Take control of your financial future

Whatever your goals in life, start investing for your future with E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley.

Get up to $1,000 for a limited time1

Open and fund a new brokerage account with a qualifying deposit by January 31, 2025. Learn how

Terms apply. Use promo code: OFFER24

 

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Financial solutions to prepare for what’s next


$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 mobile apps.


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.2


Retirement accounts

Take control of tomorrow

We’ll help you plan and invest for life after work.

Unlock your full financial potential

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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

Trade with the Best Trading Technology as rated by Benzinga's 2023 Global Fintech Awards.3

  • 65¢ options contracts and $1.50 futures contracts4
  • Robust tools and dynamic charts
  • Specialized trading support

Savings and checking

Earn more on your cash with up to APY5 on checking and now 6 on savings with Morgan Stanley Private Bank.

  • Annual percentage yields (APY) well above the national average7,8
  • Instant transfers to E*TRADE brokerage accounts9
  • FDIC insured up to applicable limits10,11

Frequently asked questions

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Check out or comprehensive FAQS on what the merger means for you.

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.
New to online investing? See how E*TRADE can help

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 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.

Get up to $1,000 for a limited time1

Open and fund a new brokerage account with a qualifying deposit by January 31, 2025. Learn how

Terms apply. Use promo code: OFFER24

 

Open an account