TD AMERITRADE has acquired thinkorswim
On June 11, 2009 TD AMERITRADE acquired thinkorswim Group Inc. This combination enhances our leadership position in trading, solidifying our #1 market share position in trades per day and creating a new industry leader in the number of options trades placed each day.(1)
But more importantly, this combination enhances our current client offering by adding the technology, tools and services of an online broker recently rated #1 by Barron's, as well as an expansive and innovative investor education program.(2) Combine that with our easy-to-use long-term investing tools and services, a nation-wide branch network and one of the largest networks of independent registered investment advisors, and you have one of the most comprehensive offerings for retail investors, regardless of experience or investment goals, in the market today.
As part of our integration, which we expect to take approximately 18-24 months, we have transitioned some of thinkorswim's investor and media relations materials to www.amtd.com. Links to these materials are included below and will be available for reference until Sept. 30, 2009.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
thinkorswim News Release Archive
thinkorswim SEC Filings Archive
thinkorswim Events and Presentations Archive
thinkorswim Annual Report Archive
(1) Source: Based upon the reports filed publicly by TD AMERITRADE, E*Trade, Schwab, optionsXpress, Fidelity and thinkorswim for the 12 months ended Sept. 30, 2008. TD AMERITRADE DARTs do not include non-revenue generating mutual fund trades.
(2) thinkorswim was rated #1 overall online broker, "best for frequent traders," and "best for options traders" in Barron's ranking of online brokers, 3/16/2009. thinkorswim was evaluated versus others in eight total categories, including trade experience/execution, trading technology, usability, range of offerings, research amenities, portfolio analysis & reporting, customer service & access and costs. thinkorswim topped the list in 2009 with the highest weighted-average score. Barron's is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company ©2009.