VWOB Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond

E*TRADE is now the only major online broker to offer Vanguard ETFs commission-free

E*TRADE Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: ETFC) today announced it has surpassed 250 commission-free ETFs with the addition of 46 ETFs from six providers to its Commission-Free ETF Program, all of which are non-proprietary:

• New additions include 32 Vanguard ETFs, in addition to ETFs from Direxion, iShares, Janus Henderson, NuShares, and Reality Shares.
• E*TRADE customers can further diversify their portfolio with commission-free domestic, international, fixed income, environmentally conscious, and other specialty equity ETFs.
• With these additions, E*TRADE now offers more than 250 commission-free ETFs.

“With this expansion, we are thrilled to be a premier destination for investors seeking commission-free access to these popular ETFs,” said Rich Messina, SVP of Investment Product at E*TRADE Financial. “It’s now easier than ever for E*TRADE customers to achieve comprehensive diversification across practically any asset class, and do so inexpensively. These additions can fill a tactical void for a multitude of strategies—from tracking broad indexes to seeking higher returns to defending against changing market conditions to pursuing factor-based sector exposure—while providing commission-free access to some of the most active, well-known ETFs available today.”

New commission-free ETFs added to the E*TRADE platform are listed below.

  Fund Name   Ticker Direxion All Cap Insider Sentiment Shares   KNOW Direxion Nasdaq-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares   QQQE Direxion Auspice Broad Commodity Strategy ETF   COM iShares iBonds Dec 2023 Term Muni Bond ETF   IBML iShares iBonds Dec 2024 Term Muni Bond ETF   IBMM iShares iBonds Dec 2027 Term Corporate ETF   IBDS NuShares ESG Large-Cap Growth ETF   NULG NuShares ESG Mid-Cap Value ETF   NUMV NuShares ESG Mid-Cap Growth ETF   NUMG NuShares ESG U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF   NUBD

Reality Shares DIVCON Leaders Dividend ETF

  LEAD

Reality Shares DIVS ETF

  DIVY Reality Shares NASDAQ NexGen Economy ETF   BLCN Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETF   JSML Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF   VIG Vanguard S&P 500 ETF   VOO Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF   VTI Vanguard U.S. Liquidity Factor ETF   VFLQ Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF   VFMV Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF   VFMF Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF   VFQY Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF   VFMO Vanguard U.S. Value Factor ETF   VFVA Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF   VBK Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF   VBR Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF   VWO Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF   VEA Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF   VIGI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF   VYMI Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF   VSS Vanguard Total World Stock ETF   VT Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF   VTEB Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund   VOX Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF   VCR Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF   VDC Vanguard Energy ETF   VDE Vanguard Financials ETF   VFH Vanguard Health Care ETF   VHT Vanguard Industrials ETF   VIS Vanguard Materials ETF   VAW Vanguard Information Technology ETF   VGT Vanguard Utilities ETF   VPU Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF   VWOB Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF   VMBS Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF   BND Vanguard Total International Bond ETF   BNDX

To learn more about E*TRADE’s Commission-Free ETF Program, visit E*TRADE’s Commission-Free ETFs page.

E*TRADE aims to enhance the financial independence of traders and investors through a powerful digital offering and professional guidance. To learn more about E*TRADE’s trading and investing platforms and tools, visit etrade.com.

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About E*TRADE’s Commission-Free ETF Program

You can buy and sell the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) available through the E*TRADE Securities Commission-Free ETF Program without paying brokerage commissions. For margin customers, certain ETFs purchased through the program are not margin eligible for 30 days from the purchase date. To discourage short-term trading, E*TRADE Securities may charge a short-term trading fee on sales of participating ETFs held less than 30 days. The list of commission-free ETFs is subject to change at any time without notice.

E*TRADE Securities LLC (ETS) has contracted with certain ETF companies to receive compensation in connection with the purchase of ETFs offered commission-free through ETS. This additional compensation is paid by an affiliate of the ETF. The compensation ETS receives as a result of these relationships is paid based on initial setup fees, and a percentage of invested assets ranging from 0 to 0.15% per annum, depending on the fund company.

If you have any questions about the Commission-Free ETF Program, call us anytime at 800-ETRADE-1 (800-387-2331).

About E*TRADE Financial and Important Notices

E*TRADE Financial and its subsidiaries provide financial services including brokerage and banking products and services to retail customers. Securities products and services, including ETFs, are offered by E*TRADE Securities LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC). Commodity futures and options on futures products and services are offered by E*TRADE Futures LLC (Member NFA). Managed Account Solutions are offered through E*TRADE Capital Management, LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Bank products and services are offered by E*TRADE Bank, and RIA custody solutions are offered by E*TRADE Savings Bank, both of which are federal savings banks (Members FDIC). More information is available at www.etrade.com.

The information provided herein is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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