Quotes - $30.20 - FREE
Real-Time NYSE Quotes - $127.25 - $127.25


Zacks Elite



Subscription Length Thinkorswim Thinkorswim Apex
1 Month $39 $35
1 Year $349 $299
3 Years $699 $599
5 Year $899 $799





Thinkorswim Fees are as of 2013 and are subject to change. For the most recent information go here:


This article was updated on 01/25/2013.




Related articles

Please share us with your friends





Online broker promotions:
Copyright ©2009-2013 Brokerage-Review.com. All rights reserved.
The stock brokerage firm you select is solely responsible for its services to you, the user. Brokerage-Review.com shall not be liable for any damages or costs of any type arising out of or in any way connected with your use of a brokerage house's services. Brokerage-Review.com has partner relationships with other companies. As a partner, we often provide reviews of products and services based on our personal opinions. We are not compensated for positive reviews. While we strive to make sure that the information we present here is true and accurate upon publication, the rates and offers that we share with you may change without notice, so please visit the sites we reference for more up to date information ©2012-2013.