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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2018
Commission File Number 1-11921

Eetradeasteriska02.jpgTRADE Financial Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware
 
94-2844166
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
11 Times Square, 32nd Floor, New York, New York 10036
(Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code)
(646) 521-4300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   Yes x  No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   Yes x  No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer   x
Accelerated filer
 
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Non-accelerated filer  ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company
 
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Emerging growth company   ¨ 
 
 
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   Yes ¨  No x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
As of August 2, 2018, there were 259,675,020 shares of common stock outstanding.



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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT
For the Quarter Ended June 30, 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
Item 4.
Part II
OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 5
Item 6.
 
 


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Unless otherwise indicated, references to "the Company," "we," "us," "our," "E*TRADE" and "E*TRADE Financial" mean E*TRADE Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries, and references to the parent company mean E*TRADE Financial Corporation but not its subsidiaries.
E*TRADE, E*TRADE Financial, E*TRADE Bank, the Converging Arrows logo, OptionsHouse, Equity Edge Online, Trust Company of America, TCA by E*TRADE, and LibertyTM are trademarks or registered trademarks of E*TRADE Financial Corporation in the United States and in other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.


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PART I
 
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements discuss, among other things:
our future plans, objectives, outlook, strategies, expectations and intentions relating to our business and future financial and operating results and the assumptions that underlie these matters and include statements regarding our proposed transaction with Capital One Financial Corporation (Capital One) and its benefits and timing,
our capital plan initiatives and expected balance sheet size,
the payment of dividends from our subsidiaries to our parent company,
the management of our legacy mortgage and consumer loan portfolio,
our ability to utilize deferred tax assets, the expected implementation and applicability of government regulation and our ability to comply with these regulations,
our ability to maintain required regulatory capital ratios,
continued repurchases of our common stock, payment of dividends on our preferred stock,
our ability to meet upcoming debt obligations,
the integration and related restructuring costs of past and any future acquisitions,
the expected outcome of existing or new litigation,
our ability to execute our business plans and manage risk,
the potential decline of fees and service charges,
future sources of revenue, expense and liquidity, and
any other statement that is not historical in nature.
These statements may be identified by the use of words such as "assume," "expect," "believe," "may," "will," "should," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "continue" and similar expressions.
We caution that actual results could differ materially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could contribute to our actual results differing materially from any forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
the closing of the proposed transaction with Capital One may not occur or may be delayed and that the actual aggregate consideration paid in connection with the proposed transaction is still subject to final determination,
changes in business, economic or political condition,
performance, volume and volatility in the equity and capital markets,
changes in interest rates or interest rate volatility,
customer demand for financial products and services,
our ability to continue to compete effectively and respond to aggressive price competition within our industry,
cyber security threats, potential system disruptions and other security breaches or incidents,
our ability to participate in consolidation opportunities in our industry, to complete consolidation transactions and to realize synergies or implement integration plans,
our ability to service our corporate debt and, if necessary, to raise additional capital,
changes in government regulation or actions by our regulators, including those that may result from the implementation and enforcement of regulatory reform legislation,
our ability to move capital to our parent company from our subsidiaries,


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adverse developments in litigation,
our ability to manage our balance sheet growth, and
the timing, duration and costs associated with our stock repurchase program.
By their nature forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict or quantify. Actual future results may vary materially from expectations expressed or implied in this report or any of our prior communications. Investors should also consider the risks and uncertainties described elsewhere in this report, including under Part I. Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Part II. Item 1A. Risk Factors of this Quarterly Report and Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which are incorporated herein by reference. The forward-looking statements contained in this report reflect our expectations only as of the date of this report. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as we do not undertake to update or revise forward-looking statements, except as required by law.


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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (MD&A)
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes that appear elsewhere in this document and with the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
OVERVIEW
Company Overview
E*TRADE is a financial services company that provides online brokerage and related products and services primarily to individual retail investors. Founded on the principle of innovation, we aim to enhance the financial independence of traders and investors through a powerful digital experience that includes tools and educational materials, supported by professional guidance, to help individual investors and traders meet both near- and long-term investing goals. We provide these services to customers through our digital platforms and network of industry-licensed customer service representatives and financial consultants, over the phone, by email and online via two national financial centers and in-person at 30 regional financial centers across the United States. We operate directly and through several subsidiaries, many of which are overseen by governmental and self-regulatory organizations. Our most important subsidiaries are described below:
E*TRADE Securities LLC (E*TRADE Securities) is a registered broker-dealer that clears and settles customer securities transactions.
E*TRADE Bank is a federally chartered savings bank that provides Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insurance on qualifying amounts of customer deposits and provides other banking and cash management capabilities.
E*TRADE Savings Bank, a subsidiary of E*TRADE Bank, is a federally chartered savings bank that provides FDIC insurance on qualifying amounts of customer deposits and custody solutions for registered investment advisors (RIAs) through Trust Company of America (TCA).
E*TRADE Financial Corporate Services is a provider of software and services for managing equity compensation plans to our corporate clients.
E*TRADE Futures LLC (E*TRADE Futures) is a registered non-clearing Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) that provides clearing and settlement services for customer futures transactions.
E*TRADE Capital Management, LLC (E*TRADE Capital Management) is an RIA that provides investment advisory services for our customers.


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Delivering a powerful digital offering for our customers is a core pillar of our business strategy and we believe our focus on being a digital leader in the financial services industry is a competitive advantage. Our hybrid delivery model is available through the following award-winning digital platforms:
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Web
Our leading-edge sites for customers and our primary channel to interact with prospects
 
• Access to a broad range of trading solutions
• Actionable ideas and information
• Research and education for decision making
 
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Mobile
Powerful trading applications for smartphones, tablets and watches
 
• Award-winning mobile apps
• Platforms to manage accounts on the move
• Stock and portfolio alerts
 
 
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Active Trading Platforms
Powerful software and web-based trading solutions
 
• Sophisticated trading tools
• Idea generation and analysis
• Advanced portfolio and market tracking
Strategy
Our business strategy is centered on two key objectives: accelerating the growth of our core brokerage business to improve market share, and generating robust earnings growth and healthy returns on capital to deliver long-term value for our shareholders.
Accelerate Growth of Core Brokerage Business
Enhance overall customer experience
We are focused on delivering cutting-edge trading solutions while improving our market position in investing products. Through these offerings, we aim to continue growing our customer base while deepening engagement with our existing customers.
Capitalize on value of corporate services channel
Our corporate services channel is a strategically important driver of brokerage account and asset growth. We leverage our industry-leading position in corporate stock plan administration to improve client acquisition and engage with plan participants to bolster awareness of our full suite of offerings.


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Generate Robust Earnings Growth and Healthy Returns on Capital
Utilize balance sheet to enhance returns
We utilize our bank structure to effectively monetize brokerage relationships by investing stable, low-cost deposits primarily in agency mortgage-backed securities. Meanwhile, we continue to manage down the size and risk associated with our legacy mortgage and consumer loan portfolio.
Put capital to work for shareholders
As we continue to deliver on our capital plan initiatives, we are focused on generating and effectively deploying excess capital, including through our share repurchase program for the benefit of our shareholders.
Products and Services
We offer a broad range of products and services to our customers. Our core brokerage business is organized into four product areas: Trading, Investing, Corporate Services, and Advisor Services. Additionally, we offer banking and cash management capabilities, including deposit accounts insured by the FDIC, which are fully integrated into customer brokerage accounts. Among other features, customers have access to debit cards with ATM fee refunds, online and mobile bill pay, mobile check deposits, Apple Pay, and E*TRADE Line of Credit, a program which allows customers to borrow against the market value of securities pledged as collateral.
Trading
The Company delivers automated trade order placement and execution services, offering our customers a full range of investment vehicles, including US equities, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), options, bonds, futures, American depositary receipts (ADRs) and non-proprietary mutual funds. Margin accounts are also available to qualifying customers, enabling them to borrow against their securities. We help customers plan and execute margin trades through robust margin solutions, including calculators and requirement lookup and analysis tools. The Company also offers a fully paid lending program, which allows our customers to be compensated for lending certain securities in their account.
The Company markets trading products and services to self-directed investors and active traders. Products and services are delivered through web, desktop and mobile digital channels. Trading and investing tools are supported by guidance, including fixed income, options and futures specialists available on-call for customers. Other tools and resources include independent research and analytics, live and on-demand education, market commentary, and strategies, trading ideas and screeners for major asset classes.
Investing
The Company endeavors to help investors build wealth and address their long-term investing needs. Products and services include individual retirement accounts (IRAs), including Roth IRAs, and a suite of managed products and asset allocation models. These include our Core Portfolios, Blend Portfolios, Dedicated Portfolios, and Fixed Income Portfolios. Investors are provided a full suite of digital tools across the Company's web and mobile channels to address their investing needs. These include planning and allocation tools, education and editorial content.
The Company also offers guidance through a team of licensed financial consultants and Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorsSM at our 30 regional financial centers across the country. Guidance is also accessible through our two national financial centers by phone, email and online channels. Customers can receive complimentary portfolio reviews and personalized investment recommendations.


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Corporate Services
The Company provides stock plan administration services for both public and private companies. Through our industry-leading platform, Equity Edge Online, the Company offers management of employee stock option plans, employee stock purchase plans and restricted stock plans with fully-automated stock plan administration. Accounting, reporting and scenario modeling tools are also available. The integrated stock plan solutions include multi-currency settlement and delivery, disbursement in various currencies and streamlined tax calculation. Additionally, corporate clients are offered 10b5-1 plan design and implementation and SEC filing assistance. The Company's digital platforms allow participants in corporate client stock plans to view and manage their holdings. Participants have access to education tools, restricted stock sales support and dedicated stock plan service representatives. Our Corporate Services channel is an important driver of brokerage account and asset growth, serving as an introductory channel to the Company, with approximately 1.7 million individual stock plan accounts. Our corporate clients represent approximately 20% of S&P 500 companies and over 50% of publicly traded U.S. technology companies.
Advisor Services
As a result of the acquisition of TCA, which was completed on April 9, 2018, the Company has expanded its ability to provide technology solutions and custody services to independent RIAs. Liberty, our proprietary technology platform, includes sophisticated modeling, rebalancing, reporting and practice management capabilities that are fully customizable for the RIA. We expect our Advisor Services channel to provide access to a growing segment of our industry and help bolster the Company's ability to attract and retain customers in need of specialized and sophisticated customer service engagement.
For additional information about our business see Part I. Item 1. Business in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Financial Performance
Our net revenue is generated primarily from net interest income, commissions and fees and service charges.
Net interest income is largely impacted by the size of our balance sheet, our balance sheet mix, and average yields on our assets and liabilities. Net interest income is driven primarily from interest earned on investment securities, margin receivables, and our legacy loan portfolio, less interest incurred on interest-bearing liabilities, including deposits, customer payables, corporate debt and other borrowings.
Commissions revenue is generated by customer trades and is largely impacted by trade volume, trade type, and commission rates.
Fees and service charges revenue is mainly impacted by order flow revenue, fees earned on off-balance sheet customer cash and other assets, advisor management and custody fees, and mutual fund service fees.
Our net revenue is offset by non-interest expenses, the largest of which are compensation and benefits and advertising and market development.


