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Schwab Intelligent Portfolios IRA vs TD Essentials IRA

Updated on May 29, 2024

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Charles Schwab offers an automated IRA through Intelligent Portfolios with no management fee and a wide range of portfolio options.

TD Ameritrade offers an automated IRA with no management fee and a wide range of portfolio options.

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Provider
Charles Schwab
Automated IRA
TD Ameritrade
Automated IRA
Fees
Charles Schwab
0%
TD Ameritrade
0%
What they invest in
Charles Schwab
Schwab offers an automated IRA with no management fee, a customizable portfolio, and 24/7 customer support.
TD Ameritrade
All digital advisors create a diversified portfolio of ETFs (Exchange-traded funds) based on your risk tolerance and preferences
Limitations
Charles Schwab
Schwab's automated IRA has a $5,000 account minimum which is higher than other providers, but comes with 24/7 human support.
TD Ameritrade
Schwab's automated IRA has a $5,000 account minimum which is a little higher than other providers, but comes with 24/7 human support.
Human advisor available?
Charles Schwab
Only if you have more than $25,000 to invest, and for an extra fee of $30/month.
TD Ameritrade
Yes, the Schwab's Premium Intelligent Portfolios offering; requires $25,000 minimum balance and costs $30 a month in addition to a $300 one time planning fee.
Account minimums
Charles Schwab
$5,000
TD Ameritrade
5000
Ease of use
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TD Ameritrade
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