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I shall try to open an account with them this week and will find out first hand if my friend is accurate. Thanks to the Doctor. PS, when you say 'students', are you a university prof or are you teaching trading?

Thanks simsim. Unless I'm missing something, they charge $10.99 flat for unlimited shares (ameritradecanada.com). As for IB, it's funny they enforce the pattern daytrader rule for Canadian residents when it's my understanding they don't have to. It's the one positive thing I can say about TD...

Thanks Ozzy and Condor. I would like to go with IB but after my friend was declined, I got the feeling they didn't want to deal with smaller fish. If anyone from IB wants to post a response on their requirements for accounts, I would certainly appreciate it. And don't tag the standard...

Yes, I have looked at Ameritrade but I want to avoid the minimum pricing model. I often trade smaller size and would like per share pricing. I'm also a little concerned about the current talks between TD and Ameritrade. Who's going to drag down the other guy?

An open question (invitation?) to anyone who has a recommendation. I currently reside in Canada and trade fairly actively. I trade only equities on the TSX, TSX Venture, NYSE and Nasdaq and some stock options. I currently use TD Waterhouse but am tired of their platform and their high...