TORONTO, Jan. 15 /CNW/ - Though it may seem counter-intuitive, in a time
of market volatility, self-directed investing is more popular than ever. And
the market leader in its field, TD Waterhouse Discount Brokerage, is pleased
to announce today new enhancements to allow online trading clients to better
monitor, evaluate, and make investment decisions.
    "Investors appear to be bullish on self-directed investing right now,"
said John See, President, TD Waterhouse Discount Brokerage. "In these volatile
and complex markets, they want to take greater control of their investments,
streamline their decision-making, and have certainty about their portfolio's
value and performance in real-time. Furthermore, the enhancements we announced
today deliver timely solutions that respond to the needs of both long-term
investors and active traders."
    Enhancements to WebBroker, the online investing and account management
platform include:

    -   Portfolio Manager, a comprehensive tool that allows clients to easily
        monitor their investments, or watchlists, through a powerful suite of
        analytical and performance tracking tools.

    -   Option chains, that deliver real-time quotes for all available option
        contracts for a chosen symbol, including analytical values known as
        "the Greeks", used to help investors better measure the risk and
        return profile for various option contracts.

    -   Stock screeners, that allow clients to scan the markets for
        investment opportunities, according to customizable fundamental and
        technical investment selection criteria or from pre-defined screens
        designed by industry experts.

    -   Interactive charting tools, that let clients overlay technical
        studies, draw trend lines, append personal notes, and track important
        events such earnings releases, dividend announcements, and more.

    -   Event alerts, that can be customized according to changes in security
        price and analyst recommendations, company news, market developments
        and more. Clients can also select their alert preferences to be
        notified via email or text message to their personal computer,
        wireless device or mobile phone.

    "Self-directed clients want a discount broker that can equip and empower
them to make the most informed investment decisions possible," added See. "As
the number one discount broker in Canada, we are confident our offering meets
that need."
    More information on enhancements to WebBroker tools are available here:
http://www.tdwaterhouse.ca/webbrokertools.
    In addition to offering amongst the most competitive commission rates in
the industry, TD Waterhouse Discount Brokerage provides self-directed
investors with more investment research than any other discount brokerage in
Canada, a choice of specialized trading platforms, and access to free
educational seminars through the largest network of Investor Centres. Clients
also have 24/7 access to dedicated Investment Representatives providing
service in English, French, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
    For more information about TD Waterhouse Discount Brokerage, or to open
an account, please visit www.tdwaterhouse.ca/discountbrokerage, your local TD
Waterhouse Investor Centre or any TD Canada Trust bank branch.
    TD Waterhouse Discount Brokerage is a division of TD Waterhouse Canada
Inc.

    About TD Bank Financial Group

    The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as
TD Bank Financial Group. TD Bank Financial Group is the sixth largest bank in
North America by branches and serves approximately 17 million customers in
four key businesses operating in a number of locations in key financial
centres around the globe: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, including
TD Canada Trust and TD Insurance; Wealth Management, including TD Waterhouse
and an investment in TD Ameritrade; U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking
through TD Banknorth and TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank; and
Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities. TD Bank Financial Group also ranks
among the world's leading online financial services firms, with more than 5.5
million online customers. TD Bank Financial Group had CDN$563 billion in
assets as of October 31, 2008. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades under the
symbol "TD" on the Toronto Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange.

For further information: Barbara Timmins, Corporate Communications for
TD Wealth Management, (416) 307-6498