Investing Basics

How to Place a Trade

TD Waterhouse Discount Brokerage encourages clients to invest for themselves, not by themselves. Here you can learn about the ways to trade through TD Waterhouse, the types of orders and currencies choices. Discover how to place an order, confirm and track your order, and review the settlement options that are available.

A Step-by-Step How-to

Plan

• Ways to Trade
• Order Placement
• Order Types
• Margin Requirements
• Currency Choice
• Market Hours

Execute

• Rapid Market Access
• Order Entry Messages
• Order Confirmation

Follow-up

• Order Tracking
• Settlement Options
• Negotiable Certificates