[This post is written and copyrighted by FIRE Finance (http://firefinance.blogspont.com).]
E*TRADE FINANCIAL Corp. has recently received a $2.5 billion capital infusion from one of the world's leading investment firms. This is a clear vote of confidence, solidifying the ability to deliver the value that we have come to enjoy with Etrade's world class services.To celebrate this strategic transaction Etrade has declared Wednesday, December 19, 2007, as E*TRADE Customer Appreciation Day.
For a full 24 hours eligible stock, options and futures trades entered at E*TRADE Securities will not be charged a commission. This wonderful opportunity will give us a convenient chance to evaluate our investments, balance our taxable gains and losses, or capitalize on trading opportunities prior to year end.
Some important points are:
- Unlimited commission-free trade offer is valid for trades entered by E*TRADE Securities customers in U.S. stocks, options and futures from 8:30 PM EST on 12/18/07 to 8:30 PM EST on 12/19/07.
- Unlimited commission-free trade offer is valid for trades entered by E*TRADE Securities customers in non-U.S. stocks from 5:30 PM EST on 12/18/07 to 5:30 PM EST on 12/19/07.
- This offer does not include commissions on trades in mutual funds or fixed income securities, but does apply to options contract fees.
- Good 'til canceled (GTC) orders entered prior to 12/19/07, but that execute on 12/19/07, will be charged the standard commission and customers will receive a credit to their account for such commission on or about 12/24/07.
