Access

Securely view all your investment accounts online using usbank.com or the U.S. Bank mobile app.

Research

Get stock, ETF and mutual fund reports, and compare indices with interactive charts.

Invest

Trade online with $0 commissions2 for stocks and ETFs. Also get access to trade options and over 10,000 mutual funds.

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Get started investing and trading

Invest your way with the freedom you deserve. Our self-directed investing platform lets you take control of your financial future with the tools and resources to make informed decisions. Whether you're creating your first portfolio or an experienced trader, this platform helps you work towards your goals with confidence.

Trade stocks, mutual funds, ETFs and options directly online. Simply choose your account type – taxable, traditional IRA, Roth IRA or SEP IRA – and get started.

  • No trading fees2
  • No annual account fees
  • No investment minimum

Opening an account is fast, secure, and gives you immediate access to the markets.

Open a self-directed account

Self-directed investing is only available to current clients of U.S. Bancorp Advisors, U.S. Bancorp Investments and their affiliate U.S. Bank. Not yet a client? We’re here to help you get started—give us a call at 800-634-1100.

Looking for professional guidance to manage your investments?

Partner with a team of experienced financial advisors to craft a personalized financial plan tailored to your unique goals. Using a collaborative approach and advanced wealth planning technology, we’ll simplify your investment decisions and help you stay on track.

  • Tailored support: Work with a team of advisors who create strategies aligned with your financial needs.
  • Flexible access: Connect with us on your terms—via phone, email or video.
  • Collaborative investing: Simplify your financial life while making your investments work harder for you.
Work with a team of advisors

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to your self-directed investing questions. Start here or view all FAQ.

For DIY investors, self-directed investing allows you to trade stocks, mutual funds, ETFs and options yourself, directly online. When you open a self-directed brokerage account, you choose what you would like to invest in, as well as when you would like to buy, sell or trade investments in your portfolio.

A self-directed brokerage account lets you manage your investments independently. Trade stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, and options online or through the mobile app. You can also place trades over the phone through U.S. Bancorp Advisors Client Service Center at 800-634-1100 (additional fee applies). Plus, enjoy free access to online tools and resources to help you make informed decisions.

You can begin trading as soon as your account is approved and funding received.

There are no commissions on stock and ETF trades made online, and no annual account fees. Find out more fee information on our brokerage fees page.

You have the option of opening different types of accounts when you choose self-directed investing, including:

  • Individual accounts 

  • Joint accounts

  • Traditional IRAs

  • Roth IRAs

  • SEP IRAs

You must have an existing U.S. Bank, U.S. Bancorp Advisors or U.S. Bancorp Investments relationship and access to your accounts online to open any of these self-directed investing account types. Other account types not listed are not available for self-directed investing at this time.

Take the next step

Call 800-634-1100
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Disclosures

Please refer to our disclosures and agreements.

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  1. Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are subject to risks similar to those of stocks, such as market risk. Investing in ETFs may bear indirect fees and expenses charged by ETFs in addition to its direct fees and expenses, as well as indirectly bearing the principal risks of those ETFs. ETFs may trade at a discount to their net asset value and are subject to the market fluctuations of their underlying investments.

  2. No trading fees applies to online equity trades, exchange traded funds (ETFs), closed-end funds and no-load mutual funds. For options, there is a fee of $4.95 per order, plus $1.00 per contract. Mutual funds with sales loads are subject to applicable sales charges according to the prospectus. Find out more about fee information on our self-directed brokerage fees page.

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Investment and insurance products and services including annuities are:
Not a deposit • Not FDIC insured • May lose value • Not bank guaranteed • Not insured by any federal government agency.

U.S. Investments is a marketing logo for U.S. Bancorp Advisors.

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U.S. Bancorp Advisors and their representatives do not provide tax or legal advice. Your tax and financial situation are unique. You should consult your tax and/or legal advisor for advice and information concerning your particular situation.

Brokerage and investment advisory products and services are offered by U.S. Bancorp Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered broker-dealer, investment adviser, member FINRA / SIPC, and subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp and affiliate of U.S. Bank, N.A.

Insurance services are offered by USBA Insurance Services, a dba of U.S. Bancorp Advisors, having a California domicile and principal place of business at 800 N. Brand Blvd., 16th Floor, Glendale, CA 91203, CA Insurance License #6011694. Products may not be available in all states.

U.S. Bancorp Advisors is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as both a broker-dealer and an investment adviser. To understand how brokerage and investment advisory services and fees differ, the Client Relationship Summary and Regulation Best Interest Disclosure are available for you to review.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Rule 2267 provides for BrokerCheck to allow investors to learn about the professional background, business practices, and conduct of FINRA member firms or their brokers. To request such information, contact FINRA toll-free at 1-800‐289‐9999 or via https://brokercheck.finra.org. An investor brochure describing BrokerCheck is also available through FINRA.

Municipal securities education and protection – U.S. Bancorp Advisors is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB). An investor brochure that describes the protections that may be provided to you by the MSRB rules and how to file a complaint with an appropriate regulatory authority is available to you on the MSRB website at www.msrb.org.