Copy trading on E*Trade
E*Trade does not offer built-in copy trading. Candella Copytrade lets you copy a live lead trader's real stock and options fills into your own E*Trade account, automatically, with manual approval by default and risk controls you set. You keep custody of your funds; Candella is non-custodial and never holds your money.
How copy trading works on E*Trade
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Connect your E*Trade account
One secure SnapTrade connection links your E*Trade account. Non-custodial: your funds never leave E*Trade.
02
Choose a live lead trader
Browse verified track records and pick a lead. You are copying a real person's real trades, not a bot or a backtest.
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Their fills copy into your E*Trade account
Approve each trade by default, or turn on auto-copy with per-position and daily caps. Multi-leg options are dispatched as a single order.
E*Trade copy trading, questions
Does E*Trade have copy trading?
E*Trade does not offer built-in copy trading. Candella Copytrade adds it: you copy a live lead trader's real, broker-verified fills into your own E*Trade account through SnapTrade, with manual approval by default and per-position and daily caps.
Can I copy options trades on E*Trade?
Yes. Candella copies U.S. equities and options, including multi-leg spreads, into your E*Trade account as a single order.
Is my E*Trade money safe with Candella?
Yes. Candella is non-custodial and connects to your E*Trade account through SnapTrade. Your funds never leave your E*Trade account, and Candella cannot withdraw or transfer them. Candella is software, not a broker or a registered investment adviser.
Candella Copytrade is software that connects your E*Trade account to a lead trader you choose. Candella is not a broker-dealer and not a registered investment adviser, does not custody funds, and does not guarantee or project any results. Copy trading carries risk of loss, including loss of principal. E*Trade is a third-party brokerage and does not endorse Candella.