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Low fees, wide range of investments

Plus, enjoy no account minimums or maintenance fees.2 Other fees may apply. For more information about pricing, visit below.

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$0

Stocks

Zero online commission fees3

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$0

ETFs

Zero online commission fees3

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$0

Mutual funds

Zero online commission fees3

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$0.65

Options

50Β’ contract fee with 30+ trades per quarter5

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$1.00

Bonds

Minimum $10, maximum $2504

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$1.50

Futures

Per contract, per side + fees (excluding cryptocurrency futures)5

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Three reasons to invest with an E*CAPITAL brokerage account

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Wide range of investments

Explore a wide range of investment choicesβ€”including stocks, ETFs, options, mutual funds, bonds, futures, and initial public offerings (IPOs).

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Best-in-class mobile trading

Seize potential opportunities virtually anytime and anywhere with our award-winning desktop platform and mobile app.6

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Investing insights and ideas

Stay ahead with in-depth research and analysis from our team of experts.

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Power E*TRADE Pro trading platform
Power E*CAPITAL Pro

Advanced trading at your fingertips

Experience the ultimate downloadable desktop trading platform with nearly unlimited customization, advanced charting and more.

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Awards and recognition

E*CAPITAL recognized in Nerdwallet's "Best Brokerage Accounts for Online Stock Trading" review.

Nerdwallet 2024 Review7

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Education and resources

Insights to stay informed and inspired

Am I financially ready to start investing?

Am I financially ready to start investing?

Investing can be a great way to put your hard-earned money to work for you.

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Why consider investing in index mutual funds?

Why consider investing in index mutual funds?

Index mutual funds can give you a simple, low-cost way to diversify your portfolio.

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Growth vs. value investing

Growth vs. value investing

Discover how incorporating either or both strategies can potentially enhance and diversify your portfolio.

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What is dollar-cost averaging?

What is dollar-cost averaging?

Dollar-cost averaging offers a balanced approach to entering the markets.

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FAQ Section

Frequently asked questions

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How do I open an account? +

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

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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.

Important Disclosures

Investment Risk:

All investments involve risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment products are not guaranteed by ECapital Advisory or any of its affiliates.

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Investing in securities involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Past performance is not an indication of future results.

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