Commission-Free Access to 569 ETFs Starts June 1^st

OMAHA, Neb.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–lt;a href=”https://twitter.com/search?q=%24AMTD&src=ctag” target=”_blank”gt;$AMTDlt;/agt; lt;a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/CommissionFreeETFs?src=hash” target=”_blank”gt;#CommissionFreeETFslt;/agt;–TD Ameritrade¹ is expanding its commission-free
exchange-traded fund (ETF) trading program once again, increasing the
number of offerings from more than 300 to 569 ETFs from 21 providers
covering some 90 Morningstar categories.

The expansion, effective June 1, 2019, gives more than 7,000 registered
investment advisors (RIAs) and TD Ameritrade’s 11 million individual
investor client accounts access to one of the largest and most diverse
selections of non-proprietary, commission-free ETFs in the industry.

ETFs from 12 new providers join TD Ameritrade’s expanded line up, which
covers an additional 13 Morningstar categories and offers more choices
for those already represented in TD Ameritrade’s commission-free ETF
program.

Along with more municipals, commodities, index-tracking, countries,
single currency, sector, asset allocation and low-cost core offerings,
advisors and investors can access actively managed ETFs utilizing
long-short smart beta and environmental social governance (ESG)
strategies. RIAs and individual investors will be able to choose ETFs
from the following providers:

“While we’re pleased to again offer our clients a greater selection of
commission-free ETFs, we’re particularly excited about the broad range
of strategies, sectors and asset classes available without a
commission,” said Eileen Norton, director of investment solutions at TD
Ameritrade Institutional². “It doesn’t end here. We’ll
continue to innovate and upgrade the ETF Market Center and
commission-free program going forward as part of our constant efforts to
improve the investing experience for our clients.”

TD Ameritrade broke new ground when it first launched the ETF Market
Center in 2004, and in 2010 raised the bar again by offering
commission-free ETF trading. TD Ameritrade’s ETF Market Center also
offers RIAs and individual investors access to screeners, research
tools, analysis and independent commentary.

“We’re committed to providing our clients access to a robust suite of
commission-free products through the ETF Market Center,” said Keith
Denerstein, director of investment products and guidance at TD
Ameritrade. ^“With a wide range of commission-free ETFs to
choose from and industry-leading research tools and analysis, we’re
helping our clients build portfolios that meet their needs.”

Industry-wide, the U.S. ETF market surged to $3.4 trillion across 1,996
ETFs at the end of 2018, a more than tenfold increase from $237 billion
across 157 ETFs in 2004, according to research firm ETFGI.³

To Learn More

To learn more about TD Ameritrade’s enhanced commission-free ETF
program, please visit https://www.tdameritrade.com/investment-products/etfs.page.
TD Ameritrade clients can also access the ETF Knowledge Center, advanced
trading platforms, powerful tools, educational resources and the help of
TD Ameritrade’s trading specialists. TD Ameritrade Institutional
clients can contact their relationship manager for more information or
call (800) 934-6124.

About TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation

TD Ameritrade provides investing
services and education to
more than 11 million client accounts totaling approximately $1.3
trillion in assets, and custodial
services to more than 7,000 registered investment advisors. We are a
leader in U.S. retail trading, executing an average of approximately
850,000 trades per day for our clients, more than a quarter of which
come from mobile devices. We have a proud history
of innovation, dating back to our start in 1975, and today our team
of 10,000-strong is committed to carrying it forward. Together, we are
leveraging the latest in cutting edge technologies and one-on-one client
care to transform lives, and investing, for the better. Learn more by
visiting TD Ameritrade’s newsroom at www.amtd.com,
or read our stories at Fresh
Accounts.

About TD Ameritrade Institutional

TD
Ameritrade Institutional empowers more than 7,000 independent
registered investment advisors to transform the lives of their clients.
It provides powerful technology and resources that help simplify running
a business and let advisors spend more time doing what matters most —
serving their clients. Through meaningful innovation, steadfast advocacy
and unwavering service, TD Ameritrade Institutional supports RIAs as
they build businesses that positively impact their clients and
communities. TD Ameritrade Institutional is a division of TD Ameritrade,
Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, a brokerage subsidiary of TD Ameritrade Holding
Corp.

