Invest and trade your way
$0 commission trades.1 Open an account in just a few minutes.
Start the new year with up to $600 1 Learn how
Just open a new E*TRADE brokerage or retirement account with a qualifying deposit by April 18, 2023.
Why E*TRADE?
$0 commissions1
Focus on your future, not fees
Online US-listed stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and options.
Product choices
Full range of investments
Pursue your goals with stocks, options, ETFs, mutual funds, and more.
Easy-to-use tools
Powerful, intuitive platforms
Trade online, through Power E*TRADE, or with our award-winning apps.2
Market insights
Find your next opportunity
Get timely market analysis, plus free Morgan Stanley equity research.
Core Portfolios
Automated investment management
Get a diversified portfolio that’s monitored and managed for a low annual advisory fee of 0.30% and $500 minimum.3
Retirement accounts
Take control of tomorrow
We’ll help you plan and invest for life after work.
A one-stop shop for your finances
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Long-term investing
Take aim at your future goals with an online experience.
- Easy-to-use website and mobile app
- Broad range of account types
- Insightful education and guidance
Trading
Tackle the markets with a package of resources engineered for those who love to trade.
- 65¢ options contracts and $1.50 futures contracts4
- Robust tools and dynamic charts
- Specialized trading support
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find information on the merger with Morgan Stanley?
Check out or comprehensive FAQS on what the merger means for you.
How do I open an account?
Online
- Choose the type of account you want. Then complete our E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley brokerage or Morgan Stanley Private Bank online application.
- For bank and brokerage accounts, you can either fund your account instantly online or mail in your direct deposit.
By Phone
Call 800-387-2331
By Mail
- Download an application and then print it out.
- Complete and sign the application.
- Send the application with a check made payable to E*TRADE Securities or Morgan Stanley Private Bank (depending on the type of account you're opening) to the appropriate address.
How do I place a trade?
At E*TRADE, we make it easy to trade stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, and more. Watch our platform demos or join us live every Wednesday at 11 a.m. ET for a 20-minute getting started webinar. We’ll show you how to place an order, and answer any questions you have during a live Q&A session. All with no hold times!
What are your commissions and fees?
E*TRADE Securities offers $0 commissions for online US-listed stock, ETF, mutual fund, and options trades - other rates and fees may apply.
How do you ensure the security and privacy of my account?
Protecting our customers' personal and financial information is one of our top priorities. In addition to some of the most advanced online security available, we offer the E*TRADE Complete Protection Guarantee, which protects your privacy, your assets, and every transaction you make.
- Complete fraud protection: $0 liability for unauthorized use of your account.
- Complete payment protection: Plus on-time, accurate online Bill pay and Transfer Money.
- Complete privacy protection: We will not sell your personal information to third parties or marketers for any purpose.
- An optional Digital Security ID: Unauthorized logon is virtually impossible.
- Electronic documents: Help curb identity theft (you receive statements and account documents online instead of by mail).
- Alerts: You receive customized reports of account activity and every transaction by email or mobile phone.
For complete details, visit www.etrade.com/protection.
Start the new year with up to $600 1 Learn how
Just open a new E*TRADE brokerage or retirement account with a qualifying deposit by April 18, 2023.