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Significant Events in the Second Quarter of 2018
Completed Trust Company of America acquisition
On April 9, 2018, we completed the acquisition of TCA for a cash purchase price of $275 million. The acquisition is expected to benefit the Company as the RIA portion of our industry is growing and the Company expects to leverage the E*TRADE brand to accelerate growth. For additional information, see Note 2—Business Acquisition.
Issued $420 million of Senior Notes to redeem Trust Preferred Securities
In June 2018, we issued $420 million of 4.50% Senior Notes due 2028 (Senior Notes) with the intention of using the net proceeds from the sale of the Senior Notes to redeem trust preferred securities (TRUPs) issued by ETB Holdings, Inc. (ETB Holdings), the parent company of E*TRADE Bank. We substantially completed the redemption of TRUPs in July 2018 and expect to redeem the remaining outstanding TRUPs during the third quarter of 2018. For additional information, see Note 16—Subsequent Event.
Repurchased 3.0 million shares of our common stock
We continued to execute on our share repurchase program, under which the Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $1 billion of shares of our common stock. During the second quarter of 2018, the Company repurchased 3.0 million shares of common stock at an average price of $62.51, for a total of $188 million. As of June 30, 2018, we have repurchased 14.2 million shares of common stock at an average price of $48.64, for a total of $690 million since we began repurchasing shares under this authorization in the third quarter of 2017. As of August 2, 2018, we have subsequently repurchased an additional 2.3 million shares of common stock at an average price of $60.80.


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Key Performance Metrics
Management monitors a number of customer activity and corporate metrics to evaluate the Company’s performance. The most significant of these are displayed below along with the percentage variance for the three months ended June 30, 2018 from the same period in 2017. These metrics include the impact of the TCA acquisition as of and for the quarter ended June 30, 2018, as applicable.

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Excluding the impact of the TCA acquisition,
adjusted derivative DARTs represented 34%
of total DARTs.
 
      


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Excluding the impact of the TCA acquisition, net new brokerage accounts were 40,002.
Excluding the impact of the TCA acquisition, the adjusted annualized net new brokerage account growth rate was 4.3%.

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Excluding the impact of the TCA acquisition, net new brokerage assets were $2.5 billion.
Excluding the impact of the TCA acquisition, the adjusted annualized net new brokerage asset growth rate was 2.8%.

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Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs) is the predominant driver of commissions revenue from our customers. DARTs were 258,844 and 283,549 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to 208,205 and 207,717 for the same periods in 2017. DARTs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 include 2,850 and 1,459, respectively, as a result of the TCA acquisition.
Derivative DARTs, a key driver of commissions revenue, is the daily average number of options and futures trades, and Derivative DARTs percentage is the mix of options and futures as a component of total DARTs. Derivative DARTs were 86,848 and 92,123 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to 66,350 and 62,743 for the same periods in 2017. Derivative DARTs represented 34% and 32% of total DARTs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to 32% and 30% for the same periods in 2017. Excluding the impact of the TCA acquisition on total DARTs, the adjusted derivative DARTs represented 34% and 32% of total DARTs, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively.


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Average commission per trade is an indicator of changes in our customer mix, product mix and/or product pricing. Average commission per trade was $7.31 and $7.29 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to $8.02 and $8.93 for the same periods in 2017. Average commission per trade for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 was impacted by our reduced commission rates for equity and options trades effective March 13, 2017, which were as follows:
Stock, options and ETF trade commissions reduced to $6.95 from $9.99
For active traders, commissions reduced to $4.95 from $7.99 and options charges reduced to $0.50 per contract from $0.75; trades required for active trader tier reduced to 30 per quarter from 150
End of period brokerage accounts and net new brokerage accounts are indicators of our ability to attract and retain brokerage customers. End of period brokerage accounts were 3.9 million and 3.6 million at June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Net new brokerage accounts were 187,642 and 247,327 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to 41,271 and 99,486 for the same periods in 2017. Our annualized net new brokerage account growth rate was 20.3% and 13.6% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to 4.7% and 5.7% for the same periods in 2017. Net new and end of period brokerage accounts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 include 147,640 accounts as a result of the TCA acquisition. Excluding the impact of this item, the adjusted annualized net new brokerage account growth rate was 4.3% and 5.5% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018.
Customer margin balances represents credit extended to customers to finance their purchases of securities by borrowing against securities they own and is a key driver of net interest income. Customer margin balances were $11.0 billion and $8.2 billion at June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Customer assets is an indicator of the value of our relationship with the customer. An increase generally indicates that the use of our products and services by new and existing customers is expanding. Changes in this metric are also driven by changes in the valuations of our customers' underlying securities. Customer assets were $440.7 billion and $348.2 billion at June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Brokerage related cash is an indicator of the level of engagement with our brokerage customers and is a key driver of net interest income as well as fees and service charges revenue, which includes fees earned on customer cash held by third parties. Brokerage related cash was $52.8 billion and $51.7 billion at June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Net new brokerage assets is total inflows to new and existing brokerage accounts less total outflows from closed and existing brokerage accounts. The net new brokerage assets metric is a general indicator of the use of our products and services by new and existing brokerage customers. Net new brokerage assets were $21.1 billion and $26.4 billion for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to $2.6 billion and $6.8 billion for the same periods in 2017. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, our annualized net new brokerage asset growth rate was 24.2% and 15.5%, respectively, compared to 3.5% and 4.9% for the same periods in 2017. Net new brokerage assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 includes $18.6 billion as a result of the TCA acquisition. Excluding the impact of this item, the adjusted annualized net new brokerage asset growth rate was 2.8% and 4.6% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively.
Managed products represents customer assets in our Core Portfolio, Blend Portfolio, Dedicated Portfolio and Fixed Income Portfolios. Managed products are a driver of fees and service charges revenue. Managed products were $5.8 billion and $4.6 billion at June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.


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Corporate Metrics:
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Operating margin is the percentage of net revenue that results in income before income taxes and is an indicator of the Company's profitability. Operating margin was 49% and 48% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to 55% and 48% for the same periods in 2017.
Adjusted operating margin is a non-GAAP measure that provides useful information about our ongoing operating performance by excluding the provision (benefit) for loan losses which is not viewed as a key factor governing our investment in the business and is excluded by management when evaluating operating margin performance. Adjusted operating margin was 46% and 45% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to 38% for both periods in 2017. See MD&A—Earnings Overview for a reconciliation of adjusted operating margin to operating margin.
Corporate cash, a non-GAAP measure, is a component of cash and equivalents and represents the primary source of capital above and beyond the capital deployed in our regulated subsidiaries. Cash and equivalents was $532 million and $1.1 billion at June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, while corporate cash was $943 million and $478 million for the same periods. See MD&A—Liquidity and Capital Resources for a reconciliation of corporate cash to cash and equivalents.
Tier 1 leverage ratio is an indicator of capital adequacy for E*TRADE Financial and E*TRADE Bank. Tier 1 leverage ratio is Tier 1 capital divided by adjusted average assets for leverage capital purposes. E*TRADE Financial's Tier 1 leverage ratio was 7.1% and 7.5% at June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. E*TRADE Bank's Tier 1 leverage ratio was 7.2% and 8.0% at June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. See MD&A—Liquidity and Capital Resources for additional information, including the calculation of regulatory capital ratios.
Interest-earning assets, along with net interest margin, is an indicator of our ability to generate net interest income. Average interest-earning assets were $60.0 billion and $59.9 billion for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to $51.9 billion and $50.3 billion for the same periods in 2017.
Net interest margin is a measure of the net yield on our average interest-earning assets. Net interest margin is calculated for a given period by dividing the annualized sum of net interest income by average interest-earning assets. Net interest margin was 3.02% and 3.00% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to 2.74% and 2.68% for the same periods in 2017.
Total employees were 4,095 and 3,614 at June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.


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Regulatory Developments
In April 2016, the US Department of Labor (DOL) published its final Conflicts of Interest Rule- Retirement Investment Advice regulations under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Fiduciary Rule). The Fiduciary Rule generally subjects particular persons, such as broker-dealers and other financial advisors providing investment advice to individual retirement accounts and other qualified retirement plans and accounts, to fiduciary duties and additional regulatory restrictions for a wider range of customer interactions. On March 5, 2018, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision vacating the Fiduciary Rule in its entirety, and on June 21, 2018, following expiration of the appeals period for the decision and resolution of certain motions for appeal and intervention, issued a mandate making the decision effective.
In May 2018, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act of 2018 (EGRRCPA) was passed. The EGRRCPA amended provisions in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (Dodd-Frank Act) as well as other statutes administered by the Federal Reserve Board, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the FDIC (collectively, the “federal banking agencies”). In July 2018, the federal banking agencies issued a joint release clarifying that as a result of the passage of EGRRCPA, certain requirements, including company-run stress testing requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act, would no longer be required for savings and loan holding companies and banks with less than $100 billion in total consolidated assets, such as the Company and E*TRADE Bank. In addition the Federal Reserve Board issued a separate statement clarifying that, pursuant to EGRRCPA, it will not take action to enforce certain regulatory and reporting requirements, including the modified liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) for firms, like the Company, with less than $100 billion in total consolidated assets. See MD&A - Liquidity and Capital Resources for further information.


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EARNINGS OVERVIEW
We generated net income of $250 million and $497 million on total net revenue of $710 million and $1.4 billion for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively. The following chart presents a reconciliation of net income for the three months ended June 30, 2017 to net income for the three months ended June 30, 2018 (dollars in millions):
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Includes clearing and servicing, professional services, occupancy and equipment, depreciation and amortization, FDIC insurance premiums, amortization of other intangibles, restructuring and acquisition-related activities and other non-interest expenses.




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The following table presents significant components of the consolidated statement of income (dollars in millions except per share amounts):
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Variance
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
Variance
 
 
2018 vs. 2017
 
 
2018 vs. 2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
Amount
 
%
 
2018
 
2017
 
Amount
 
%
Net interest income
$
453

 
$
356

 
$
97

 
27
 %
 
$
898

 
$
675

 
$
223

 
33
 %
Total non-interest income
257

 
221

 
36

 
16
 %
 
520

 
455

 
65

 
14
 %
Total net revenue
710

 
577

 
133

 
23
 %
 
1,418

 
1,130

 
288

 
25
 %
Provision (benefit) for loan losses
(19
)
 
(99
)
 
80

 
(81
)%
 
(40
)
 
(113
)
 
73

 
(65
)%
Total non-interest expense
384

 
359

 
25

 
7
 %
 
779

 
701

 
78

 
11
 %
Income before income tax expense
345

 
317

 
28

 
9
 %
 
679

 
542

 
137

 
25
 %
Income tax expense
95

 
124

 
(29
)
 
(23
)%
 
182

 
204

 
(22
)
 
(11
)%
Net income
$
250

 
$
193

 
$
57

 
30
 %
 
$
497

 
$
338

 
$
159

 
47
 %
Preferred stock dividends

 

 

 
 %
 
12

 
13

 
(1
)
 
(8
)%
Net income available to common shareholders
$
250

 
$
193

 
$
57

 
30
 %
 
$
485

 
$
325

 
$
160

 
49
 %
Diluted earnings per common share
$
0.95

 
$
0.70

 
$
0.25

 
36
 %
 
$
1.82

 
$
1.17

 
$
0.65


56
 %
Net income increased 30% to $250 million and 47% to $497 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2017. Net income available to common shareholders was $250 million and $485 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, which reflects $12 million in preferred stock dividends in the first quarter of 2018, compared to $193 million and $325 million for the three and six months ended, June 30, 2017, which reflects $13 million in preferred stock dividends in the first quarter of 2017.
The increase in net income for both periods was primarily driven by higher interest income due to a larger average balance sheet and an improvement in net interest margin, as well as higher commissions and fees and service charges. These increases were partially offset by a lower benefit for loan losses and higher non-interest expense due primarily to increased compensation and benefits and advertising and market development expenses. A lower effective tax rate resulting from federal tax reform also added to the increase in net income in 2018.
Net Revenue
The following table presents the significant components of net revenue (dollars in millions):
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Variance
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
Variance
 
 
2018 vs. 2017
 
 
2018 vs. 2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
Amount
 
%
 
2018
 
2017
 
Amount
 
%
Net interest income
$
453

 
$
356

 
$
97

 
27
%
 
$
898

 
$
675

 
$
223

 
33
%
Commissions
121

 
105

 
16

 
15
%
 
258

 
232

 
26

 
11
%
Fees and service charges
110

 
98

 
12

 
12
%
 
215

 
184

 
31

 
17
%
Gains on securities and other, net
15

 
7

 
8

 
114
%
 
25

 
17

 
8

 
47
%
Other revenue
11

 
11

 

 
%
 
22

 
22

 

 
%
Total non-interest income
257

 
221

 
36

 
16
%
 
520

 
455

 
65

 
14
%
Total net revenue
$
710

 
$
577

 
$
133

 
23
%
 
$
1,418

 
$
1,130

 
$
288

 
25
%


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Net Interest Income
Net interest income increased 27% to $453 million and 33% to $898 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2017. Net interest income is earned primarily through investment securities, margin receivables and our legacy mortgage and consumer loan portfolio, offset by funding costs.
The following table presents average balance sheet data and interest income and expense data, as well as the related net interest margin, yields and rates (dollars in millions):
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
Average Balance
 
Interest Inc./Exp.
 
