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E*TRADE vs Webull

Detailed comparison of fees, features and products

E*TRADE logo
4.2
BROKER ONLY
Webull logo
4
BROKER ONLY

Feature Comparison

Feature ComparisonE*TRADEWebull
Wide Offering
Fractional Shares & DRIP
Free Savings Plan
Cash Sweep Yield
US Support
Tax Documents (1099)
SIPC $500k + FDIC
Score
6/7
6/7

Fee Comparison

Fee ComparisonE*TRADEWebull
IRA Accounts (Roth, Traditional)$0 commission$0 commission
Cash Sweep Yield$0 commission$0 commission
Crypto FeeN/A1% markup
Margin RateN/AN/A
Inactivity FeeNoneNone
Deposit FeeFreeFree
Withdrawal FeeFreeFree
Min. Deposit00

Product Range

Product RangeE*TRADEWebull
StocksAll US stocks5,000+ US stocks
ETFsAll US ETFsAll major ETFs
Mutual Funds9,000+ mutual funds0
BondsFull bond offering0
CryptoN/A40+ cryptocurrencies

Pros & Cons

E*TRADE

Pros

  • Morgan Stanley backing: Excellent for stock compensation (RSU/ESPP)
  • Power E*TRADE: Excellent options & technical analysis
  • SIPC $500k + FDIC sweep
  • Great for tech employees with equity
  • Solid research and education
  • Managed portfolios available

Cons

  • No direct crypto trading
  • No fractional shares
  • Higher options fees than Tastytrade
  • Cash sweep yields lower than competitors
Webull

Pros

  • Desktop-level charting on mobile
  • Extended hours trading (4am-8pm ET)
  • SIPC $500k protected
  • Free stocks promotions for new accounts
  • Paper trading for practice
  • Advanced technical indicators

Cons

  • No mutual funds or bonds
  • Limited customer support
  • PFOF-based business model
  • Less research than traditional brokers

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