Open an Account | FAQs | E*TRADE (2024)

E*TRADE charges $0 commission for online US-listed stock, ETF, mutual fund, and options trades. Exclusions may apply and E*TRADE reserves the right to charge variable commission rates. The standard options contract fee is $0.65 per contract (or $0.50 per contract for customers who execute at least 30 stock, ETF, and options trades per quarter). The retail online $0 commission does not apply to Over-the-Counter (OTC) securities transactions, foreign stock transactions, large block transactions requiring special handling, futues, or fixed income investments. Service charges apply for trades placed through a broker ($25). Stock plan account transactions are subject to a separate commission schedule. All fees and expenses as described in a fund's prospectus still apply. Additional regulatory and exchange fees may apply. For more information about pricing, visitetrade.com/pricing.

E*TRADE credits and offers may be subject to US withholding taxes and reporting at retail value. Taxes related to these credits and offer are the customer’s responsibility. Cash credits for Individual Retirement Accounts are treated as earnings for tax purposes. E*TRADE and its affiliates do not provide tax advice.

Offer validfor new E*TRADE Securities customers opening one new eligible retirement or brokerage account by 5/1/2023 and funded within 60 days of account opening with $5,000 or more. Promo code 'BONUS23'.

New customer opening one account:These rules strictly apply to customers who are opening one new E*TRADE account, do not have an existing E*TRADE account and do not open any other new E*TRADE accounts for 60 days after enrollment in this offer. For other circ*mstances, please refer to the “Existing Customers or New Customers Opening More than One Account” disclosures below.

Cash credits will be granted based on deposits of new funds or securities from external accounts made within 60 days of account opening, as follows: $5,000-$19,999 will receive $50; $20,000-$49,999 will receive $100; $50,000-$99,999 will receive $200; $100,000-$199,999 will receive $300; $200,000-$499,999 will receive $600; $500,000-$999,999 will receive $1,200; $1,000,000-$1,499,999 will receive $2,500; $1,500,000 or more will receive $3,500.

Reward tiers under $200,000 ($5,000-$19,999; $20,000-$49,999; $50,000-$99,999; $100,000-$199,999) will be paid within seven business days following the expiration of the 60 day period. However, if you deposit $200,000 or more, you will receive a cash credit within seven business days, followed by any additional reward based on your fulfillment tier at the expiration of the 60 day period. If you have deposited at least $200,000 in the new account, and you make subsequent deposits in that account to reach a higher tier, you will receive a second cash credit following the close of the 60 day window. For example, if you deposit $250,000, you will receive a cash credit of $600 within seven business days, then if you deposit an additional $300,000 into your new account, you will receive an additional cash credit of $600 at the end of the 60 day window for a total reward of $1,200. If you deposit between $200,000 and $1,499,999 in your new account, you will receive a cash credit in two transactions at the end of the 60 day window—depending on your initial funding amount. If you deposit $1,500,000 or more in your new account, you will receive two cash credits that will total $3,500 within seven business days.Cash credits will be paid to the account where the deposit is made.

Existing customers or new customers opening more than one accountare subject to different offer terms. Please click here to view offer terms.

Offer rules for all participants:New funds or securities must be deposited or transferred within 60 days of enrollment in offer, be from accounts outside of E*TRADE, and remain in the account (minus any trading losses) for a minimum of six months or the cash credit(s) may be surrendered.For purposes of the value of a deposit, any securities transferred will be valued as of the closing price of the securities at market on the business day the deposit is received as reflected in transaction history.Removing any deposit or cash during the promotion period (60 days) may result in lower reward amount or loss of reward. Any assets transferred from Morgan Stanley accounts to E*TRADE are not considered to be from accounts outside of E*TRADE and may not be included for purposes of offer eligibility or reward amount calculations, at E*TRADE’s sole discretion.

If you are attempting to enroll in this offer with a Joint Account, the primary account holder may have to fulfill at the tiers noted before the secondary account holder can enroll in this offer. If you experience any issues when attempting to enroll with a Joint Account, please contact us at800-387-2331and we will be able to assist you with your enrollment.

Offer limitations:Offer valid for E*TRADE Securities brokerage, Coverdell, and the following types of E*TRADE retirement accounts: Traditional IRA, Individual 401(k), Roth Individual 401(k), Roth IRA, Rollover IRA, Beneficiary Roth IRA, and Beneficiary Traditional IRA

This offer is not valid for any business (incorporated or unincorporated) accounts, other E*TRADE Securities retirement account types (SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, retirement accounts for minors, money purchase pension plans and investment only noncustodial retirement plans, Beneficiary IRA Estate, Beneficiary IRA Trust, Beneficiary Roth IRA Estate, Beneficiary Roth IRA Trust), E*TRADE Capital Management, E*TRADE Futures, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association accounts. Excludes non-U.S. residents, and residents of any jurisdiction where this offer is not valid. You must be the original recipient of this offer to enroll. Customers may only be enrolled in one offer at a time. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Each customer limited to a maximum of two new account offers.