Average Yield/
Cost
 
Average Balance
 
Interest Inc./Exp.
 
Average Yield/
Cost
Cash and equivalents
$
533

 
$
2

 
1.66
%
 
$
890

 
$
2

 
0.87
%
Cash required to be segregated under federal or other regulations
753

 
4

 
1.95
%
 
1,355

 
3

 
0.94
%
Investment securities(1)
44,973

 
303

 
2.69
%
 
37,922

 
232

 
2.45
%
Margin receivables
10,291

 
118

 
4.60
%
 
7,258

 
75

 
4.14
%
Loans(2)
2,468

 
33

 
5.32
%
 
3,332

 
41

 
4.88
%
Broker-related receivables and other
949

 
4

 
1.74
%
 
1,142

 
1

 
0.20
%
Subtotal interest-earning assets
59,967

 
464

 
3.10
%
 
51,899

 
354

 
2.73
%
Other interest revenue(3)

 
25

 
 
 

 
24

 
 
    Total interest-earning assets
59,967

 
489

 
3.26
%
 
51,899

 
378

 
2.91
%
Total non-interest-earning assets
4,364

 
 
 
 
 
4,951

 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
64,331

 
 
 
 
 
$
56,850

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
$
43,006

 
$
8

 
0.07
%
 
$
37,894

 
$
1

 
0.01
%
Customer payables
9,533

 
4

 
0.16
%
 
8,686

 
2

 
0.06
%
Broker-related payables and other
2,207

 
3

 
0.65
%
 
1,237

 

 
0.00
%
Other borrowings
829

 
8

 
3.77
%
 
674

 
5

 
3.18
%
Corporate debt
1,042

 
10

 
3.68
%
 
991

 
13

 
5.41
%
Subtotal interest-bearing liabilities
56,617

 
33

 
0.23
%
 
49,482

 
21

 
0.17
%
Other interest expense(4)

 
3

 
 
 

 
1

 
 
    Total interest-bearing liabilities
56,617

 
36

 
0.25
%
 
49,482

 
22

 
0.18
%
Total non-interest-bearing liabilities
633

 
 
 
 
 
884

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities
57,250

 
 
 
 
 
50,366

 
 
 
 
Total shareholders' equity
7,081

 
 
 
 
 
6,484

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
64,331

 
 
 
 
 
$
56,850

 
 
 
 
Excess interest earning assets over interest bearing liabilities/net interest income/net interest margin
$
3,350

 
$
453

 
3.02
%
 
$
2,417

 
$
356

 
2.74
%
(1)
For the three months ended June 30, 2018, includes $5 million net loss related to fair value hedging adjustments, previously referred to as hedge ineffectiveness. Amounts prior to 2018 have not been reclassified to conform to current period presentation and continue to be reflected within the gains on securities and other, net line item. See Note 8—Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities for additional information.
(2)
Nonaccrual loans are included in the average loan balances. Interest payments received on nonaccrual loans are recognized on a cash basis in interest income until it is doubtful that full payment will be collected, at which point payments are applied to principal.
(3)
Represents interest income on securities loaned.
(4)
Represents interest expense on securities borrowed.


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Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
Average Balance
 
Interest Inc./Exp.
 
Average Yield/
Cost
 
Average Balance
 
Interest Inc./Exp.
 
Average Yield/
Cost
Cash and equivalents
$
668

 
$
5

 
1.52
%
 
$
1,116

 
$
4

 
0.73
%
Cash required to be segregated under federal or other regulations
774

 
7

 
1.78
%
 
1,519

 
6

 
0.81
%
Investment securities(1)
45,083

 
593

 
2.63
%
 
36,030

 
437

 
2.43
%
Margin receivables
9,881

 
221

 
4.51
%
 
7,021

 
141

 
4.04
%
Loans(2)
2,548

 
66

 
5.19
%
 
3,469

 
84

 
4.82
%
Broker-related receivables and other
949

 
8

 
1.65
%
 
1,131

 
1

 
0.16
%
Subtotal interest-earning assets
59,903

 
900

 
3.01
%
 
50,286

 
673

 
2.68
%
Other interest revenue(3)

 
57

 
 
 

 
46

 
 
    Total interest-earning assets
59,903

 
957

 
3.20
%
 
50,286

 
719

 
2.87
%
Total non-interest-earning assets
4,574

 
 
 
 
 
5,100

 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
64,477

 
 
 
 
 
$
55,386

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
$
43,092

 
$
10

 
0.04
%
 
$
36,390

 
$
2

 
0.01
%
Customer payables
9,544

 
5

 
0.11
%
 
8,686

 
3

 
0.06
%
Broker-related payables and other
1,889

 
4

 
0.47
%
 
1,199

 

 
0.00
%
Other borrowings
880

 
15

 
3.42
%
 
584

 
10

 
3.46
%
Corporate debt
1,017

 
19

 
3.65
%
 
992

 
27

 
5.40
%
Subtotal interest-bearing liabilities
56,422

 
53

 
0.19
%
 
47,851

 
42

 
0.17
%
Other interest expense(4)

 
6

 
 
 

 
2

 
 
    Total interest-bearing liabilities
56,422

 
59

 
0.21
%
 
47,851

 
44

 
0.18
%
Total non-interest-bearing liabilities
979

 
 
 
 
 
1,142

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities
57,401

 
 
 
 
 
48,993

 
 
 
 
Total shareholders' equity
7,076

 
 
 
 
 
6,393

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
64,477

 
 
 
 
 
$
55,386

 
 
 
 
Excess interest earning assets over interest bearing liabilities/net interest income/net interest margin
$
3,481

 
$
898

 
3.00
%
 
$
2,435

 
$
675

 
2.68
%
(1)
For the six months ended June 30, 2018, includes an $8 million net loss related to fair value hedging adjustments, previously referred to as hedge ineffectiveness. Amounts prior to 2018 have not been reclassified to conform to current period presentation and continue to be reflected within the gains on securities and other, net line item. See Note 8—Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities for additional information.
(2)
Nonaccrual loans are included in the average loan balances. Interest payments received on nonaccrual loans are recognized on a cash basis in interest income until it is doubtful that full payment will be collected, at which point payments are applied to principal.
(3)
Represents interest income on securities loaned.
(4)
Represents interest expense on securities borrowed.
Average interest-earning assets increased 16% to $60.0 billion and 19% to $59.9 billion for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2017. The fluctuation in interest-earning assets is generally driven by changes in interest-bearing liabilities, primarily deposits and customer payables. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased 14% to $56.6 billion and 18% to $56.4 billion for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2017. The increase during both periods was primarily due to higher deposits as a result of transferring customer cash held by third parties to our balance sheet throughout 2017 and early 2018 partially offset by customer net buying during the current period.


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Net interest margin increased 28 basis points to 3.02% and 32 basis points to 3.00% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2017. Net interest margin is driven by the mix of average asset and liability balances and the interest rates earned or paid on those balances. The increase during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to 2017 is due to higher interest rates earned on higher margin receivables and investment securities balances and increased securities lending activities, partially offset by the continued run-off of our higher yielding legacy mortgage and consumer loan portfolio. Additionally, funding costs increased primarily due to increased rates paid on customer deposits, partially offset by lower corporate debt service costs.
Commissions
Commissions revenue increased 15% to $121 million and 11% to $258 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2017. The primary factors that affect commissions revenue are DARTs, average commission per trade and the number of trading days.
DARTs volume increased 24% to 258,844 and 37% to 283,549 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2017. The increase during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 was mainly driven by continued improved market sentiment along with the higher volatility of the equity markets. Derivative DARTs volume increased 31% to 86,848 and 47% to 92,123 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2017. Derivative DARTs represented 34% and 32% of total DARTs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to 32% and 30% of trading volume for the same periods in 2017.
Average commission per trade decreased 9% to $7.31 and 18% to $7.29 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2017. Average commission per trade is impacted by customer mix and differing commission rates on various trade types (e.g. equities, derivatives, stock plan and mutual funds). Average commission per trade for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was also impacted by reduced commission rates implemented in March 2017 as well as the continued migration of customers to lower active trader commission pricing.


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Fees and Service Charges
The following table presents the significant components of fees and service charges (dollars in millions):    
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Variance
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
Variance
 
 
2018 vs. 2017
 
 
2018 vs. 2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
Amount
 
%
 
2018
 
2017
 
Amount
 
%
Order flow revenue
$
43

 
$
34

 
$
9

 
26
 %
 
$
90

 
$
65

 
$
25

 
38
 %
Money market funds and sweep deposits revenue(1)
18

 
26

 
(8
)
 
(31
)%
 
35

 
48

 
(13
)
 
(27
)%
Advisor management and custody fees
16

 
9

 
7

 
78
 %
 
27

 
17

 
10

 
59
 %
Mutual fund service fees
12

 
10

 
2

 
20
 %
 
23

 
19

 
4

 
21
 %
Foreign exchange revenue
6

 
6

 

 
 %
 
14

 
14

 

 
 %
Reorganization fees
4

 
5

 
(1
)
 
(20
)%
 
7

 
8

 
(1
)
 
(13
)%
Other fees and service charges
11

 
8

 
3

 
38
 %
 
19

 
13

 
6

 
46
 %
Total fees and service charges
$
110

 
$
98

 
$
12

 
12
 %
 
$
215

 
$
184

 
$
31

 
17
 %
(1)
Includes revenue earned on average customer cash held by third parties based on the federal funds rate or LIBOR plus a negotiated spread or other contractual arrangements with the third party institutions.
Fees and service charges increased 12% to $110 million and 17% to $215 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2017 primarily driven by increased order flow revenue due to higher trade volume and improved rates as well as increased advisor management and custody fees as a result of the acquisition of TCA for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018. This increase was partially offset by decreased money market funds and sweep deposits revenue driven by lower customer cash balances held by third parties as a result of transferring cash onto our balance sheet. The impact of the lower balances was partially offset by a higher gross yield of approximately 140 and 135 basis points for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to approximately 90 and 70 basis points for the same periods in 2017.
Gains on Securities and Other, Net
The following table presents the significant components of gains on securities and other, net (dollars in millions):
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Variance
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
Variance
 
 
2018 vs. 2017
 
 
2018 vs. 2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
Amount
 
%
 
2018
 
2017
 
Amount
 
%
Gains on available-for-sale securities
$
11

 
$
10

 
$
1

 
10
 %
 
$
22

 
$
18

 
$
4

 
22
 %
Equity method investment income (loss) and other(1)(2)
4

 
(3
)
 
7

 
(233
)%
 
3

 
(1
)
 
4

 
(400
)%
Gains on securities and other, net
$
15

 
$
7

 
$
8

 
114
 %
 
$
25

 
$
17

 
$
8

 
47
 %
(1)
Includes $4 million in gains on Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) equity investments for the three months ended June 30, 2018.
(2)
Includes a loss of $2 million and $3 million on hedge ineffectiveness for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017. Beginning January 1, 2018, fair value hedging adjustments are recognized within net interest income. See Note 1—Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional information.


