1.原文連結：
https://tinyurl.com/y6cjucly
2.原文內容：
#1 Digital Broker E*TRADE Announces $0 Base Rate Commissions for Online
Stock, ETF, and Options Trades
Digital pioneer’s winning value proposition of powerful, easy-to-use
digital tools backed by world-class customer service further enhanced by $0
commissions
E*TRADE Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: ETFC) today announced it will
eliminate retail commissions for online US listed stock, ETF, and options
trades. It will also reduce the options contract charge to $0.65 per contract
for all traders while maintaining its active trader pricing at $0.50 per
contract. These changes will take effect on October 7, 2019.
“E*TRADE customers benefit from working with the best online broker in the
industry, defined by the number one options trading platform, intuitive and
easy-to-use online and mobile tools, with exceptional service from financial
professionals 24/7,” said Mike Pizzi, Chief Executive Officer. “With this
new commission schedule we are further raising the bar, delivering an
unrivaled experience at price points that cannot be beat—main street
investors will now trade the stocks and ETFs of their choice for $0, while
our most active derivative traders will continue to enjoy our
industry-leading contract rate, which when combined with the $0 base rate,
our first-class derivatives platform, and world class active trader service
team, results in an unparalleled value proposition.”
The Company estimates that the revenue impact of the commission changes on Q2
2019 operating results would have been approximately $75 million.
The Company recently lowered several investing barriers including: A new $500
minimum for Core Portfolios, $500 minimum for Prebuilt Mutual Fund
Portfolios, and $25 minimum for automatic investing recurring deposits. The
Company also made a series of enhancements across its suite of tools,
including enhanced trading capabilities and expanded investment
opportunities. Investors on the E*TRADE platform have access to more than
4,400 no-transaction-fee mutual funds. In Kiplinger’s 2019 broker review,
E*TRADE was named the #1 Online Broker in the industry, specifically noted
for offering the most mutual funds with a three-star rating or better from
Morningstar.
E*TRADE aims to enhance the financial independence of traders and investors
through a powerful digital offering and professional guidance. To learn more
about E*TRADE’s trading and investing platforms and tools, visit etrade.com.
For useful trading and investing insights from E*TRADE, follow the company on
Twitter, @ETRADE.
3.心得/評論：
用 etrade 線上買美股，ETF，選擇權都免手續費了。
看來美國券商的競爭壓力蠻大的，反觀:___