Hi, i’m thinking of open a TD Ameritrade to buy the S&P 500 and probably trade some stocks like Amazon, Coca cola, Microsoft and etc..May i know if TD Ameritrade is a suitable platform? Thanks! ?

Can forget about TD ameritrade. I apply since 1 month ago and submit all documet which they do not acknowlede until i call them. now still waiting approval. I apply IB in one hour and next day fund and start trading.

something strange is happening. its like TD ameritrade fell asleep.

TD Ameritrade has $0 commission currently so it is the best platform to start investing/trading in SG

Yes, it is just one of the platforms available. You might want to consider intereactive broker as it have no minimum charges as long as you have more then USD100,000 in assets.

I use both DBS Vickers, Saxo and TD Ameritrade. in terms of software, charting, mobile apps, i think overall Saxo has the better package. But if you do your stocks research on other platforms (or just plain old annual report reading), i think you should try to optimise on fees and go for TD Ameritrade.