Retirement planning
At E*TRADE, you don’t need to be a trader to work toward your dreams for tomorrow. We offer easy-to-use retirement solutions to help you set a realistic savings goal—and then create an action plan to help you get there.
Make your money work harder, so you don’t have to
Start saving now or continue planning. A Roth, Traditional, or Rollover IRA from E*TRADE can help get you on your way.
Tax advantages
IRAs offer potential tax benefits and can be used to roll over a 401(k) plan account with a former employer.
Easy and affordable
Setting up your E*TRADE IRA is quick and easy. There are no account fees* and no minimums to worry about.
Tools and resources
We have tools and guidance available if you need it. Use the IRA Selector tool to see if you qualify for a Traditional or a Roth IRA.
* Transaction fees, fund expenses, brokerage commissions, and service fees may apply.
Start investing today
Enjoy $0 commissions on online US-listed stock, ETF, mutual fund, and options trades with no account minimums.1
Focus on tomorrow, act today
One of the key advantages of retirement accounts is the opportunity for tax-deferred compounding. Compounding simply means the ability to reinvest earnings, if any, in an effort to generate even greater earnings over time. Use the tool below to see the power of compounding.
I'm 35 years old and I plan to retire at age 65
Total value at retirement is $488,290*
*Value based on $6,000 annual contribution to age 49, and $7,000 annually thereafter.2
Explore retirement accounts
Rollover IRA
Consider rolling over your old 401(k) plan assets to an E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley IRA
Consolidate assets from a former employer’s retirement plan.
Roth IRA3
Tax-free growth potential retirement investing
Pay no income taxes or tax penalties on qualified distributions if you meet certain requirements.
Traditional IRA
You may be eligible to make income tax deductible contributions
Earnings potentially grow tax-deferred until you withdraw them in retirement.