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Get up to $1,000 for a limited time1

Open and fund a new brokerage account with a qualifying deposit by October 31, 2025. Terms apply.

Adjust your funding and watch your bonus increase

Offer valid for new E*TRADE clients opening one new eligible brokerage (non-retirement) account by 10/31/25 and funded within 60 days of account opening with $1,000 or more of new funds or securities.

Promo code 'OFFER25'

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Cash credit

Deposit amount*

    *Cash credits will be granted based on deposits of new funds or securities from external accounts made within 60 calendar days of account opening.

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    Investing should be this easy

    Trade stocks, ETFs, options, and more—with $0 commissions, intuitive platforms, and substantial control. Other fees may apply.2

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    Nothing to hide here, just transparent pricing and rates you can count on.

    $0

    Commission trades2

    Stocks, options, mutual funds and ETFs

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    $0.65

    Options contracts

    50¢ with 30+ trades per quarter2

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    $1.50

    Futures contracts

    Per contract, per side + fees (excluding cryptocurrency futures)3

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    $1.00

    Per bond4

    Minimum $10, maximum $250

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    APY5

    Premium Savings Account

    From Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, Member FDIC

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    APY6

    Max-Rate Checking Account

    From Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, Member FDIC7

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    Other fees may apply. For more information about pricing, visit etrade.com/pricing.

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    Real-time market news, analyst reports, and exclusive Morgan Stanley research to guide your investment strategy.
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    Awards and recognition

    E*TRADE was awarded #1 for Research in Kiplinger's 2025 Best Online Broker Review.
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    Kiplinger's 2025 Best Online Broker for Research8

    Get answers to your questions

    • Online

      1. Choose the type of account you want. Then complete our E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley brokerage or Morgan Stanley Private Bank online application.
      2. 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

      1. Download an application and then print it out.
      2. Complete and sign the application.
      3. Send the application with a check made payable to E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley or Morgan Stanley Private Bank (depending on the type of account you're opening) to the appropriate address.

    • 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!

    • E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley offers $0 commissions for online US-listed stock, ETF, mutual fund, and options trades - other rates and fees may apply. View all rates and fees.

    • 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 Customer 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.