E*TRADE allows you to invest in stocks, ETFs, options, mutual funds, bonds and futures. You cannot, however, directly trade cryptocurrency. Because of the low or no commissions and variety of tradable securities, E*TRADE caters to active traders who are interested in hands-on investing.
But E*TRADE is far more than mutual funds and futures. In addition to the brokerage account, you can use E*TRADE for retirement planning and everyday banking.