Scotia iTrade vs TD Direct Investing

Updated 4 Aug 2022
Scotia iTrade
TD Direct Investing
 
Description
Advanced tools and in-depth research to help your investments grow.Whether you're getting started, prefer to work with an experienced professional, or want to invest for yourself not by yourself, TD is ready to help you make the right decisions.
Basics
Account Funding Options
Bank transfer, Electronic funds transfer, Transfer authorization requestCheck, Electronic bank deposit, Physical stock certificates, Wire transfer
Advisory Services
NoYes
Apps
Android, iOSAndroid, iOS
Company Founded
19961855
Company Headquarters
Toronto, CanadaToronto, Canada
Minimum Age
18 years18 years
Minimum Deposit
$0.00$0.00
Minimum Trade
$0No minimum trade required
Regulator
IIROCCIPF, IIROC
Signup Bonus Gift
NoneNone
Trading
Copy Trading
NoYes
Crypto Trading
NoNo
cTrader Trading
NoNo
ETF Trading
YesYes
Forex Trading
NoNo
Fractional Share Trading
NoNo
Futures Trading
NoNo
International Markets Trading
YesYes
MetaTrader 4 Trading
NoNo
MetaTrader 5 Trading
NoNo
Mutual Funds Trading
YesYes
Options Trading
YesYes
OTCBB / Pink Sheets
NoYes
Paper Trading
YesYes
Penny Stock Trading
YesYes
Social Trading
NoNo
Stock Trading
YesYes
Tradable Assets
Bonds, Equities, ETFs, GICs, New Issues, Mutual Funds, OptionsBonds, ETFs, Fixed Income, FOREX, Futures, Mutual Funds, Options, Stocks
Tradable Markets
NASDAQ, NYSE, TSXNASDAQ, NYSE, TSX
Fees
Broker Assisted Trades Fee
$65.00$43.00
Brokerage Fee
$4.99$9.99
Domestic Wire Transfer Fee
$25.00$30.00
ETF Trade Fee
$0.00$9.99
Funds Withdrawal Fee (Partial)
$150.00$150.00
Funds Withdrawal Fee (Full)
$150.00$150.00
International Wire Transfer Fee
$25.00$30.00
Mutual Fund Trade Fee
$0.00$0.00
Options (Base Fee)
$4.99$9.99
Options (Per Contract Fee)
$1.25$1.25
Paper Confirmation Fee
N/AN/A
Paper Statement Fee
$3.00$2.00
Returned Wire Fee
$25.00$48.00
Spread
N/AN/A
Stock Certificate Delivery Fee
N/A$56.50
Stock Certificate Processing Fee
$100.00$500.00
Stock Trade Fee
N/A$9.99
Order types
Order Type (Contingent)
NoNo
Order Type (Limit)
YesYes
Order Type (Market)
YesYes
Order Type (One Cancels The Other)
NoNo
Order Type (One Triggers and One Cancels The Other)
NoYes
Order Type (Stop)
NoYes
Order Type (Trailing Stop)
NoYes
Customer service
24/7 Support
NoNo
Email Support
YesYes
Live Chat Support
NoNo
Phone Support
NoYes

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