E*TRADE Securities reserves the right to terminate this offer at any time.

Consolidation is not right for everyone, so you should carefully consider your options. Before deciding whether to retain assets in a retirement plan account through a former employer, roll them over to a qualified retirement plan account through a new employer (if one is available and rollovers are permitted), or roll them over to an IRA, an investor should consider all his or her options and the various factors including, but not limited to, the differences in investment options, fees and expenses, services, the exceptions to the early withdrawal penalties, protection from creditors and legal judgments, required minimum distributions, the tax treatment of employer stock (if held in the qualified retirement plan account), and the availability of plan loans (i.e., loans are not permitted from IRAs, and the availability of loans from a qualified retirement plan will depend on the terms of the plan). For additional information, view the FINRA Website.

If you have multiple IRAs at E*TRADE or at other financial institutions, the annual contribution limit applies to contributions made to all of your IRAs (traditional and Roth IRAs) combined which can impact your ability to make a contribution to an IRA for the current tax year. Before making a contribution, check your other IRAs and refer to the Contribution Limits Table for more details.

E*TRADE Securities LLC and its affiliates do not provide tax advice, and you should always consult your own tax advisor regarding your personal circ*mstances before taking any action that may have tax consequences.

This offer neither is, nor should be construed as a recommendation or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold any security, financial product or instrument or to open a particular account or engage in any specific investment strategy.

Open an Account | FAQs | E*TRADE (2024)

FAQs

How do I get my E-Trade account approved for trading? ›

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.

What do I need to set up an E*TRADE account? ›

What you'll need to get started
  1. Your residential address.
  2. Your date of birth.
  3. Your Social Security number or Employment Identification Number.
  4. The contact information of your current employer (if applicable)
  5. The information on the bank account you'll use to fund your E*TRADE account (you can always set this up later)
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How long does it take to open an account with E-Trade? ›

Open an account in minutes. Request an Electronic Transfer or mail a paper request. Full brokerage transfers submitted electronically are typically completed in ten business days.

How much do I need to open an E-Trade account? ›

It all starts with $0 commissions for online US-listed stock, ETF, mutual fund, and options trades. And there are no account minimums or maintenance fees.

How long does it take Etrade to verify your account? ›

1) Two test deposits will be made to your external account within 2 – 3 business days of linking it. Access your external account to find the two test deposit amounts. The account cannot be verified without these amounts.

How do I verify my Etrade identity? ›

You will need to prove your identity and residency with documents. Some examples: Proof of identity: SSN and national ID / passport / driver's license.

How much money do you need to trade on Etrade? ›

E*TRADE's account minimum is $0. This is typical of brokers these days — the vast majority of the brokers we review don't require a minimum to open or maintain an account. Keep in mind that some investments, such as mutual funds, may require a minimum initial investment.

Can I open Etrade account without SSN? ›

All U.S. brokers, Etrade included, will ask for your SSN before approving your account. This is primarily because it's a legal requirement of the federal government, but is also recommended as a best practice by leading self-regulatory organizations such as FINRA.

How do I cash out my Etrade account? ›

What withdrawal methods are available at E*TRADE? At E*TRADE, the only available option to withdraw money to your account is via Bank transfer. Remember, you can only withdraw funds to accounts that are in your name.

Does E-Trade have instant deposit? ›

Based on cleared equity in your E*TRADE Brokerage account, some or all of the funds may be available for investment immediately.

Does opening an E-Trade account affect credit score? ›

If you're curious what opening a brokerage account will do to your credit score, the answer is, for the most part, nothing. Investing money isn't considered a financially irresponsible move, so opening a brokerage account won't lower your score. It also won't raise your score.

Can I open 2 accounts on E-Trade? ›

The short answer is that yes, you can have more than one brokerage account. There's no legal limit to the number of investment accounts one person can have. And in some cases, having multiple brokerage accounts could be the best move for your financial situation.

Is Etrade easy for beginners? ›

E*TRADE Range of Offerings

The financial consultants and trading specialists are helpful for beginners through experienced traders. The platform is easy to navigate, which is a plus for new investors. The breadth of mutual funds—over 7,000—and futures trading are good for investors seeking these features.

How do I start an Etrade account for beginners? ›

How to buy a stock online
  1. Open an account. Apply online in just a few minutes.
  2. Put money in. Add money to pay for the shares you want to buy.
  3. Pick an investment. Use our free analyst research and investing tools.
  4. Place your trade. Our intuitive website and mobile app will guide you.

Does Etrade charge a monthly fee? ›

E*TRADE charges $0 commission for online US-listed stock, ETF, mutual fund, and options trades.

Why is my Etrade order rejected? ›

Your orders can get rejected due to one of many reasons like insufficient margin, incorrect use of order type, scrip not available for trading, stock group change etc. The rejection reason is displayed in the order book.

