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E*TRADE CD rates: 4.35% APY best term

E*TRADE’s best tracked CD pays 4.35% across 5 terms — ranking in the top 10th percentile of the 70 banks SwitchWize tracks CD rates for, where the best available rate is 4.47%. (Updated August 27, 2026.)

E*TRADE CD rates by term

TermAPY
6 months4.05%
1 year4.15%
2 years4.30%
3 years4.35%Best
5 years4.35%Best

Is E*TRADE a good CD rate? Not really. At 4.35% its best CD trails the 4.47% best available tracked rate, leaving about $29 a year on the table on a $25,000 deposit.

The gap, in your dollars

At 4.35%, $25,000 earns $1,087/yr here versus $1,117/yr at the field leader — a $29/yr difference.

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Higher-paying CD alternatives we track

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Is it safe to switch? Any FDIC-insured bank carries the same federal deposit protection — the same coverage big banks carry. Verify E*TRADE and alternatives →

Frequently asked questions

What is E*TRADE's best CD rate?

E*TRADE's best tracked CD rate is 4.35% APY as of August 27, 2026, across 5 terms SwitchWize tracks for this bank.

Is E*TRADE's CD rate good?

E*TRADE's best CD rate ranks in the top 10th percentile of tracked banks. The best available tracked rate is 4.47% and the FDIC national savings average is 0.38%.

Which banks pay more than E*TRADE on CDs?

Higher-paying tracked options include lendingclub, sallie mae, popular direct. Compare rates at /cds to find the best current option.

General information only. Rates change frequently; verify directly with the institution before making financial decisions. SwitchWize is not a bank and does not provide financial advice.