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Provision (Benefit) for Loan Losses
We recognized a benefit for loan losses of $19 million and $40 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to a benefit of $99 million and $113 million for the same periods in 2017. The timing and magnitude of the provision (benefit) for loan losses is affected by many factors that could result in variability. These benefits reflected better than expected performance of our portfolio as well as recoveries in excess of prior expectations, including recoveries of previous charge-offs that were not included in our loss estimates. For additional information on management's estimate of the allowance for loan losses, see Note 7—Loans Receivable, Net.
Non-Interest Expense
The following table presents the significant components of non-interest expense (dollars in millions):
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Variance
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
Variance
 
 
2018 vs. 2017
 
 
2018 vs. 2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
Amount
 
%
 
2018
 
2017
 
Amount
 
%
Compensation and benefits
$
160

 
$
133

 
$
27

 
20
 %
 
$
312

 
$
269

 
$
43

 
16
 %
Advertising and market development
47

 
42

 
5

 
12
 %
 
107

 
85

 
22

 
26
 %
Clearing and servicing
30

 
33

 
(3
)
 
(9
)%
 
66

 
65

 
1

 
2
 %
Professional services
25

 
24

 
1

 
4
 %
 
47

 
46

 
1

 
2
 %
Occupancy and equipment
30

 
29

 
1

 
3
 %
 
60

 
56

 
4

 
7
 %
Communications
28

 
36

 
(8
)
 
(22
)%
 
59

 
61

 
(2
)
 
(3
)%
Depreciation and amortization
23

 
20

 
3

 
15
 %
 
45

 
40

 
5

 
13
 %
FDIC insurance premiums
9

 
8

 
1

 
13
 %
 
18

 
16

 
2

 
13
 %
Amortization of other intangibles
12

 
9

 
3

 
33
 %
 
22

 
18

 
4

 
22
 %
Restructuring and acquisition-related activities
2

 
4

 
(2
)
 
(50
)%
 
2

 
8

 
(6
)
 
(75
)%
Other non-interest expenses
18

 
21

 
(3
)
 
(14
)%
 
41

 
37

 
4

 
11
 %
Total non-interest expense
$
384

 
$
359

 
$
25

 
7
 %
 
$
779

 
$
701

 
$
78

 
11
 %
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation and benefits expense increased 20% to $160 million and 16% to $312 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2017. The expense increase was primarily driven by a 9% and 13% increase in headcount as a result of the TCA acquisition and growth in our business as well as higher benefits and incentive compensation.
Advertising and Market Development
Advertising and market development expense increased 12% to $47 million and 26% to $107 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2017. This planned increase was primarily due to higher media and brand production spend resulting from our increased focus on accelerating the growth of our business by increasing engagement across new and existing customers.


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Communications
Communications expense decreased 22% to $28 million and 3% to $59 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2017. The decrease in the second quarter of 2018 was primarily driven by decreased market data fees as compared to the same period in 2017 when we updated our accrual estimate and recognized $9 million related to previous usage.
Restructuring and Acquisition-Related Activities
Restructuring and acquisition-related activities expenses decreased 50% and 75% to $2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2017. Restructuring and acquisition-related activities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 reflected $2 million of acquisition-related expenses in connection with the closing of the TCA acquisition. The restructuring costs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 primarily related to the integration of OptionsHouse.
Operating Margin
Operating margin was 49% and 48% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to 55% and 48% for the same periods in 2017. Adjusted operating margin, a non-GAAP measure, was 46% and 45% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to 38% for both periods in 2017.
Adjusted operating margin is a non-GAAP measure calculated by dividing adjusted income before income tax expense by total net revenue. Adjusted income before income tax expense, a non-GAAP measure, excludes provision (benefit) for loan losses. The following table presents a reconciliation of adjusted income before income tax expense and adjusted operating margin, non-GAAP measures, to the most directly comparable GAAP measures (dollars in millions):
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
Amount
 
Operating Margin %
 
Amount
 
Operating Margin %
 
Amount
 
Operating Margin %
 
Amount
 
Operating Margin %
Income before income tax expense / operating margin
$
345

 
49%
 
$
317

 
55%
 
$
679

 
48%
 
$
542

 
48%
Provision (benefit) for loan losses
(19
)
 
 
 
(99
)
 
 
 
(40
)
 
 
 
(113
)
 
 
Adjusted income before income tax expense / adjusted operating margin
$
326

 
46%
 
$
218

 
38%
 
$
639

 
45%
 
$
429

 
38%
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was $95 million and $182 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to $124 million and $204 million for the same periods in 2017. The effective tax rate was 27% for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to 39% and 38% for the same periods in 2017. The lower effective tax rate for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 includes the impact of federal tax reform, which resulted in a lower federal tax rate beginning January 1, 2018.


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BALANCE SHEET OVERVIEW
The following table presents the significant components of the consolidated balance sheet (dollars in millions):
 
 
 
Variance
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
2018 vs. 2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
Amount
 
%
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and equivalents
$
532

 
$
931

 
$
(399
)
 
(43
)%
Segregated cash
620

 
872

 
(252
)
 
(29
)%
Investment securities(1)
45,009

 
44,518

 
491

 
1
 %
Margin receivables
10,955

 
9,071

 
1,884

 
21
 %
Loans receivable, net
2,375

 
2,654

 
(279
)
 
(11
)%
Receivables from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations
626

 
1,178

 
(552
)
 
(47
)%
Goodwill and other intangibles, net
2,888

 
2,654

 
234

 
9
 %
Other(2)
1,348


1,487

 
(139
)
 
(9
)%
Total assets
$
64,353

 
$
63,365

 
$
988

 
2
 %
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
$
42,664

 
$
42,742

 
$
(78
)
 
 %
Customer payables
9,959

 
9,449

 
510

 
5
 %
Payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations
1,666

 
1,542

 
124

 
8
 %
Other borrowings
1,259

 
910

 
349

 
38
 %
Corporate debt
1,408

 
991

 
417

 
42
 %
Other liabilities
494

 
800

 
(306
)
 
(38
)%
Total liabilities
57,450

 
56,434

 
1,016

 
2
 %
Shareholders’ equity
6,903

 
6,931

 
(28
)
 
 %
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
64,353

 
$
63,365

 
$
988

 
2
 %
(1)
Includes balance sheet line items available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities.
(2)
Includes balance sheet line items property and equipment, net and other assets. Other assets includes deferred tax assets, net due to a presentation change beginning January 1, 2018. See Note 1—Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional information.
Cash and Equivalents
Cash and equivalents decreased 43% to $532 million during the six months ended June 30, 2018. Cash and equivalents will fluctuate based on a variety of factors, including, among other drivers, liquidity needs at the parent, customer activity at our regulated subsidiaries, and the timing of investments at E*TRADE Bank. For additional information on our use of cash and equivalents, see MD&A—Liquidity and Capital Resources and the consolidated statement of cash flows.


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Segregated Cash
Cash required to be segregated under federal or other regulations decreased 29% to $620 million during the six months ended June 30, 2018. The level of segregated cash is driven largely by customer payables and securities lending balances we hold as liabilities compared with the amount of margin receivables and securities borrowed balances we hold as assets. The excess represents customer cash that we are required by our regulators to segregate for the exclusive benefit of our brokerage customers. At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, $525 million and $800 million, respectively, of reverse repurchase agreements between E*TRADE Securities and E*TRADE Bank, representing investments that were also segregated under federal or other regulations by E*TRADE Securities, were eliminated in consolidation.
Investment Securities
The following table presents the significant components of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities (dollars in millions):
 
 
 
Variance
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
2018 vs. 2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
Amount
 
%
Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency mortgage-backed securities
$
22,314

 
$
19,195

 
$
3,119

 
16
 %
Other debt securities
1,496

 
1,477

 
19

 
1
 %
Total debt securities
23,810

 
20,672

 
3,138

 
15
 %
Publicly traded equity securities(1)

 
7

 
(7
)
 
(100
)%
Total available-for-sale securities
$
23,810

 
$
20,679

 
$
3,131

 
15
 %
Held-to-maturity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency mortgage-backed securities
$
17,752

 
$
20,502

 
$
(2,750
)
 
(13
)%
Other debt securities
3,447

 
3,337

 
110

 
3
 %
Total held-to-maturity securities
$
21,199

 
$
23,839

 
$
(2,640
)
 
(11
)%
Total investment securities
$
45,009

 
$
44,518

 
$
491

 
1
 %
(1)
Consists of investments in a CRA-related mutual fund. At June 30, 2018, these equity securities are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet as a result of the adoption of amended accounting guidance related to the classification and measurement of financial instruments. See Note 1—Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional information.
Securities represented 70% of total assets at both June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017. We classify debt securities as available-for-sale or held-to-maturity based on our investment strategy and management’s assessment of our intent and ability to hold the debt securities until maturity. The following portfolio transfers occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2018:
Securities with a carrying value of $4.7 billion and related unrealized pre-tax gain of $7 million were transferred from held-to-maturity securities to available-for-sale securities during the three months ended March 31, 2018, as part of a one-time transition election for early adopting the new derivatives and hedge accounting guidance.
Securities with a fair value of $1.2 billion were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity during the three months ended March 31, 2018 pursuant to an evaluation of our investment strategy and an assessment by management about our intent and ability to hold those particular securities until maturity.


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See Note 1—Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Note 6—Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Securities and Note 12—Shareholders' Equity for additional information.
Margin Receivables
Margin receivables increased 21% to $11.0 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2018. We believe recent market appreciation of customer assets provided additional capacity which, coupled with market sentiment, drove the increase in margin receivables.
Loans Receivable, Net
The following table presents the significant components of loans receivable, net (dollars in millions):
 
 
 
Variance
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
2018 vs. 2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
Amount
 
%
One- to four-family
$
1,245

 
$
1,432

 
$
(187
)
 
(13
)%
Home equity
956

 
1,097

 
(141
)
 
(13
)%
Consumer and other(1)
219

 
188

 
31

 
16
 %
Total loans receivable
2,420

 
2,717

 
(297
)
 
(11
)%
Unamortized premiums, net
9

 
11

 
(2
)
 
(18
)%
Subtotal
2,429

 
2,728

 
(299
)
 
(11
)%
Less: Allowance for loan losses
54

 
74

 
(20
)
 
(27
)%
Total loans receivable, net
$
2,375

 
$
2,654

 
$
(279
)
 
(11
)%
(1)
In 2017 we introduced E*TRADE Line of Credit, a securities-based lending product, where customers can borrow against the market value of their securities pledged as collateral. The drawn amount and unused credit line amount totaled $75 million and $132 million, respectively, as of June 30, 2018 and $12 million and $35 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2017.
Loans receivable, net decreased 11% to $2.4 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2018. We expect the remaining legacy mortgage and consumer loan portfolio to continue its run-off for the foreseeable future. As our portfolio has seasoned and substantially all interest-only loans have converted to amortizing, we continue to assess underlying performance, the economic environment, and the value of the portfolio in the marketplace. While it is our intention to hold these loans, if the markets improve our strategy could change. For additional information on management's estimate of the allowance for loan losses, see Note 7—Loans Receivable, Net.


