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ETRADE from Morgan Stanley vs ii

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ETRADE from Morgan Stanley

ETRADE from Morgan Stanley

Self-directed investors and active traders

ETRADE from Morgan Stanley offers $0 online stock and ETF trades, advanced Power ETRADE platforms, options, f…

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ii

ii

Flat-fee long-term investors

ii is a flat-fee investment platform with ISA, SIPP, Trading Account, funds, ETFs, shares, bonds, managed opt…

Head-to-head comparison

ETRADE from Morgan Stanley vs ii
Feature ETRADE from Morgan Stanley ii
Minimum deposit No account minimums for brokerage accounts —
Stock trading fee $0 online US-listed stock trades UK and US shares (incl. ETFs & Investment trusts): Core £3.99 per trade; Plus £3.99 per trade; Premium £2.99 per trade
Regulators SIPC, NFA, FDIC, CFTC FCA
Best for Self-directed investors and active traders Flat-fee long-term investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Crypto
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Bonds
Options
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Futures
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Funds
Margin
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Ready Made Portfolios
Investment Plans
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Multi Currency
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Business Account
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Isa
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Sipp
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Pros & cons

ETRADE from Morgan Stanley

ETRADE from Morgan Stanley

Pros

  • $0 online US-listed stock, ETF, mutual fund and options trades
  • No brokerage account minimums or maintenance fees
  • Options contract fee falls to $0.50 with 30+ quarterly trades
  • Power ETRADE App trades stocks, ETFs, options and futures
  • Core Portfolios add rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting
  • CME Group and CFE futures quote fees are absorbed

Cons

  • OTC trades cost $6.95, or $4.95 after 30+ quarterly trades
  • Broker-assisted trades add $25
  • Outgoing full account transfers cost $75
  • Outgoing wires cost $25
  • Crypto access is indirect through ETPs, trusts and futures
  • Futures accounts are not protected by SIPC
  • Core Portfolios require $500 and charge 0.30% annually
  • Paper statements cost $2.00 each unless exempt
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Pros

  • Core plan starts at £5.99 per month
  • Regular investments are Free on every plan
  • No fees for transfers in or out
  • SIPP, ISA and Trading Account sit under one plan
  • Hold up to 9 currencies in SIPP and Trading Account
  • Plus includes 1 free monthly trade; Premium includes 2
  • Funds cost £1.49 on Plus and Free on Premium
  • Plus gives 5 free family accounts; Premium gives unlimited

Cons

  • Core is limited to portfolios up to £100,000
  • Junior ISA is not included on the Core plan
  • Same day GBP and EUR withdrawals cost £15
  • Other currency withdrawals cost £15
  • Telephone trades cost £49
  • Non-personal accounts add £30 per month
  • Premium costs £39.99 per month
  • Core FX conversion is 0.75%
ETRADE from Morgan Stanley

ETRADE from Morgan Stanley

ETRADE from Morgan Stanley offers $0 online stock and ETF trades, advanced Power ETRADE platforms, options, futures, bonds and managed portfolios.

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ii

ii

ii is a flat-fee investment platform with ISA, SIPP, Trading Account, funds, ETFs, shares, bonds, managed options and multi-currency investing.

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