Tomczyk feels strongly that TD Ameritrade has an advantage because they are able to differentiate themselves on two dimensions.

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In an interview today, TD Ameritrade CEO Fred Tomczyk noted that since last Wednesday, August 3rd, the company has seen record levels of trading activity.

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Now, as that momentary pause has stretched out to over a month of light trading activity, Tomczyk is suggesting that the caution is more systemic.

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