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What is a brokerage account?
An investment account that enables you to buy and sell securities like stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, options and more.
Who is a brokerage account for?
Anyone who wants to trade securities on their own, and focus on long-term growth goals, to build their wealth over time.
Why open a brokerage account?
To have access to markets, investment research and tools to grow your wealth, on top of traditional savings and retirement accounts.
Investment Management
Stocks
Trade stocks of thousands of companies and participate in the market.
ETFs
Benefit from instant diversification and trading flexibility with ETFs.
Mutual Funds
When you're ready to invest in the market for retirement and other long-term goals.
Online brokerage services with J.P. Morgan Wealth Management
- Access thousands of investments including stocks, ETFs, mutual funds and options.
- Save money with $0 commission online trades so you keep more of your investment.
- Tap into J.P. Morgan Research for help adapting to changes in the markets and in your life.
- Securely access all of your J.P. Morgan investment and Chase banking accounts anywhere, anytime on our Chase Mobile® app or at chase.com.

JPMorgan Chase and its affiliates do not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting professionals before engaging in any transaction.
Why open a J.P. Morgan brokerage account?
With a J.P. Morgan Private Client Advisor, your brokerage account comes with expert guidance and global digital technology capabilities. With Self-Directed Investing, you can use our digital experience to buy and sell securities in real time for no additional fees. Drive your own investment strategy with access to our insights and research.
Already have an account? You can open more than one account to help you meet multiple goals like retirement, education and future needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
An individual brokerage account is a type of financial account that enables you to buy and sell securities like stocks, ETFs, mutual funds and options using your own, personal investment account. An individual brokerage account is separate and distinct from savings, checking, IRA or 401(k) accounts.
A brokerage account is a taxable account that allows you to take action on your investment strategy, trading stock, bonds, funds or other securities to help grow your wealth to meet your long-term goals.
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