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What can I do with my investment accounts in digital banking?

You can do a variety of things with your investment accounts depending on your goals and how involved you want to be. Here's a breakdown of what’s available:

Self-Directed Investing

  • You manage your own portfolio.
  • Trade stocks, bonds, Exchange-traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds, and options.
  • No minimum balance required.
  • Access to tools like goal setting, risk quizzes, and market simulators.

Guided Investing with Advisors

  • Work with a financial advisor via phone or video.
  • Get a personalized financial plan and ongoing support.
  • Advisors help match you to professionally built portfolios.

Automated Investor

  • Uses software to manage a portfolio of low-cost ETFs.
  • No human advisor but includes features like automatic rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting.

Safety & Protection

  • Accounts are protected by Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) (up to $500,000, including $100,000 for cash).
  • Your data is encrypted and secured.
  • The U.S. Bank Mobile App follow strict privacy practices.

Digital Tools & Access

  • Manage your accounts through usbank.com or the U.S. Bank Mobile App. 
  • View market news, investing insights, and educational resources.
  • Set up recurring mutual fund purchases, use dividend reinvestment, and explore margin trading if eligible.
  • View your investment details by checking your account balances, holdings, and transaction history. You can also see the status of open orders.
  • Buy and sell stocks, mutual funds, and options directly from the mobile app.
  • Access stock quotes, company news, and interactive charts.