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Receivables from and Payables to Brokers, Dealers and Clearing Organizations
The following table presents the significant components of receivables from and payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations (dollars in millions):
 
 
 
Variance
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
2018 vs. 2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
Amount
 
%
Receivables:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities borrowed
$
156

 
$
740

 
$
(584
)
 
(79
)%
Receivables from clearing organizations
417

 
376

 
41

 
11
 %
Other
53

 
62

 
(9
)
 
(15
)%
Total
$
626

 
$
1,178

 
$
(552
)
 
(47
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Payables:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities loaned
$
1,630

 
$
1,373

 
$
257

 
19
 %
Payables to clearing organizations
6

 
123

 
(117
)
 
(95
)%
Other
30

 
46

 
(16
)
 
(35
)%
Total
$
1,666

 
$
1,542

 
$
124

 
8
 %
Securities borrowed decreased 79% to $156 million during the six months ended June 30, 2018. The decrease was driven by a lower demand for securities to cover customer short positions during the period.
Securities loaned increased 19% to $1.6 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2018. The increase was driven by funding requirements at E*TRADE Securities, primarily to support increased margin lending activity. For additional information on E*TRADE Securities liquidity, see MD&A—Liquidity and Capital Resources.
Goodwill and Other Intangibles, Net
Goodwill and other intangibles, net increased 9% to $2.9 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2018. The increase was driven by the addition of goodwill and other intangibles in connection with the TCA acquisition. See Note 2—Business Acquisition for additional information.
Deposits
The following table presents the significant components of deposits (dollars in millions):
 
 
 
Variance
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
2018 vs. 2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
Amount
 
%
Sweep deposits
$
37,794

 
$
37,734

 
$
60

 
 %
Savings deposits
2,859

 
2,912

 
(53
)
 
(2
)%
Other deposits
2,011

 
2,096

 
(85
)
 
(4
)%
Total deposits
$
42,664

 
$
42,742

 
$
(78
)
 
 %
Deposits represented 74% and 76% of total liabilities at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.


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Brokerage Related Cash
The majority of the deposits balance, specifically sweep deposits, is included in brokerage related cash, which is reported as a customer activity metric. The following table presents the significant components of total brokerage related cash (dollars in millions):
 
 
 
Variance
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
2018 vs. 2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
Amount
 
%
Brokerage customer cash held on balance sheet:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sweep deposits
$
37,794

 
$
37,734

 
$
60

 
 %
Customer payables
9,959

 
9,449

 
510

 
5
 %
Subtotal
47,753


47,183

 
570

 
1
 %
Customer cash held by third parties(1):
 
 
 
 


 


Sweep deposits
3,505

 
4,724

 
(1,219
)
 
(26
)%
Money market funds and other
1,552

 
1,016

 
536

 
53
 %
Subtotal
5,057

 
5,740

 
(683
)
 
(12
)%
Total brokerage related cash
$
52,810

 
$
52,923

 
$
(113
)
 
 %
 
(1)
Customer cash held by third parties is maintained at unaffiliated financial institutions. Customer cash held by third parties is not reflected on our consolidated balance sheet and is not immediately available for liquidity purposes.
We offer the following sweep deposit account programs to our brokerage customers:
Extended insurance sweep deposit account (ESDA) program
E*TRADE Cash Account Program offered by E*TRADE Savings Bank for uninvested cash held in eligible custodial accounts as part of the Advisor Services offering launched in connection with the TCA acquisition
Retirement sweep deposit account (RSDA) program for retirement plan customers launched in the second quarter of 2018
The programs utilize our bank subsidiaries, in combination with additional third party program banks, to allow customers the ability to have aggregate deposits they hold in the programs insured up to $500,000 or $1,250,000 for each category of legal ownership depending on the program. As of June 30, 2018, 99% of sweep deposits were in these programs. Sweep deposits on balance sheet are held at bank subsidiaries and are included in the deposits line item on our consolidated balance sheet.
Other Borrowings
Other borrowings are summarized as follows (dollars in millions):
 
 
 
Variance
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
2018 vs. 2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
Amount
 
%
FHLB advances
$
850

 
$
500

 
$
350

 
70
 %
Trust preferred securities
409

 
410

 
(1
)
 
 %
Total other borrowings
$
1,259

 
$
910

 
$
349

 
38
 %
Other borrowings increased 38% to $1.3 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2018, as we utilized more Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances for short-term liquidity and funding requirements. See MD&A—Liquidity and Capital Resources for additional information on liquidity and funding sources.


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Corporate Debt
Corporate debt increased 42% to $1.4 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2018, as we issued the Senior Notes with the intention of using the net proceeds from the issuance of the Senior Notes to redeem our TRUPs. We substantially completed the redemption of TRUPs in July 2018 and expect to redeem the remaining outstanding TRUPs during the third quarter of 2018. See Note 11—Corporate Debt, Note 15—Commitments, Contingencies and Other Regulatory Matters and Note 16—Subsequent Event.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We have established liquidity and capital policies to support the successful execution of our business strategy, while maintaining ongoing and sufficient liquidity through the business cycle. We believe liquidity is of critical importance to the Company and especially important for E*TRADE Bank and E*TRADE Securities. The objective of our policies is to ensure that we can meet our corporate, banking and broker-dealer liquidity needs under both normal operating conditions and under periods of stress in the financial markets.
Liquidity
Our liquidity needs are primarily driven by capital needs at E*TRADE Bank and E*TRADE Securities as well as by the interest due on our corporate debt and the amount of dividend payments on our preferred stock. Our banking and brokerage subsidiaries' liquidity needs are driven primarily by the level and volatility of our customer activity. Management maintains a set of liquidity sources and monitors certain business trends and market metrics closely in an effort to ensure we have sufficient liquidity. Potential loans by E*TRADE Bank to the parent company and the parent company's other non-bank subsidiaries are subject to various quantitative, arm’s length, collateralization, capital and other requirements. The Company expects to use existing cash during the fourth quarter of 2018 to fund the acquisition of approximately one million retail brokerage accounts from Capital One.
The Company became subject to the modified LCR requirement beginning April 1, 2018 which required the Company to hold at least 70% of its projected net cash outflows over a 30-day period in high-quality liquid assets. At June 30, 2018 the Company was in compliance with the minimum modified LCR requirement. In July 2018, the Federal Reserve Board clarified that, pursuant to EGRRCPA, certain regulatory and reporting requirements, including the modified LCR would no longer apply to firms, like the Company, with less than $100 billion in total consolidated assets.
Parent Company Liquidity
The parent company's primary source of liquidity is corporate cash. Corporate cash, a non-GAAP measure, is a component of cash and equivalents; see the consolidated statement of cash flows for information on cash and equivalents activity. We define corporate cash as cash held at the parent company and subsidiaries, excluding bank, broker-dealer, and FCM subsidiaries that require regulatory approval or notification prior to the payment of certain dividends to the parent company.
We believe corporate cash is a useful measure of the parent company’s liquidity as it is the primary source of capital above and beyond the capital deployed in our regulated subsidiaries. Corporate cash can fluctuate in any given quarter and is impacted primarily by the following:
Dividends from and investments in subsidiaries
Non-cumulative preferred stock dividends
Share repurchases


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Debt activity, including issuances, paydowns and debt service costs
Acquisitions and other investments
Reimbursements from subsidiaries for the use of the parent company's deferred tax assets
Parent company overhead less reimbursements through cost sharing arrangements with subsidiaries
The following chart provides a roll forward of corporate cash at December 31, 2017 to corporate cash at June 30, 2018 (dollars in millions):
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The following table presents a reconciliation of consolidated cash and equivalents to corporate cash, a non-GAAP measure (dollars in millions):
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2017
Consolidated cash and equivalents
$
532

 
$
931

 
$
1,091

Less: Cash at regulated subsidiaries
(527
)
 
(659
)
 
(823
)
Add: Cash on deposit at E*TRADE Bank(1)
938

 
269

 
210

Corporate cash(2)
$
943

 
$
541

 
$
478

(1)
Corporate cash includes the parent company's deposits placed with E*TRADE Bank. E*TRADE Bank may use these deposits for investment purposes; however, these investments are not included in consolidated cash and equivalents.
(2)
The increase in corporate cash during the second quarter of 2018 was largely driven by a timing difference between the Company's corporate debt issuance in June 2018 and the third quarter redemption of TRUPs. See Note 11—Corporate Debt and Note 16—Subsequent Event.


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Corporate cash increased $402 million to $943 million during the six months ended June 30, 2018 primarily due to the following:
$225 million and $176 million received in net dividends from E*TRADE Securities and E*TRADE Bank, respectively
$400 million received from corporate debt activity which includes $417 million in net debt issuance proceeds partially offset by debt service costs
$329 million used for share repurchases
$91 million used primarily for parent company overhead less reimbursements from subsidiaries under cost sharing arrangements
Corporate cash is monitored as part of our liquidity risk management and our current corporate cash target is $300 million. This target covers approximately 18 months of parent company fixed costs, which includes preferred stock dividends, debt service and other overhead costs. The Company maintains $300 million of additional liquidity through an unsecured committed revolving credit facility. The parent has the ability to borrow against the credit facility for working capital and general corporate purposes. At June 30, 2018, there was no outstanding balance under this credit facility. For additional information about our liquidity risk management approach see Part II. Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
In July 2018, the Company used corporate cash to redeem $398 million of the TRUPs outstanding. For additional information about the debt issuance and TRUPs, see Note 11—Corporate Debt, Note 15—Commitments, Contingencies and Other Regulatory Matters and Note 16—Subsequent Event.
E*TRADE Bank Liquidity
E*TRADE Bank, including its subsidiary E*TRADE Savings Bank, relies on bank cash and deposits for liquidity needs. Management believes that within deposits, sweep deposits are of particular importance as they are a stable source of liquidity for E*TRADE Bank. The vast majority of E*TRADE Bank's liquidity is invested in securities backed by the US government or its agencies, representing highly liquid securities with low credit risk.
We may also utilize wholesale funding sources for short-term liquidity and contingency funding requirements. Our ability to borrow these funds is dependent upon the continued availability of funding in the wholesale borrowings market. In addition, we can borrow from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's discount window to meet short-term liquidity requirements, although it is not viewed as a primary source of funding. At June 30, 2018, E*TRADE Bank had $5.1 billion and $0.7 billion in collateralized borrowing capacity with the FHLB and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, respectively.
E*TRADE Securities Liquidity
E*TRADE Securities relies on customer payables, securities lending, and internal and external lines of credit to provide liquidity and to fund margin lending. At June 30, 2018, E*TRADE Securities' external liquidity lines totaled approximately $1.3 billion and included the following:
A 364-day, $600 million senior unsecured committed revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks, with a maturity date in June 2019 which replaced a $450 million 364-day, senior unsecured committed revolving credit facility
Secured committed lines of credit with two unaffiliated banks, aggregating to $175 million, with maturity dates in June 2019
Unsecured uncommitted lines of credit with three unaffiliated banks, aggregating to $125 million, of which $50 million matures in June 2019 and the remaining lines have no maturity date


