Buying Bonds On Etrade Guide

: Debt securities issued by government-sponsored entities like Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.

: Often called "junk" bonds, these carry ratings below BBB and offer higher potential returns for higher risk. Trading Fees and Commissions buying bonds on etrade

E*TRADE utilizes a split fee structure based on whether you are buying new issues or trading on the secondary market. Transaction Type Fee / Commission Online Secondary Trades (Other Bonds) $1.00 per bond ($10 min / $250 max) New Issues (Non-Treasury) $0 (included in offering price concession) Broker-Assisted Trades Online price + $20 commission Step-by-Step Guide to Buying Bonds Transaction Type Fee / Commission Online Secondary Trades

To purchase bonds, you must have a funded E*TRADE brokerage account. E*TRADE Rates and Fees | Open an Account allowing for diverse portfolio strategies:

: Issued by state and local governments; interest is often free from federal income tax and sometimes state/local taxes.

E*TRADE supports a wide variety of fixed-income assets, allowing for diverse portfolio strategies: