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Automate your trading with
E*TRADE
Send TradingView alerts to Algomatex and we place the orders in your own E*TRADE account, with take-profit and stop-loss attached and risk checks before every order.
- Funds stay at E*TRADE, never with us
- Kill switch on every account
{ "ticker": "NVDA", "action": "buy", "qty": 50, "tp": "2%", "sl": "1%" }
- Kill switch off
- Subscription active
- Account not paused
- 14 pre-trade gates
E*TRADE and its logo are trademarks of their owner. Algomatex is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by E*TRADE; the name is used only to identify a supported connection.
About the broker
E*TRADE at a glance
E*TRADE, founded in 1982 and part of Morgan Stanley since 2020, is a US online brokerage offering stocks, ETFs, options, futures, mutual funds, bonds and a small set of cryptocurrencies. Securities accounts are carried by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and active traders can use the Power E*TRADE platforms.
- Dime Buyback: close short options priced at 10 cents or less with no contract fee
- Lower options contract fee for clients placing 30+ trades per quarter
- Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana through a linked Zero Hash account
- Research and insights from Morgan Stanley
- Legal name
- Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
- Parent company
- Morgan Stanley
- Founded
- 1982
- Regulation
- SEC · Registered broker-dealer (SEC file 8-68191) and investment adviser
- FINRA · Member, CRD #149777
- SIPC · Member (Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC)
- NFA · E*TRADE Futures LLC, Member NFA
E*TRADE securities accounts are carried by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, which BrokerCheck lists under the name E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley. Futures are offered by E*TRADE Futures LLC, and crypto is traded through a separate Zero Hash account.
- Markets
- Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Bonds, Mutual funds, Crypto
- Platforms
- Web, E*TRADE mobile app, Power E*TRADE, Power E*TRADE Pro (desktop), API
- Account minimum
- $0. No account minimum or maintenance fee on the brokerage account, though other fees may apply.
- Availability
- A US-focused brokerage; crypto trading is open to US-based clients. Non-US residents should check E*TRADE's terms for eligibility.
Get started
From a E*TRADE account to automation in three steps
- 01
Open a E*TRADE account
Apply on E*TRADE's own site. Algomatex never opens or funds the account for you.
express.etrade.com - 02
Connect it to Algomatex
Link the account from your Brokers page. Credentials are stored encrypted, and your funds never leave E*TRADE.
- 03
Point your TradingView alert at your webhook
Paste your Algomatex webhook URL into the alert. Every alert after that becomes an order.
Pricing at E*TRADE
What E*TRADE charges
Commissions are set by E*TRADE, not Algomatex, and can change. Check E*TRADE's site for current pricing.
| Product | Commission |
|---|---|
| US-listed stocks & ETFs (online)$25 extra for broker-assisted trades | $0 per trade |
| Options$0 commission; $0.50 per contract for clients with 30+ stock, ETF and options trades per quarter | $0.65 per contract |
| FuturesPlus exchange and NFA fees | $1.50 per contract, per side |
| OTC stocks (online)$4.95 with 30+ trades per quarter | $6.95 per trade |
| Crypto (via Zero Hash)Charged by Zero Hash LLC, with no added spread or markup per E*TRADE | 0.50% of notional trade value |
| Bonds and CDs (online secondary)US Treasury auction and online secondary trades $0 | $1 per bond, $10 minimum, $250 maximum |
Source: E*TRADE's own pages · checked 5 Oct 2026
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What Algomatex can do on E*TRADE
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Before every order
Every E*TRADE order passes the same checks, in the same order
- 01Kill switchOne switch halts every account at once
- 02SubscriptionBuy signals need an active plan; sells always pass
- 03Broker paused?Pause E*TRADE alone and keep the rest running
- 0414 pre-trade gatesBuying power, duplicate signals, market hours and more
FAQ
E*TRADE and Algomatex, answered
Answers about E*TRADE come from its own pages and regulators' records, checked 5 Oct 2026.
Is E*TRADE regulated?
Yes. E*TRADE securities accounts are offered by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a FINRA member (CRD #149777) and SIPC member, and futures are offered by E*TRADE Futures LLC, a member of the NFA.
How much does E*TRADE charge for options?
Options trades have no commission but carry a $0.65 per-contract fee, reduced to $0.50 for clients who make at least 30 stock, ETF and options trades per quarter.
Is there a minimum deposit to open an E*TRADE account?
No. E*TRADE advertises no account minimum or maintenance fee on its brokerage account, though other fees may apply.
Can I trade crypto on E*TRADE?
Yes. US-based clients can trade Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana through a separate Zero Hash account linked to an E*TRADE brokerage account, for a 0.50% commission.
Does Algomatex hold my money?
No. Orders go to your own E*TRADE account and your funds stay at E*TRADE. Algomatex never receives, holds or moves them.
Which E*TRADE markets can I automate?
The ones marked supported in the table above. Anything E*TRADE offers that the table marks as not available isn't automated yet.
Can I stop automation on E*TRADE at once?
Yes. Pause E*TRADE alone from its broker page, or use the kill switch to halt every account. A paused account places no new orders until you resume it.