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Secured uncommitted lines of credit with several unaffiliated banks, aggregating to $375 million with no maturity date
The revolving credit facility contains certain covenants, including maintenance covenants related to E*TRADE Securities' minimum consolidated tangible net worth and regulatory net capital ratio. There were no outstanding balances for any of these lines at June 30, 2018. E*TRADE Securities also maintains lines of credit with the parent company and E*TRADE Bank.
Capital Resources
The Company seeks to manage capital levels in support of our business strategy of generating and effectively deploying capital for the benefit of our shareholders, governed by the Company's risk management framework. For additional information on our bank and brokerage capital requirements, see Note 14—Regulatory Requirements.
Bank Capital Requirements
The Dodd-Frank Act requires all companies, including savings and loan holding companies, that directly or indirectly control an insured depository institution, to serve as a source of strength for the institution. There are bank regulatory capital requirements applicable to the Company and E*TRADE Bank, some of which are still subject to phase-in periods, including certain deductions from and adjustments to regulatory capital. Most of these requirements became fully implemented as of January 1, 2018. For additional information on bank regulatory requirements and phase-in periods, see Overview—Regulatory Developments as well as Part I. Item 1. Business—Regulation in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
At June 30, 2018, our regulatory capital ratios for E*TRADE Financial were well above the minimum ratios required to be "well capitalized." E*TRADE Financial's current Tier 1 leverage ratio threshold is 6.5%. E*TRADE Financial's capital ratios are as follows:
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The following table presents the calculation of E*TRADE Financial's capital ratios (dollars in millions):
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
June 30, 2017
E*TRADE Financial shareholders’ equity
$
6,903

 
$
6,931

 
$
6,683

Deduct:
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock
(689
)
 
(689
)
 
(394
)
E*TRADE Financial Common Equity Tier 1 capital before regulatory adjustments
$
6,214

 
$
6,242

 
$
6,289

Add:
 
 
 
 
 
(Gains) losses in other comprehensive income on available-for-sale debt securities, net of tax
235

 
26

 
62

Deduct:
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net of deferred tax liabilities
(2,458
)
 
(2,191
)
 
(2,039
)
Disallowed deferred tax assets
(283
)
 
(304
)
 
(537
)
E*TRADE Financial Common Equity Tier 1 capital
3,708

 
3,773

 
3,775

Add:
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock
689

 
689

 
394

Deduct:
 
 
 
 
 
Disallowed deferred tax assets

 
(76
)
 
(124
)
E*TRADE Financial Tier 1 capital
$
4,397

 
$
4,386

 
$
4,045

Add:
 
 
 
 
 
Allowable allowance for loan losses
54

 
74

 
116

Non-qualifying capital instruments subject to phase-out (trust preferred securities)
413

 
414

 
414

E*TRADE Financial total capital
$
4,864

 
$
4,874

 
$
4,575

 
 
 
 
 
 
E*TRADE Financial average assets for leverage capital purposes
$
64,272

 
$
62,095

 
$
56,928

Deduct:
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net of deferred tax liabilities
(2,458
)
 
(2,191
)
 
(2,039
)
Disallowed deferred tax assets
(283
)
 
(380
)
 
(661
)
E*TRADE Financial adjusted average assets for leverage capital purposes
$
61,531

 
$
59,524

 
$
54,228

 
 
 
 
 
 
E*TRADE Financial total risk-weighted assets(1)
$
10,800

 
$
11,115

 
$
10,780

 
 
 
 
 
 
E*TRADE Financial Tier 1 leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital / Adjusted average assets for leverage capital purposes)
7.1
%
 
7.4
%
 
7.5
%
E*TRADE Financial Common Equity Tier 1 capital / Total risk-weighted assets(1)
34.3
%
 
33.9
%
 
35.0
%
E*TRADE Financial Tier 1 capital / Total risk-weighted assets
40.7
%
 
39.5
%
 
37.5
%
E*TRADE Financial total capital / Total risk-weighted assets
45.0
%
 
43.8
%
 
42.4
%
(1)
Under the regulatory guidelines for risk-based capital, on-balance sheet assets and credit equivalent amounts of derivatives and off-balance sheet items are assigned to one of several broad risk categories according to the obligor or, if relevant, the guarantor or the nature of any collateral. The aggregate dollar amount in each risk category is then multiplied by the risk weight associated with that category. The resulting weighted values from each of the risk categories are aggregated for determining total risk-weighted assets.



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At June 30, 2018, our regulatory capital ratios for E*TRADE Bank were well above the minimum ratios required to be "well capitalized." E*TRADE Bank's current Tier 1 leverage ratio threshold was reduced to 7.0% from 7.5% in January 2018. E*TRADE Bank's capital ratios are as follows:
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The following table presents the calculation of E*TRADE Bank's capital ratios (dollars in millions):
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
June 30, 2017
E*TRADE Bank shareholder's equity
$
3,616

 
$
3,703

 
$
3,485

Add:
 
 
 
 
 
(Gains) losses in other comprehensive income on available-for-sale debt securities, net of tax
235

 
26

 
62

Deduct:
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net of deferred tax liabilities
(292
)
 
(38
)
 
(38
)
Disallowed deferred tax assets
(60
)
 
(71
)
 
(56
)
E*TRADE Bank Common Equity Tier 1 capital / Tier 1 capital
3,499

 
3,620

 
3,453

Add:
 
 
 
 
 
Allowable allowance for loan losses
54

 
74

 
116

E*TRADE Bank total capital
$
3,553

 
$
3,694

 
$
3,569

 
 
 
 
 
 
E*TRADE Bank average assets for leverage capital purposes
$
49,229

 
$
47,992

 
$
43,527

Deduct:
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net of deferred tax liabilities
(292
)
 
(38
)
 
(38
)
Disallowed deferred tax assets
(60
)
 
(71
)
 
(56
)
E*TRADE Bank adjusted average assets for leverage capital purposes
$
48,877

 
$
47,883

 
$
43,433

 
 
 
 
 
 
E*TRADE Bank total risk-weighted assets(1)
$
10,021

 
$
10,147

 
$
9,840

 
 
 
 
 
 
E*TRADE Bank Tier 1 leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital / Adjusted average assets for leverage capital purposes)
7.2
%
 
7.6
%
 
8.0
%
E*TRADE Bank Common Equity Tier 1 capital / Total risk-weighted assets
34.9
%
 
35.7
%
 
35.1
%
E*TRADE Bank Tier 1 capital / Total risk-weighted assets
34.9
%
 
35.7
%
 
35.1
%
E*TRADE Bank total capital / Total risk-weighted assets
35.5
%
 
36.4
%
 
36.3
%
(1)
Under the regulatory guidelines for risk-based capital, on-balance sheet assets and credit equivalent amounts of derivatives and off-balance sheet items are assigned to one of several broad risk categories according to the obligor or, if relevant, the guarantor or the nature of any collateral. The aggregate dollar amount in each risk category is then multiplied by the risk weight associated with that category. The resulting weighted values from each of the risk categories are aggregated for determining total risk-weighted assets.


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Broker-Dealer and FCM Capital Requirements
Our broker-dealer and FCM subsidiaries are subject to capital requirements determined by their respective regulators. At June 30, 2018, these subsidiaries met their minimum net capital requirements. We continue to assess our ability to distribute excess net capital to the parent while maintaining adequate capital at the broker-dealer and FCM subsidiaries. For additional information on our broker-dealer and FCM capital requirements, see Note 14—Regulatory Requirements.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We enter into various off-balance sheet arrangements in the ordinary course of business, primarily to meet the needs of our customers and to reduce our own exposure to interest rate risk. These arrangements include firm commitments to extend credit. Additionally, we enter into guarantees and other similar arrangements as part of transactions in the ordinary course of business. For additional information on these arrangements, see Note 15—Commitments, Contingencies and Other Regulatory Matters.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The identification, mitigation and management of existing and potential risks is critical to effective enterprise risk management. There are certain risks inherent to our industry (e.g. execution of transactions) and certain risks that will surface through the conduct of our business operations. We seek to monitor and manage our significant risk exposures by operating under a set of Board-approved limits and by monitoring certain risk indicators. Our governance framework is designed to comply with applicable requirements and requires regular reporting on metrics and significant risks and exposures to senior management and the Board of Directors.
We face the following key types of risks: credit, liquidity, market, operational, information technology, data, strategic, reputational, legal, as well as regulatory and compliance. We have a Board-approved Enterprise Risk Appetite Statement (RAS) that is provided to all employees. The RAS specifies significant risk exposures and addresses the Company's tolerance of those risks, which are described in further detail within Part II. Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
We are also subject to other risks that could affect our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows in future periods. For additional information see Part I. Item 1A. — Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK
Credit risk is the risk of loss arising from the inability or failure of a borrower or counterparty to meet its credit obligations. Our mortgage loan portfolio represents our most significant credit risk exposure. See Part II. Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 for additional information on our management of credit risk.
One- to Four-Family Interest-Only Loans
One- to four-family loans include loans with a five to ten year interest-only period, followed by an amortizing period ranging from 20 to 25 years. At June 30, 2018, nearly 100% of these loans were amortizing.


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Home Equity Loans
The home equity loan portfolio consists of home equity installment loans (HEILs) and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and is primarily second lien loans on residential real estate properties that have a higher level of credit risk than first lien mortgage loans. HEILs are primarily fixed rate and fixed term, fully amortizing loans that do not offer the option of an interest-only payment. The majority of HELOCs had an interest-only draw period at origination and converted to amortizing loans at the end of the draw period, which typically ranged from five to ten years. At June 30, 2018, nearly 100% of the HELOC portfolio had converted from the interest-only draw period.
Securities
We focus primarily on security type and credit rating to monitor credit risk in our securities portfolios. We consider securities backed by the US government or its agencies to have low credit risk as the long-term debt rating of the US government is AA+ by S&P and Aaa by Moody’s at June 30, 2018. The amortized cost of these securities accounted for over 99% of our total securities portfolio at June 30, 2018. We review the remaining debt securities that were not backed by the US government or its agencies according to their credit ratings from S&P and Moody’s where available. At June 30, 2018, all municipal bonds in our securities portfolio were rated investment grade (defined as a rating equivalent to a Moody’s rating of "Baa3" or higher, or an S&P rating of “BBB-“ or higher).
SUMMARY OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in conformity with GAAP. Note 1—Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in Part II. Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, contains a summary of our significant accounting policies, many of which require the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and related notes for the periods presented. We believe that, of our significant accounting policies, the following are critical because they are based on estimates and assumptions that require complex and subjective judgments by management: allowance for loan losses, valuation and impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets and estimates of effective tax rates, deferred taxes and valuation allowance. Changes in these estimates or assumptions could materially impact our financial condition and results of operations, and actual results could differ from our estimates. Our critical accounting policies are more fully described in Part II. Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Summary of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.


