With $0 commission for online stock, ETF, and Mutual Fund trades and no annual maintenance fee or account minimums, it's never been easier to put your investments to work.*
Online Trading
Stocks + ETFs
$0
Price may vary based on corporate stock plan relationship. See below for additional fees that may apply.
Mutual Funds*
$0
Underlying mutual fund fees and expenses apply as described in each fund prospectus. Additional information about mutual fund features, fees and compensation can be found here.
Some asset and transaction types may be prohibited in your Self-Directed account.
For more information on restrictions, please refer to the Morgan Stanley Trade Restrictions (PDF).
Additional Services and Fees
Various fees1 may be waived at certain asset levels, such as, but not limited to, those for Reserved.2
- Cash Management & Service Fees
- Account Transfer (Including ACATS) and Termination Fees
- Morgan Stanley Fees
- Third-Party Fees
CASH MANAGEMENT & SERVICE FEES
Representative Assisted Trade Fee
$25 additional per trade
Flat-rate commission and fees apply
Overnight check orders
$10 per check
Checkbook orders
Wallet Size — $0.00 per checkbook order
Other sizes — $20 and up depending on style and quantity per checkbook order
Morgan Stanley Debit Card which is a World Debit MasterCard®
No annual fee
2% foreign transaction fee is charged on transactions made outside the United States
Debit Card ATM Withdrawal Fees
Up to $200 per calendar year in ATM fee rebates at ATMs around the world where MasterCard,® Maestro® or Star® are accepted
Expedited Payment for Online Bill Pay
$15 per transaction
Same Day/Next Business Day, Receipt of Payment
Express orders for Check and/or Debit Card
$25 per delivery
Via Overnight Delivery — U.S. addresses only
Insufficient funds (paid and returned items)
$25 per transaction
Includes Check/ACH, Automatic Debits, Online Bill Payments
Insufficient funds, rejected transfer
$25 per transaction
Returned Check Deposit
$25 per transaction
Stop Payment
$25 per transaction
Wire Transfer USD (Outgoing)4
$25 per transaction
ACCOUNT TRANSFER (INCLUDING ACATS) AND TERMINATION FEES
Account termination fee
Waived
Account Transfer fee (ACATs)5
$95 per account transfer
MORGAN STANLEY FEES
Legal Transfer — Estate Processing
$25 per event
Additional fee charged by agents may apply
Returned Stock Certificate (Reorg)
Waived
Stock Certificates — Private Name change / Transfer Request
Waived
THIRD-PARTY FEES
ADR Custody/Depository Service Fee6
Varies/per event
ADR Dividend Payment Fee
Varies/per dividend payment
ADR Termination Fee
Varies/per termination
Physical Certificate Collection (Reorg) Fee
$25 per transaction
Physical Security Restricted Legend Removal7
$300 per event
Short-Term Mutual Fund Redemption Fee
Varies/per event
Supplemental Transaction Fee (SEC Transaction Fee)
Variable/minimum $0.01 per transaction
May be applied to the sale of certain securities
Voluntary Reorganization Fee
$25 per event
Have additional questions about pricing, fees and commissions? Contact us.
Call the Self-Directed Support Team at 1-866-227-2737.