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Thu, February 24, 2011 TD Ameritrade Launches New Mobile Trading Platform Created Exclusively for iPad Users
OMAHA, Neb.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--TD Ameritrade, Inc., a subsidiary of TDAmeritrade Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:AMTD) has launched the industrya™s most comprehensive iPad trading platform for its clients.
"The numbers certainly highlight the fact that todaya™s traders crave greater mobility, and wea™re here to ensure they have an unparalleled experience"
This platform is an addition to the Companya™s full suite of TD Ameritrade Mobile offerings and enables clients to trade equities, futures, forex and options with ease. And, unlike other mobile trading applications currently available for the iPad, ita™s a one-of-a-kind platform designed specifically for the multi-touch functionality, larger screen size and portability of the device. It also comes with all of the power, information and content of a desktop trading platform.
aThis is one of the few true mobile trading platforms to offer a full range of products designed specifically to maximize iPad real estate and all its advantages. The TD Ameritrade iPad app can help our clients place trades faster and gain more visibility in the markets,a said Nicole Sherrod, managing director, trader group, TD Ameritrade. aWea™re thrilled to add this platform to our extensive mobile offering and believe our clients will appreciate the added convenience it provides.a
It is no secret that todaya™s traders are looking for customizable mobile solutions. In fact, over the last year TD Ameritradea™s mobile technology rollouts have increased the companya™s mobile trading by 125 percent.
aThe numbers certainly highlight the fact that todaya™s traders crave greater mobility, and wea™re here to ensure they have an unparalleled experience,a said Sherrod.
TD Ameritradea™s new iPad application is free of charge and is now available at [ http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/td-ameritrade-mobile/id375660117?mt=8 ].
For more information on TD Ameritradea™s full suite of mobile offerings, please visit [ http://www.tdameritrade.com/mobileapp ].
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About TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation
TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: AMTD), through its brokerage1 and education2 subsidiaries, combines innovative trading technology, easy-to-use and understand [ trading tools, ] investment services, investor education and superior client service to create a market-leading financial services experience. Home to Kiplingera™s #1 online broker3, the award-winning thinkorswim trading technology4, and the respected Investools investor education program, TD Ameritrade provides millions of retail investors, traders and independent registered investment advisors with the tools, service and support they need to help build confidence in todaya™s rapidly changing market environment. For more information and resources for journalists, please visit the TD Ameritrade newsroom at[ www.amtd.com ].
1 TDAmeritrade, Inc., member FINRA ([ www.FINRA.org ]) /SIPC ([ www.SIPC.org ]) /NFA ([ www.nfa.futures.org) ], and TDAmeritrade Clearing, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC
2 Investools is an education subsidiary of TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation. Investools does not provide financial advice and is not in the business of transacting trades. Investools, Inc. and TD Ameritrade, Inc. are separate but affiliated companies that are not responsible for each other's services or policies.
3TD Ameritrade was ranked #1 and received an overall score of 5 stars (tied for first place with one other broker), in the Kiplingera™s Online Broker Ratings, Kiplingera™s Personal Finance, 02/2011. Fourteen brokers were rated in the categories: Costs, Web site usability, Investment choices, Customer service, and Research and tools.
4 thinkorswim, prior to joining TD Ameritrade, earned 4.9 stars, the top score, in the category aTrading Technologya, and was rated #1 overall online broker in Barrona™s ranking of online brokers, 3/15/2010. thinkorswim was evaluated versus others in eight total categories, including trade experience, trading technology, usability, range of offerings, research amenities, portfolio analysis and reporting, customer service and education and costs. thinkorswim topped the list in 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2010 with the highest weighted-average score. Barrona™s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company © 2006a"2010
