Margin Rates Comparison

Our low margin rates can mean major savings for you.

Have a look below to see how we compare.

Margin rates comparison for various debit balance amounts, among selected online brokers:

                            Loan amounts & rates →
Firm ↓  $100k $250k $500k  $1 mill 
Trading Direct  7.500%  6.625%  6.000%  5.750%
Etrade 11.700% 11.200% N/A N/A
Schwab 11.075% 10.825% N/A N/A
Fidelity 11.075% 10.825% 8.500% 8.250%


Note: Data acquired from respective company websites.  Data accurate as of December 23rd, and is subject to change.

For Trading Direct's complete margin interest rate schedule, please see Interest Rates.



Disclaimer: Use of margin entails risk, and may not be suitable for all investors. An approved margin agreement must be on file in order to borrow. Trading Direct, a division of York Securities Inc, is a discount broker who does not make recommendations. All orders are unsolicited.