Earn daily interest on your portfolio
Boost your investment returns with E Trades Ltd’s share lending
How it works
We lend shares from your portfolio to borrowers and receive interest in exchange. We split all interest equally with you. Share lending is fully automatic and will never cause delays when selling. You still get paid dividends in full.
Secured by collateral
- All lent shares are secured with cash collateral
- The collateral minimum is 102% of the shares’ value
- The collateral is adjusted daily
Keep in mind
Loss of voting rights
When your shares are lent, you lose your right to vote with those shares
Lent shares may be used for shorting
Traders may borrow shares for shorting, which could affect the value of the stock
Dividend taxation
Typically, you will get dividends as normal. In rare situations, you may receive your dividend in the form of a manufactured payment of the same amount. In some countries, these payments may be taxed differently.
