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E*TRADE

By Morgan Stanley

E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley is a full-featured digital investment brokerage platform designed for a wide range of investors, from beginners purchasing their first shares to experienced active traders. The platform offers access to a broad suite of financial products including stocks, ETFs, options, and recently expanded digital asset trading for eligible clients. It serves as a comprehensive financial hub where users can trade, bank, and plan for retirement through diverse account types.

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What it offers
  • Users can trade U.S.-listed stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds online with zero commission fees.
  • Eligible clients can buy, sell, and hold digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana directly on the platform.
  • Active traders can execute complex options and futures contracts through the Power E*TRADE Pro desktop platform.
  • Investors can access broker-assisted trades for stocks and bonds for an additional per-trade fee.
  • Customers can manage their retirement planning and banking needs through various affiliated Morgan Stanley subsidiaries.
Standout features
Power E*TRADE Pro desktop platform with dynamic ticker tape0.50% fee on crypto spot trading transactionsReduced options contract fees for active traders with 30+ trades per quarterRedesigned news experience with full article access within the platformCustomizable Midnight display theme with high-contrast settings
Fees and rates

Commission-free online trading. Online U.S.-listed stock, ETF, and mutual fund trades are $0, while options carry a $0.65 per-contract fee and crypto trades are charged at 50 basis points.

Background

Originally a direct-to-consumer digital brokerage, the platform is currently operated as a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, which recently completed a rollout of crypto spot trading in July 2026.

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