TD Direct Investing Friday introduced a low flat rate of $9.99 for Canadian and U.S. equity trades placed online or through its mobile and tablet apps.

There are no minimum account balance or trading activity requirements.

“For 30 years, we’ve been providing great value and professional assistance to Canadian self-directed investors,” “In fact, we were the first to bring flat fee online investing to Canadians, and

“Our new, simple and straightforward pricing reinforces our commitment to bring even greater value to investors of all portfolio sizes,” says Calvin MacInnis, president, TD Direct Investing.

Active traders who place 150 or more trades per quarter continue to enjoy $7.00 flat rate equity trades.