Stockbroking Benefits

Top 10 reasons to join E*TRADE

E*TRADE's customers have given many reasons why they chose E*TRADE over other online trading services. E*TRADE has put together a shortlist - introducing its top 10 reasons for becoming an E*TRADE customer.

1. Superior tools and research.
E*TRADE's tools - like Conditional Orders, Power E*TRADE and E*TRADE Pro - are some of the market's most sophisticated. It's a big reason why E*TRADE is the broker active traders choose. Plus its research is not only comprehensive, it's compiled by six independent research companies.

2. Personal service.
E*TRADE prides itself on the level of service it provides E*TRADE customers. E*TRADE's dedicated Customer Assistance Team can be contacted by email or phone to help with any question you may have. In fact, E*TRADE's team cares enough that we often get to know its customers by name.

3. Free to join.
It costs absolutely nothing to become an E*TRADE customer. You only pay when you trade. So what are you waiting for? Apply today and start taking control of your financial future. After all, it's your money.

4. Value.
E*TRADE is the premium online trading service but that doesn't mean you have to pay premium prices. You can trade shares from as little as A$21.95 per trade. And the more you trade, the more value you enjoy. For instance, as well as access to the E*TRADE website, trade 10 times or more a month and access to Power E*TRADE or E*TRADE Pro is totally free.

5. Earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points.
It's not just wealth that can soar when you're an E*TRADE customer, your points total can too. In fact, E*TRADE is the only online trading service that offers you the opportunity to earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points as you trade.^ˆ To see how many points you can earn as well as full terms and conditions, please visit www.etrade.com.au/frequentflyer

6. Convenience.
When you open an E*TRADE account, you can enjoy the convenience of using your existing HSBC Bank account to settle your trades. So best of all, there's no need to open a separate bank account.

7. Setting standards.
E*TRADE is committed to bringing our customers the latest in product innovations. For instance, E*TRADE was the first online broker to introduce straight-through processing in Australia. And they haven't stopped. They're constantly re-evaluating our products and searching the globe for the latest developments.

8. Freedom of choice.
Share investments aren't the only opportunities E*TRADE provides. As an E*TRADE customer you can also access managed funds, options, warrants, CFDs, IPOs and structured products. E*TRADE can even help you with margin lending and provide direction for setting up your own self-managed superannuation fund.

9. Security.
As an E*TRADE customer you can feel secure. You're the customer of a global brand known for its professionalism and trustworthiness and you can trade with confidence knowing every transaction is safeguarded using the latest available online security.

10. Giving you knowledge.
Online trading is about giving you the power to make your own investment decisions. To help, E*TRADE offers a range of education resources such as an online bookstore and tutorials, seminars and free product trials. E*TRADE encourages you to make use of all these services.

Phone E*TRADE within Australia on 1300 658 355