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ITEM 3.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The following discussion about market risk includes forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including, but not limited to, those set forth in Part I. Forward Looking Statements in this Quarterly Report and Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Interest Rate Risk
Our exposure to interest rate risk is related primarily to interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Managing interest rate risk is essential to profitability. The primary objective of the management of interest rate risk is to control exposure to interest rates within the Board-approved limits and with limited exposure to earnings volatility resulting from interest rate fluctuations. Our general strategies to manage interest rate risk include balancing variable-rate and fixed-rate assets and liabilities and utilizing derivatives to help manage exposures to changes in interest rates. Exposure to interest rate risk requires management to make complex assumptions regarding maturities, market interest rates and customer behavior. Changes in interest rates, including the following, could impact interest income and expense:
Interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities may re-price at different times or by different amounts, creating a mismatch.
The yield curve may steepen, flatten or otherwise change shape, which could affect the spread between short- and long-term rates. Widening or narrowing spreads could impact net interest income.
Market interest rates may influence prepayments, resulting in maturity mismatches. In addition, prepayments could impact yields as premiums and discounts amortize.
Exposure to interest rate risk is dependent upon the distribution and composition of interest-earning assets, interest-bearing liabilities and derivatives. The differing risk characteristics of each product are managed to mitigate our exposure to interest rate fluctuations. At June 30, 2018, 94% of our total assets were interest-earning assets and we had no securities classified as trading.
At June 30, 2018, 66% of total assets were available-for-sale and held-to-maturity mortgage-backed securities and residential real estate loans. The values of these assets are sensitive to changes in interest rates as well as expected prepayment levels. As interest rates increase, fixed-rate residential mortgages and mortgage-backed securities tend to exhibit lower prepayments. The inverse is true in a falling rate environment.
When real estate loans are prepaid, unamortized premiums and/or discounts are recognized immediately in interest income. Depending on the timing of the prepayment, these adjustments to income would impact anticipated yields. The Company reviews estimates of the impact of changing market rates on prepayments. This information is incorporated into our interest rate risk management strategy.
Our liability structure consists of two central sources of funding: deposits and customer payables, both of which re-price at management’s discretion. We may utilize securities lending and wholesale funding sources as needed for short-term liquidity and contingency funding requirements.
Derivative Instruments
We use derivative instruments to help manage interest rate risk using designated hedge relationships. Interest rate swaps involve the exchange of fixed-rate and variable-rate interest payments between two parties based on a contractual underlying notional amount, but do not involve the exchange of the underlying notional amounts. See Note 8—Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities for additional information about our use of derivative contracts.


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Scenario Analysis
Scenario analysis is an advanced approach to estimating interest rate risk exposure. The Company monitors interest rate risk using the Economic Value of Equity (EVE) approach and the Earnings-at-Risk (EAR) approach.
Under the EVE approach, the present value of expected cash flows of all existing interest-earning assets, interest-bearing liabilities, derivatives and forward commitments are estimated and combined to produce an EVE figure. The change in EVE is a long-term sensitivity measure of interest rate risk. The approach values only the current balance sheet in which the most significant assumptions are the prepayment rates of the loan portfolio and mortgage-backed securities and the repricing of deposits. This approach does not incorporate assumptions related to business growth, or liquidation and re-investment of instruments. This approach provides an indicator of future earnings and capital levels because changes in EVE indicate the anticipated change in the value of future cash flows. The sensitivity of this value to changes in interest rates is then determined by applying alternative interest rate scenarios. The change in EVE amounts fluctuate based on instantaneous parallel shifts in interest rates primarily due to the change in timing of cash flows, which considers prepayment estimates, in the Company’s residential loan and mortgage-backed securities portfolios.
EAR is a short-term sensitivity measure of interest rate risk and illustrates the impact of alternative interest rate scenarios on net interest income, including corporate interest expense, over a twelve month time frame. In measuring the sensitivity of net interest income to changes in interest rates, we assume instantaneous parallel interest rate shocks applied to the forward curve. In addition, we assume that cash flows from loan payoffs are reinvested in mortgage-backed securities, we exclude revenue from off-balance sheet customer cash and we assume no balance sheet growth.
The following table presents the sensitivity of EVE and EAR at the consolidated E*TRADE Financial level (dollars in millions):
Instantaneous Parallel Change in Interest Rates
(basis points) (1)
 
Economic Value of Equity
 
Earnings-at-Risk
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
Amount
 
Percentage
 
Amount
 
Percentage
 
Amount
 
Percentage
 
Amount
 
Percentage
+200
 
$
(207
)
 
(2.4
)%
 
$
(172
)
 
(2.1
)%
 
$
203

 
10.8
 %
 
$
197

 
11.5
 %
+100
 
$
(33
)
 
(0.4
)%
 
$
(23
)
 
(0.3
)%
 
$
105

 
5.6
 %
 
$
113

 
6.6
 %
-50
 
$
(107
)
 
(1.3
)%
 
$
(225
)
 
(2.7
)%
 
$
(76
)
 
(4.0
)%
 
$
(102
)
 
(6.0
)%
(1)
These scenario analyses assume a balance sheet size as of the dates indicated. Any changes in size would cause the amounts to vary.
We actively manage interest rate risk positions. As interest rates change, we will adjust our strategy and mix of assets, liabilities and derivatives to optimize our position. For example, a 100 basis points increase in rates may not result in a change in value as indicated above. We compare the instantaneous parallel shift in interest rate changes in EVE and EAR to the established limits set by the Board of Directors in order to assess interest rate risk. In the event that the percentage change in EVE or EAR exceeds the Board limits, our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer must all be promptly notified in writing and decide upon a plan of remediation. In addition, the Board of Directors must be notified of the exception and the planned resolution. At June 30, 2018, the EVE and EAR percentage changes were within our Board limits.




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KEY TERMS
Active customers—Customers that have an account with a balance of $25 or more or a trade in the last six months.
Active trader—Customers that execute 30 or more trades per quarter.
Agency—US Government sponsored enterprises and federal agencies, such as Federal National Mortgage Association, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Government National Mortgage Association, the Small Business Administration, the Export-Import Bank, Federal Home Loan Bank and the Federal Farm Credit Bank.
Average commission per trade—Total commissions revenue divided by total trades.
Basel III—Global regulatory standards for bank capital adequacy and liquidity as issued by the international Basel Committee on Banking Supervision.
Basis point—One one-hundredth of a percentage point.
Brokerage related cash—Customer sweep deposits held at banking subsidiaries, customer payables and customer cash held by third parties.
CFTC—Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Charge-off—The result of removing a loan or portion of a loan from an entity’s balance sheet because the loan is considered to be uncollectible.
CRA—Community Reinvestment Act.
CLTV—Combined loan-to-value ratio.
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital—A measurement of the Company's core equity capital used in the calculation of capital adequacy ratios. Common Equity Tier 1 Capital equals: total shareholders' equity, less preferred stock and related surplus, plus/(less) unrealized losses (gains) on certain available-for-sale securities, less goodwill and certain other intangible assets, less certain disallowed deferred tax assets and subject to certain other applicable adjustments.
Consolidated financial statements—Refers to the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP as included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, and the condensed consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
Corporate cash—Cash held at the parent company as well as cash held in certain subsidiaries that can distribute cash to the parent company without any regulatory approval or notification.
Customer assets—Market value of all customer assets held by the Company including security holdings, sweep and other deposits, customer cash held by third parties, customer payables and vested unexercised stock plan holdings.
Daily average revenue trades (DARTs)—Total revenue trades in a period divided by the number of trading days during that period.
Derivative—A financial instrument or other contract which includes one or more underlying securities, notional amounts, or payment provisions. The contract generally requires no initial net investment and is settled on a net basis.
Derivative DARTs—Options and futures revenue trades in a period divided by the number of trading days during that period.


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DOL—US Department of Labor.
Earnings at Risk (EAR)—The sensitivity of GAAP net interest income to changes in interest rates over a twelve month horizon. It is a short-term measurement of interest rate risk and does not consider risks beyond the simulation time horizon. In addition, it requires reinvestment, funding, and hedging assumptions for the horizon.
Economic Value of Equity (EVE)—The sensitivity of the value of existing assets and liabilities, including derivatives and forward commitments, to changes in interest rates. It is a long-term measurement of interest rate risk and requires assumptions that include prepayment rates on the loan portfolio and mortgage-backed securities and the repricing of deposits.
ESDA—Extended insurance sweep deposit accounts.
Fair value—The price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
Fair value hedge—A derivative instrument designated in a hedging relationship that mitigates exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or a firm commitment.
FASB—Financial Accounting Standards Board.
FDIC—Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Federal Reserve—Federal Reserve System, including the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the twelve regional Federal Reserve Banks.
Fiduciary Rule—DOL’s final Conflicts of Interest Rule- Retirement Investment Advice regulations under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
FHLB—Federal Home Loan Bank.
FICO—Fair Isaac Credit Organization.
FINRA—Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
FCM—Futures Commission Merchant.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)—Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Gross loans receivable—Includes unpaid principal balances and premiums (discounts).
HEIL—Home equity installment loan.
HELOC—Home equity lines of credit.
HQLA—High-quality liquid assets.
Interest-bearing liabilities—Liabilities such as deposits, customer payables, other borrowings, corporate debt and certain customer credit balances and securities lending balances on which the Company pays interest; excludes customer balances held by third parties.
Interest-earning assets—Assets such as available-for-sale securities, held-to-maturity securities, margin receivables, loans, securities borrowed balances and cash and investments required to be segregated under regulatory guidelines that earn interest for the Company.


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Interest rate swaps—Contracts that are entered into primarily as an asset/liability management strategy to reduce interest rate risk. Interest rate swap contracts are exchanges of interest rate payments, such as fixed-rate payments for floating-rate payments, based on notional amounts.
LCR—Liquidity coverage ratio. The purpose of the LCR is to require banking organizations to hold minimum amounts of HQLA based on a percentage of their net cash outflows over a 30-day period.
LIBOR—London Interbank Offered Rate. LIBOR is the interest rate at which banks borrow funds from other banks in the London wholesale money market (or interbank market).
LLC—Limited liability company.
LTV—Loan-to-value ratio.
NASDAQ—National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations.
Net interest income—A measure of interest revenue, net interest income is equal to interest income less interest expense.
Net interest margin—A measure of the net yield on our average interest-earning assets. Net interest margin is calculated for a given period by dividing the annualized sum of net interest income by average interest-earning assets.
Net new brokerage assets—The total inflows to all new and existing brokerage customer accounts less total outflows from all closed and existing brokerage customer accounts, excluding the effects of market movements in the value of brokerage customer assets.
NFA—National Futures Association.
Nonperforming assets—Assets originally acquired to earn income (nonperforming loans) and those not intended to earn income (real estate owned). Loans are classified as nonperforming when they are no longer accruing interest, which includes loans that are 90 days and greater past due, TDRs that are on nonaccrual status for all classes of loans (including loans in bankruptcy) and certain junior liens that have a delinquent senior lien.
Notional amount—The specified dollar amount underlying a derivative on which the calculated payments are based.
OCC—Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
Options—Contracts that grant the purchaser, for a premium payment, the right, but not the obligation, to either purchase or sell the associated financial instrument at a set price during a period or at a specified date in the future.
RAS—Risk Appetite Statement.
Real estate owned and other repossessed assets—Ownership or physical possession of real property by the Company, generally acquired as a result of foreclosure or repossession.
Recovery—Represents cash proceeds received on a loan that had been previously charged off.
Repurchase agreement—An agreement giving the transferor of an asset the right or obligation to repurchase the same or similar securities at a specified price on a given date from the transferee. These agreements are generally collateralized by mortgage-backed or investment-grade securities. From the transferee's perspective the arrangement is referred to as a reverse repurchase agreement.
RIA—Registered Investment Advisor.


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Risk-weighted assets—Primarily computed by the assignment of specific risk-weightings to assets and off-balance sheet instruments for capital adequacy calculations.
RSDA—Retirement sweep deposit account.
S&P—Standard & Poor’s.
SEC—US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Sweep deposit accounts—Accounts with the functionality to transfer customer cash balances to and from an FDIC insured account.
TCA—Trust Company of America, Inc.
Tier 1 capital—Adjusted equity capital used in the calculation of capital adequacy ratios. Tier 1 capital equals: Common Equity Tier 1 capital plus qualifying preferred stock and related surplus, subject to certain other applicable adjustments.
Troubled Debt Restructuring (TDR)—A loan modification that involves granting an economic concession to a borrower who is experiencing financial difficulty, and loans that have been charged-off due to bankruptcy notification.
TRUPs—Trust preferred securities.
VIE—Variable interest entity.


