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Margin Accounts1
Account Highlights
Boost your buying power with a margin account, by leveraging value in your portfolio.
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This is our fully loaded account
You can use more advanced strategies and react quickly to market opportunities in Canada and the US you might otherwise have missed.
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Your portfolio can be a powerful borrowing tool
Borrow against value in the securities you already own to make additional investments.
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Trade competitively with competitive rates
Trades on margin benefit from competitive margin rates.
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Access next-level trading strategies and platforms
Sophisticated investment strategies, including option trades and short selling.
Margin Accounts vs. Cash Accounts
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Margin Accounts |
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What are the available investment types? |
Stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income and Options |
Stocks, mutual funds, ETFs and fixed income |
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Can I buy securities using leverage? |
Yes |
No |
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Can I trade options? |
Yes |
No |
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Is short selling permitted? |
Yes |
No |
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Can I trade with thinkorswim? |
Yes |
No |
Invest the way you want
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Stocks
Trade on Canadian and US markets, including TSX, NASDAQ, and NYSE -
Mutual Funds
Invest in Canadian and US mutual funds, including D-Series and TD e-Series Funds® -
ETFs
Equity, bond or commodity exchange-traded funds.
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Options
Execute the most complex available strategies exclusively in margin accounts. Trading available in Canadian and US markets.
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Fixed Income
Selected investments include bonds and other fixed-income products. -
GICs
Secure investments that promise a defined amount at the end of their term.
Is a margin account right for me?
Leveraged trades are not for everyone. Along with the potential for greater returns, comes the flip side of increased exposure and risk.
A TD Direct Investing Cash Account may be the right choice for you. Be guided by your risk tolerance and only trade with funds you can afford to lose.
Margin Requirements
When trading on margin, you borrow money against the securities you already own to buy additional securities. Review our margin rates in Margin Requirements & Concentration Guidelines. or visit our margin centre
Securities with Increased Margin
The loan values of some securities may change. Please see our list of Securities with Increased Margin
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Whether you're new to self-directed investing or an experienced trader, we welcome you.