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 July 31, 2025. Learn how

Terms apply. Use promo code: OFFER25

 

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Unlock your full financial potential

Do more with your money at E*TRADE with our most popular accounts

Brokerage Account

Invest and trade for your financial goals with $0 commissions for online U.S.-listed stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, options and much more - other fees may apply.1

Retirement Accounts

Build your nest egg with tax-advantaged Traditional, Roth, and Rollover IRAs, plus personalized retirement planning tools and guidance.

Premium Savings Account

Boost your savings with Annual Percentage Yield2

With rates 9X the national average3, plus FDIC protection up to $500,0004, and more.

Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Member FDIC.

Max-Rate Checking Account

Competitive yield with Annual Percentage Yield5 and no transaction fees

Plus ATM and foreign transaction fee refunds worldwide.6,7 $15 monthly account fee waived with $5,000 average monthly balance.8

Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Member FDIC.

Frequently asked questions

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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 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 July 31, 2025. Learn how

Terms apply. Use promo code: OFFER25

 

Open an account