TORONTO, Feb. 16,
2024 /CNW/ - TD Direct Investing is proud to be named
the number one online brokerage in Canada in The Globe and Mail's annual Digital
Brokerage Ranking for the second consecutive year.
TD Direct Investing achieved an overall A rating and emerged as
the best online broker for investors of all types – from
sophisticated active traders to investors just starting their
investment journey. TD Direct Investing was recognized for
excelling at providing the tools clients need to manage their
portfolios efficiently, with particular acclaim for its mobile
trading app, TD Easy Trade™, which offers clients 50 free trades
per year and unlimited commission-free TD ETFs.
"TD has been a leader in self-directed investing for 40 years,
and we pride ourselves on delivering leading platforms and services
while continuing to bring innovative solutions to our clients,"
said Scott Ignall, Senior Vice
President, TD Direct Investing and Delivery, TD Bank Group. "This
win is a testament to our team's relentless commitment to finding
ways to better serve our clients. I am incredibly proud of the work
the TD Direct Investing team does every day to build the number one
online brokerage in Canada."
TD Direct Investing continues to invest in its platforms and
capabilities. Over the last year, some of the enhancements
include:
- Launched TD Active Trader, a powerful new next generation
online trading platform designed for active traders, offering a
best-in-class trading experience for advanced orders, complex
options strategy execution and cutting-edge charting
capabilities.
- Enhanced the leading educational offerings on TD Direct
Investing's Learning Centre, giving clients access to innovative
investment tools and resources, webinars and online Master
Classes.
- Enabled secure e-mail to allow clients to communicate directly
through TD Direct Investing's platforms.
- Introduced digital withdrawals from Registered Retirement
Savings Plans (RRSPs) and Registered Education Savings Plans
(RESPs).
- Introduced a series of enhancements in TD Easy Trade™ aimed at
simplifying the experience for new investors, enabling them to
navigate the markets with greater confidence.
- Made it easier for clients to get the support they need,
including extending contact centre hours and enabling TD Easy
Trade™ clients to digitally authenticate themselves when they
contact TD Direct Investing through the app.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of The Globe and
Mail's Digital Brokerage Ranking, which was published on
February 15, 2024.
About TD Bank Group
The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its
subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group ("TD" or the
"Bank"). TD is the sixth largest bank in North America by assets and serves over 27.5
million customers in four key businesses operating in a number of
locations in financial centres around the globe: Canadian Personal
and Commercial Banking, including TD Canada Trust and TD Auto
Finance Canada; U.S. Retail, including TD Bank, America's Most
Convenient Bank®, TD Auto Finance U.S., TD Wealth (U.S.), and an
investment in The Charles Schwab Corporation; Wealth Management and
Insurance, including TD Wealth (Canada), TD Direct Investing, and TD
Insurance; and Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities and TD
Cowen. TD also ranks among the world's leading online financial
services firms, with more than 16 million active online and mobile
customers. TD had $1.96 trillion in
assets on October 31, 2023. The
Toronto-Dominion Bank trades under the symbol "TD" on the
Toronto and New York Stock
Exchanges.
SOURCE TD Bank Group