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News, commentary, and research from over a dozen external sources, including Morningstar and Reuters On the other hand, thinkorswim is an advanced trading platform, with options trading, forex trading, futures trading, and even the ability to “paper trade” with fake money. Of the two, TD Ameritrade is ideal for beginner investors who want to learn about stock trading, with a massive educational library available.

Thinkorswim and TD Ameritrade both offer commission-free trades on stocks and ETFs, and TD Ameritrade customers can use both the classic platform, or the thinkorswim platform.
