Stock Trading MS (parent Morgan Stanley)

E*TRADE

Institutional-Grade Online Trading and Investing Made Accessible

Available in 6 countries Last verified: Mar 2026
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Founded
1982
Users
5.2M+ accounts
Total Funding
$13B (acquired)
Employees
4,000+

🏢 Company Overview

Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia, USA
Founder
William A. Porter, Bernard A. Newcomb
Total Funding
$13B (acquired)
Users
5.2M+ accounts
Rating
★ 4.7
AML Compliant PCI DSS Broker License FDIC Insured SIPC up to $500,000 (including $250,000 cash); FDIC up to $500,000 on bank deposits via Morgan Stanley Private Bank

ℹ️ About E*TRADE

E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley is a pioneering online brokerage offering commission-free stock, ETF, and options trading with advanced platforms.

⚡ Key Features

Commission-free stock and ETF trading
Power E*TRADE advanced charting suite
Multi-leg options strategy order execution
Futures and futures options trading
Core Portfolios automated managed investing
Real-time Morgan Stanley research insights

💪 Strengths & Weaknesses

4 Pros 3 Cons
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Strengths
What it does well
Zero-commission stock and ETF trades
Powerful advanced trading platforms
Integrated FDIC-insured banking
Extensive research and education
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Weaknesses
Areas to improve
Primarily U.S. residents only
No direct foreign exchange trading
OTC stock trades incur fees

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🌍 Available In

6 countries
United States Guam Puerto Rico U.S. Virgin Islands American Samoa Northern Mariana Islands
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