What is the daily withdrawal limit for Etrade? ›

 What are the daily limits for debit cards? You can make purchases up to $5,000 per day using your debit card. You can also withdraw cash up to $1,000 per day using your debit card.

Why do I need to verify my trading account? ›

The verification of your trading account is required in order to provide you with the best possible service and comply with financial service regulations. Your information is always kept confidential and is only used for compliance purposes.

Why is my ETrade account restricted? ›

If you receive four or more good faith violations in the same 90-day period, your account will first be restricted to buying with settled funds only. After the fifth violation, your account will be restricted to “sell only” for 90 days.

Can I TRADE without verifying my account? ›

For any legit broker, it is mandatory to cross through the process of verification. Because it is one of the significant KYC processes to follow financial regulations.

What is the limit on E-Trade debit card? ›

 What are the daily limits for debit cards? You can make purchases up to $5,000 per day using your debit card. You can also withdraw cash up to $1,000 per day using your debit card.

Is my money safe in E-Trade? ›

Brokerage Protection

E*TRADE Securities LLC is a Member of SIPC, which protects customer accounts up to $500,000 for securities and cash (including $250,000 for cash only). Morgan Stanley also maintains additional insurance with an aggregate limit of $1 billion.

Will E-Trade send me a 1099? ›

Simply visit etrade.com/donations. Why? It's where you can download and print tax documents, such as Forms 1099 and 5498, and view a complete list of important tax dates. You'll also find articles, FAQs, tools, and cost basis resources to help you prepare for tax season.

Do I pay taxes on E-Trade withdrawal? ›

Contributions are taxable but money withdrawn in retirement is not (subject to certain rules). An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) where contributions and investment earnings are allowed to grow tax-deferred. Taxes are paid only when money is withdrawn in retirement.

Can you borrow money from E-Trade? ›

Simple and automatic. Once you're enrolled, E*TRADE will borrow eligible securities from your account based on demand (and provide you notice when securities are borrowed), in exchange for cash collateral and interest payments.

How much can you mobile deposit on E-Trade? ›

Note: Mobile check deposit maximum is $250,000 per day.

What bank does E*TRADE use? ›

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Banking products and services are provided by Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, Member FDIC.

Does Zelle work with Etrade? ›

It also launched the ability to access bank accounts via Face ID and to send money via P2P payment provider Zelle.

How long does it take for Etrade cash account to settle? ›

For most stock trades, settlement occurs two business days after the day the order executes, or T+2 (trade date plus two days). For example, if you were to execute an order on Monday, it would typically settle on Wednesday.

Can your ETrade account go negative? ›

A (negative) cash balance = Being on margin

immediately to the right of your account number. When your cash balance is negative (in parenthesis), your account is on margin and borrowing cash to hold your portfolio's positions.

What happens if ETrade fails? ›

Key Takeaways. If a brokerage fails, another financial firm may agree to buy the firm's assets and accounts will be transferred to the new custodian with little interruption. The government also provides insurance, known as SIPC coverage, on up to $500,000 of securities or $250,000 of cash held at a brokerage firm.

What is the minimum balance for Etrade futures? ›

There is no minimum funding requirement for futures.

How many times can I day TRADE on E*TRADE? ›

You're looking at day trading on ETRADE so you want to know how many trades you can make right? Well if you don't have $25,000 in your brokerage account or a cash account, you're limited. In fact, you're what's known as a pattern day trader. As a result, you're limited to 4 day trades in a rolling 5 business days.

How many accounts does E*TRADE have? ›

The New York-based bank is getting E-Trade's 5.2 million customer accounts with $360 billion in assets and a leading business that manages corporate stock plans.

Which trade is best for beginners? ›

The Indian Stock Market is a great place to start investing your money, especially for beginners. It offers an excellent opportunity for people who want to get into the market without having to worry about the technicalities of buying and selling stocks. The stock market in India offers many advantages to investors.

Does Etrade sell first in first out? ›

FIFO is the default cost basis method used by E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley, unless you select a different method of calculation. Using the FIFO method, the tax lots that you bought earliest are sold first.

Why is my Etrade account not eligible for futures trading? ›

To trade futures, you must have a margin-enabled brokerage account or eligible IRA account. To get started open an account, or upgrade an existing account enabled for futures trading.

Why my Etrade account was restricted? ›

If you receive four or more good faith violations in the same 90-day period, your account will first be restricted to buying with settled funds only. After the fifth violation, your account will be restricted to “sell only” for 90 days.

How do I get Level 3 options approval on Etrade? ›

To place a naked equity call or put trade (Levels 3 and 4) you must have margin equity of at least $5,000 in your margin account. At Levels 3 and 4, margin customers will be allowed to enter naked short put positions.

How do you get approved for day trading? ›

First, pattern day traders must maintain minimum equity of $25,000 in their margin account on any day that the customer day trades. This required minimum equity, which can be a combination of cash and eligible securities, must be in your account prior to engaging in any day-trading activities.

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