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Open New E*TRADE Account (2025)
How to create a E*TRADE brokerage account? How to sign up for a new E*TRADE
account?
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How to Open an E*Trade Account
Highlights:
- A financial account can be opened at E*Trade in just a few minutes.
- E*Trade does require a U.S. address to open any type of account (investing or banking).
- The company’s mobile app or website can be used to open an account.
Before you try to open an account with E*Trade, be sure to read over our instruction manual:
Requirements
Not just anyone can open an account at E*Trade. The brokerage firm has these requirements:
- Be a legal adult (that’s 18).
- Have a valid address in the United States of America; E*Trade defines the USA as Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the District of Columbia, and the 50 states.
- Have a Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.
E*Trade does not require U.S. citizenship. Although the rule about the domestic address is strict, U.S. soldiers serving on military bases worldwide can use their Armed Forces addresses (Pacific, European, and American regions).
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How to Open an E*Trade Brokerage Account
Opening an E*Trade account is easy with the broker’s user-friendly software. Open your browser and head to this E*Trade page. You will see a purple button to open an account; click on it to begin the online application. You’ll also see a promotion for free money when you open and fund a new account. The bonus can be up to $10,000, so check the offer.
At the start of the application, you’ll need to specify whether the account is individual, joint, or custodial. Later, you’ll provide details like your U.S. address and date of birth.
For other accounts such as IRA or business accounts, scroll to the bottom of any E*Trade page and click the purple link to open an account. You’ll find the full list of available investment accounts. Most have the same application, but some, like the 401(k), require a paper form.
E*Trade’s two mobile apps (regular and Power) can also open accounts. The regular app can open all account types (individual, joint, custodial, IRA, etc.). The Power app can open only individual, joint, or custodial accounts. On either app, look for the “Open an Account” link on the main screen.
How to Open a Futures Brokerage Account
Once you have a securities account, you can apply for a futures account if you want to trade futures contracts. E*Trade does not allow opening a futures account by itself. Log into the website, hover over the Trading tab, and select the futures option from the drop-down menu. You’ll see an informational page about futures trading with a purple button at the top to open a futures account.
How to Open an E*Trade Robo Account
Opening an automated account is similar to opening a securities account. On the website or regular app, scroll to the list of accounts and select Managed Portfolios. Then choose Core Portfolios, which is E*Trade’s robo account.
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For a full-service brokerage or advisory account with a human financial advisor, you’ll need Morgan Stanley. Visit a branch office to connect with an advisor.
How to Open an E*Trade Bank Account
Through Morgan Stanley Private Bank, E*Trade offers checking and savings accounts, plus CDs. The process is similar to opening a robo account. Select the Bank tab instead of Managed Portfolios. Under the Bank tab, there are links to open deposit accounts, all of which are FDIC-insured. These bank accounts link automatically to investing accounts on the E*Trade site and apps for easy transfers.
Minimums and Fees
Brokerage accounts at E*Trade, whether taxable or tax-sheltered, have no commissions and no recurring fees. Most trades are commission-free. The robo account has a 0.30% annual fee with a $500 minimum. Morgan Stanley accounts have their own pricing schedule.
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Updated on 11/1/2025.
Chad Morris is a financial writer with more than 20 years experience
as both an English teacher and an avid trader. When he isn’t writing
expert content for Brokerage-Review.com, Chad can usually be found
managing his portfolio or building a new home computer.
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