How do online stock trading commissions compare?

These are flat commission rates unless otherwise specified and apply to investors as opposed to active traders.

*Electronic communications network (ECN) fees may also apply; in addition, IB offers streaming market data with varying monthly fees;
**TD's Easy Trade app offers 50 free trades per calendar year and unlimited free trading of TD's family of ETFs;
Note: Commissions are generally charged in U.S. dollars for trading of U.S. stocks.
THE GLOBE AND MAIL Source: Source: Rob Carrick. Data management for the online brokerage ranking by Audrey Carleton