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
: Debt securities issued by government-sponsored entities like Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. buying bonds on etrade
To purchase bonds, you must have a funded E*TRADE brokerage account. E*TRADE Rates and Fees | Open an Account E*TRADE utilizes a split fee structure based on