Brokerage services provided by TD Ameritrade, Inc., member FINRA (www.FINRA.org)
/ SIPC (www.SIPC.org).

¹ TD Ameritrade, Inc., member FINRA / SIPC, is a brokerage
subsidiary of TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: AMTD)
²
TD Ameritrade Institutional is a division of TD Ameritrade, Inc., a
brokerage subsidiary of TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation
³ ETFGI,
“ETFGI reports ETFs and ETPs listed in the US gather net inflows of 51.4
billion US dollars during December 2018”, https://etfgi.com/news/press-releases/2019/01/etfgi-reports-etfs-and-etps-listed-us-gather-net-inflows-514-billion-us

Important Information

Carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and
expenses before investing. A prospectus, obtained by calling
800-669-3900, contains this and other important information about an
investment company. Read carefully before investing.

ETFs are subject to risk similar to those of their underlying
securities, including, but not limited to, market, investment, sector,
or industry risks, and those regarding short-selling and margin account
maintenance. Some ETFs may involve international risk, currency risk,
commodity risk, leverage risk, credit risk, and interest rate
risk. Performance may be affected by risks associated with
non-diversification, including investments in specific countries or
sectors. Additional risks may also include, but are not limited to,
investments in foreign securities, especially emerging markets, real
estate investment trusts (REITs), fixed income, small-capitalization
securities, and commodities. Each individual investor should consider
these risks carefully before investing in a particular security or
strategy. Investment returns will fluctuate and are subject to market
volatility, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed or sold, may be
worth more or less than their original cost. Unlike mutual funds, shares
of ETFs are not individually redeemable directly with the ETF. Shares
are bought and sold at market price, which may be higher or lower than
the net asset value (NAV).

Information provided by TD Ameritrade, including without limitation that
related to the ETF Market Center and commission-free ETFs, is for
general educational and informational purposes only and should not be
considered a recommendation or investment advice.

ETFs purchased commission-free that are available on the TD Ameritrade
ETF Market Center are available generally without commissions when
placed online in a TD Ameritrade account. Other fees may apply for trade
orders placed through a broker or by automated phone.

TD Ameritrade receives remuneration from certain ETFs (exchange-traded
funds) that participate in the commission-free ETF program for
shareholder, administrative and/or other services.

No Margin for 30 Days. Certain ETFs purchased commission free that are
available on the TD Ameritrade ETF Market Center will not be immediately
marginable at TD Ameritrade through the first 30 days from settlement.
For the purposes of calculation the day of settlement is considered Day
1.

Short-Term Trading Fee (Holding Period for 30 Days). ETFs available
commission-free that participate in the ETF Market Center may be subject
to a holding period that commences with any purchase and extends through
the following THIRTY (30) calendar days. An account owner must hold all
shares of an ETF position purchased for a minimum of THIRTY (30)
calendar days without selling to avoid a short–term trading fee where
applicable. There is no limit to the number of purchases that can be
effected in the holding period. Any order to sell within THIRTY (30)
calendar days of last purchase (LIFO – Last In, First Out) will cause an
account owner’s account to be assessed a short–term trading fee of
$13.90, where applicable. For the purposes of calculation, the day of
purchase is considered Day 0. Day 1 begins the day after the date of
purchase. The short–term trading fee may be applicable to each purchase
of each ETF where such ETF is sold during the holding period. The
short–term trading fee may be more than applicable standard commissions
on purchases and sells of ETFs that are not commission-free.

Neither Morningstar Investment Management nor Morningstar, Inc. is
affiliated with TD Ameritrade and its affiliates. Morningstar, the
Morningstar logo, Morningstar.com, and Morningstar Tools are either
trademarks or service marks of Morningstar, Inc.

Source: TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation

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