: Issued by companies to fund operations; these typically offer higher yields but carry more default risk than government bonds.

Buying bonds on E*TRADE provides access to over , ranging from safe-haven U.S. Treasuries to higher-yield corporate and municipal bonds. The platform offers a specialized Bond Resource Center that includes advanced screeners, research tools, and a bond ladder builder to help investors manage interest rate risk. Available Bond Types on E*TRADE

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

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

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

To purchase bonds, you must have a funded E*TRADE brokerage account. E*TRADE Rates and Fees | Open an Account

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

: Similar to bank CDs but can be traded on the secondary market without early withdrawal penalties.