Two brokers face off on platform power versus fractional ownership. E*TRADE brings powerful trading tools; Revolut bundles banking with fractional stocks in one app.
Find out which stock broker best suits your investing profile.
Choose if…
Choose E*TRADE if you want professional analytics including options strategy scanners, advanced charting, and a robust futures offering. You also gain live 24/5 chat, phone support, extended hours, and Morgan Stanley-backed resources.
| Editorial score | 4.3/ 5 | 3.8/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Min deposit | N/A | N/A |
| Spreads from | N/A | N/A |
| Commission / lot | N/A | N/A |
| Inactivity fee | None | None |
| Deposit fee | Free |
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | E*TRADE | Revolut |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, SEC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Fail | Fail |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS, SIPC) | Fail | Pass |
| Costs | ||
| Commission-free trading | Pass | Pass |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| Features | ||
| Fractional shares | Fail | Pass |
| Dividend reinvestment (DRIP) | Pass | Fail |
| Extended hours trading | Pass | Fail |
| IPO access | Fail | Fail |
| Short selling | Pass | Fail |
| Stock screener tool | Pass | Fail |
| Support | ||
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Fail |
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Fail |
ETRADE rates 4.3/5 versus 3.8/5 for Revolut. ETRADE edges ahead on our composite score, though both brokers meet a reasonable standard for most traders.
Both E*TRADE and Revolut hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
Minimum deposit and negative balance protection data are not confirmed for this pair. Both hold top-tier regulatory status, meaning client fund protections apply to both. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each broker's site.
E*TRADE lists maximum leverage of 1:4. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
E*TRADE supports Proprietary Web/Mobile, while Revolut supports Proprietary Web/Mobile. Both provide Proprietary Web/Mobile.
Yes, you can open an account with Revolut independently of your ETRADE account. There is no formal transfer process for open positions; you would need to close existing trades with ETRADE before funding and trading with Revolut.
Yes, both E*TRADE and Revolut offer commission-free stock trading according to our data. Keep in mind that commission-free brokers may still charge spread costs, foreign exchange fees, or platform fees — always check the full fee schedule on each broker's website.
Revolut scores higher on investor protection criteria, with compensation scheme coverage and segregated client funds. For stock investors, confirming compensation scheme coverage ensures your assets are protected up to a defined limit if the broker becomes insolvent.
Choose Revolut if…
Choose Revolut if you want fractional shares from $1 and a banking app that combines payments and investing. You also receive FCA regulation with FSCS protection and multilingual support, plus unlimited commission-free trades on select Premium plans.
Which broker wins for each type of stock trader, based on costs, safety, features, and editorial scoring.
Revolut wins on low-cost trading with unlimited commission-free trades on Premium plans.
E*TRADE is safer due to SEC/FINRA oversight and SIPC protection.
E*TRADE wins for long-term investing with dividend reinvestment.
E*TRADE wins for active traders with Power platform and futures.
Revolut suits beginners with fractional shares from $1 in one app.
E*TRADE offers broader global access with 8 exchanges.
| Free |
| Deposit methods | Bank TransferACHWire TransferCheque | Bank TransferCredit CardDebit CardApple PayGoogle Pay |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank TransferACHWire Transfer | Bank TransferCard |
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| Withdrawal fee | Free ACH; $25 wire transfer | Free (standard plan); subject to fair use policy |
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| Commission-free | Yes | Yes |
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| Fractional shares | No | Yes |
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| Dividend reinvestment | Yes | No |
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| Extended hours | Yes | No |
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| IPO access | No | No |
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| Short selling | Yes | No |
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| Regulators | SEC FINRA | CBI FCA |
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| Platforms | Proprietary Web/Mobile | Proprietary Web/Mobile |
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| Active bonuses | 2 offers | 2 offers |
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E*TRADE edges Revolut on the higher editorial score and deeper platform capabilities.
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Score 3.8 / 5
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