Investing, for everyone
Morgan Stanley completes aquisition of E*TRADE
About us
E*TRADE is the pioneer of online trading for retail investors.
We were born in the early ‘80s when a physicist and inventor developed a process to place a trade online for retail investors. This became the first online transaction sent to an exchange, and it paved the way for all main street investors to control their own investments online, without the need of a human broker.
Today, we are a leading online financial services firm that specializes in a first-class experience for the digitally inclined investor and trader, backed by personal professional guidance. The Company also has a high-tech custody platform for advisors and the industry’s #1-rated stock plan administration platform .1
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Corporate facts:
- Founded: 1982
- First online trade: 1983
- IPO: August 16, 1996
- Employees: Approximately 4,100
- Retail branches: 30 across the United States
Thought leaders in the news
Financial Advisor Magazine: E*Trade Strategist Predicts Trends For 2021
Featuring Mike Loewengart, Managing Director, Investment Strategy
Bloomberg: Day Trader Quickly Put to Test After End-Of-Year Buy Frenzy
Featuring Chris Larkin, Managing Director, Trading and Investing Product
SHRM: Legislation Extends Student Loan Repayment Benefits for 5 Years
Featuring Kate Winget, Managing Director, Gradifi
PLANSPONSOR: Congress Extends Student Loan Repayment Provision to 2025
Featuring Kate Winget, Managing Director, Gradifi

Careers
We are looking for dynamic, highly energized individuals who are ready to join a fast-paced, leader in the financial services industry.

In the community
We're committed to investing in communities through non-profit partnerships, employee volunteer work, and corporate contributions.