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ITEM 1.    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)


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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(In millions, except share data and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income
$
489

 
$
378

 
$
957

 
$
719

Interest expense
(36
)
 
(22
)
 
(59
)
 
(44
)
Net interest income
453

 
356

 
898

 
675

Commissions
121

 
105

 
258

 
232

Fees and service charges
110

 
98

 
215

 
184

Gains on securities and other, net
15

 
7

 
25

 
17

Other revenue
11

 
11

 
22

 
22

Total non-interest income
257

 
221

 
520

 
455

Total net revenue
710

 
577

 
1,418

 
1,130

Provision (benefit) for loan losses
(19
)
 
(99
)
 
(40
)
 
(113
)
Non-interest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Compensation and benefits
160

 
133

 
312

 
269

Advertising and market development
47

 
42

 
107

 
85

Clearing and servicing
30

 
33

 
66

 
65

Professional services
25

 
24

 
47

 
46

Occupancy and equipment
30

 
29

 
60

 
56

Communications
28

 
36

 
59

 
61

Depreciation and amortization
23

 
20

 
45

 
40

FDIC insurance premiums
9

 
8

 
18

 
16

Amortization of other intangibles
12

 
9

 
22

 
18

Restructuring and acquisition-related activities
2

 
4

 
2

 
8

Other non-interest expenses
18

 
21

 
41

 
37

Total non-interest expense
384

 
359

 
779

 
701

Income before income tax expense
345

 
317

 
679

 
542

Income tax expense
95

 
124

 
182

 
204

Net income
$
250

 
$
193

 
$
497

 
$
338

Preferred stock dividends

 

 
12

 
13

Net income available to common shareholders
$
250

 
$
193

 
$
485

 
$
325

Basic earnings per common share
$
0.95

 
$
0.70

 
$
1.83

 
$
1.18

Diluted earnings per common share
$
0.95

 
$
0.70

 
$
1.82

 
$
1.17

Shares used in computation of per common share data:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic (in thousands)
263,809

 
275,410

 
265,220

 
275,167

Diluted (in thousands)
264,929

 
276,272

 
266,351

 
276,370

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements


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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Net income
$
250

 
$
193

 
$
497

 
$
338

Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains (losses), net
(51
)
 
42

 
(179
)
 
88

Reclassification into earnings, net
(8
)
 
(6
)
 
(15
)
 
(11
)
Transfer of held-to-maturity securities to available-for-sale securities(1)

 

 
6

 

Net change from available-for-sale securities
(59
)
 
36

 
(188
)
 
77

Reclassification of foreign currency translation gains

 

 

 
(2
)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
(59
)
 
36

 
(188
)
 
75

Comprehensive income
$
191

 
$
229

 
$
309

 
$
413

(1)
During the three months ended March 31, 2018, securities with a carrying value of $4.7 billion and related unrealized pre-tax gain of $7 million, or $6 million net of tax, were transferred from held-to-maturity securities to available-for-sale securities as part of a one-time transition election for early adopting the new derivatives and hedge accounting guidance. See Note 1—Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional information.

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements


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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(In millions, except share data)
(Unaudited)
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
ASSETS
 
 
 
Cash and equivalents
$
532

 
$
931

Cash required to be segregated under federal or other regulations
620

 
872

Available-for-sale securities
23,810

 
20,679

Held-to-maturity securities (fair value of $20,646 and $23,719 at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively)
21,199

 
23,839

Margin receivables
10,955

 
9,071

Loans receivable, net (net of allowance for loan losses of $54 and $74 at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively)
2,375

 
2,654

Receivables from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations
626

 
1,178

Property and equipment, net
259

 
253

Goodwill
2,485

 
2,370

Other intangibles, net
403

 
284

Other assets
1,089

 
1,234

Total assets
$
64,353

 
$
63,365

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
Deposits
$
42,664

 
$
42,742

Customer payables
9,959

 
9,449

Payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations
1,666

 
1,542

Other borrowings
1,259

 
910

Corporate debt
1,408

 
991

Other liabilities
494

 
800

Total liabilities
57,450

 
56,434

Commitments and contingencies (see Note 15)


 


Shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 403,000 shares issued and outstanding at both June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017; aggregate liquidation preference of $700 at both June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017
689

 
689

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized, 261,819,526 and 266,827,881 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively
3

 
3

Additional paid-in-capital
6,257

 
6,582

Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
189

 
(317
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(235
)
 
(26
)
Total shareholders’ equity
6,903

 
6,931

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
64,353

 
$
63,365

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements


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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 
Preferred Stock
 
Common Stock
 
 
 
 
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2017
$
689

 
267

 
$
3

 
$
6,582

 
$
(317
)
 
$
(26
)
 
$
6,931

Cumulative effect of hedge accounting adoption

 

 

 

 
7

 
(7
)
 

Reclassification of tax effects due to federal tax reform

 

 

 

 
14

 
(14
)
 

Net income

 

 

 

 
497

 

 
497

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 
(188
)
 
(188
)
Exercise of stock options

 

 

 
1

 

 

 
1

Preferred stock dividends

 

 

 

 
(12
)
 

 
(12
)
Repurchases of common stock

 
(6
)
 

 
(329
)
 

 

 
(329
)
Shares withheld to pay taxes for share-based compensation and other

 
1

 

 
(19
)
 

 

 
(19
)
Share-based compensation

 

 

 
22

 

 

 
22

Balance at June 30, 2018
$
689

 
262

 
$
3

 
$
6,257

 
$
189

 
$
(235
)
 
$
6,903

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Accumulated
Deficit
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 
Preferred Stock
 
Common Stock
 
 
 
 
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2016
$
394

 
274

 
$
3

 
$
6,921

 
$
(909
)
 
$
(137
)
 
$
6,272

Cumulative effect of accounting change

 

 

 

 
3

 

 
3

Net income

 

 

 

 
338

 

 
338

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 
75

 
75

Conversion of convertible debentures

 

 

 
3

 

 

 
3

Preferred stock dividends

 

 

 

 
(13
)
 

 
(13
)
Shares withheld to pay taxes for share-based compensation and other

 
1

 

 
(16
)
 

 

 
(16
)
Share-based compensation

 

 

 
21

 

 

 
21

Balance at June 30, 2017
$
394

 
275

 
$
3

 
$
6,929

 
$
(581
)
 
$
(62
)
 
$
6,683

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements


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 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
497

 
$
338

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Provision (benefit) for loan losses
(40
)
 
(113
)
Depreciation and amortization (including discount amortization and accretion)
129

 
124

Gains on securities and other, net
(25
)
 
(17
)
Share-based compensation
22

 
21

Deferred tax expense
170

 
192

Other
5

 
(3
)
Net effect of changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Decrease (increase) in receivables from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations
552

 
(189
)
Increase in margin receivables
(1,884
)
 
(1,042
)
Decrease (increase) in other assets
408

 
(22
)
Increase in payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations
124

 
490

Increase (decrease) in customer payables
510

 
(167
)
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities
8

 
(11
)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
476

 
(399
)
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
(2,809
)
 
(6,348
)
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities
1,974

 
795

Proceeds from maturities of and principal payments on available-for-sale securities
991

 
701

Purchases of held-to-maturity securities
(2,086
)
 
(6,840
)
Proceeds from maturities of and principal payments on held-to-maturity securities
1,019

 
1,107

Proceeds from sale of loans
15

 
40

Decrease in loans receivable
311

 
555

Capital expenditures for property and equipment
(49
)
 
(50
)
Proceeds from sale of real estate owned and repossessed assets
13

 
16

Acquisition of TCA, net of cash acquired
(36
)
 

Net cash flow from derivative contracts
35

 
51

Other
(42
)
 
(19
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(664
)
 
(9,992
)


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 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(In millions)
(Unaudited)

 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
(Decrease) increase in deposits
$
(868
)
 
$
8,390

Preferred stock dividends
(12
)
 
(13
)
Net increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase

 
400

Net increase in advances from FHLB
350

 
200

Proceeds from issuance of senior notes
420

 

Repurchases of common stock
(329
)
 

Other
(24
)
 
(16
)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(463
)
 
8,961

Decrease in cash, cash equivalents and segregated cash
(651
)
 
(1,430
)
Cash, cash equivalents and segregated cash, beginning of period
1,803

 
3,410

Cash, cash equivalents and segregated cash, end of period
$
1,152

 
$
1,980

 
 
 
 
Cash and equivalents, end of period
$
532

 
$
1,091

Segregated cash, end of period
620

 
889

Cash, cash equivalents and segregated cash, end of period
$
1,152

 
$
1,980

 
 
 
 
Supplemental disclosures:
 
 
 
Cash paid for interest
$
55

 
$
41

Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds
$
5

 
$
5

Non-cash investing and financing activities:
 
 
 
Transfers of loans held-for-investment to loans held-for-sale
$

 
$
40

Transfers from loans to other real estate owned and repossessed assets
$
9

 
$
15

Conversion of convertible debentures to common stock
$

 
$
3

Transfer of available-for-sale securities to held-to-maturity securities
$
1,161

 
$

Transfer of held-to-maturity securities to available-for-sale securities
$
4,672

 
$


See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements


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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)


NOTE 1—ORGANIZATION, BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization
E*TRADE Financial Corporation is a financial services company that provides brokerage and related products and services primarily to individual retail investors under the brand "E*TRADE Financial." The Company also provides investor-focused banking products, primarily sweep deposits, to retail investors.
Basis of Presentation
The condensed consolidated financial statements, also referred to herein as the consolidated financial statements, include the accounts of the Company and its majority-owned subsidiaries as determined under the voting interest model. Entities in which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence but in which the Company does not possess control are generally accounted for by the equity method. Entities in which the Company does not have the ability to exercise significant influence are generally carried at cost, or, to the extent that a readily determinable fair value is available, at fair value through net income. The Company also evaluates its initial and continuing involvement with certain entities to determine if the Company is required to consolidate the entities under the variable interest entity (VIE) model. This evaluation is based on a qualitative assessment of whether the Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE, which requires the Company to possess both: 1) the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE; and 2) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The consolidated financial statements do not include any consolidated VIEs for all periods presented.
The Company's consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. Intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. These consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are normal and recurring in nature, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.
Beginning January 1, 2018, the Company updated the presentation of the consolidated financial statements as follows:
On the consolidated statement of income, fair value hedging adjustments, previously referred to as hedge ineffectiveness, are included within net interest income as a result of the adoption of new accounting guidance. Prior period amounts have not been reclassified to current period presentation and continue to be reflected within gains on securities and other, net. Fair value hedging adjustments were expenses of $5 million and $8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to $2 million and $3 million for the same periods in 2017.
On the consolidated balance sheet, deferred tax assets, net has been reclassified to other assets. The prior period has been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. Deferred tax assets, net were $146 million and $251 million at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.
On the consolidated balance sheet, publicly traded equity securities are presented within other assets as a result of the adoption of amended accounting guidance. The prior period has not been reclassified as the amended accounting guidance was adopted on a modified retrospective basis. Accordingly, publicly traded equity securities for the prior period are presented within available-for-sale securities.


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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Use of Estimates
Preparing the Company's consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and related notes for the periods presented. Actual results could differ from management’s estimates. Certain significant accounting policies are critical because they are based on estimates and assumptions that require complex and subjective judgments by management. Changes in these estimates or assumptions could materially impact the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. Material estimates in which management believes changes could reasonably occur include: allowance for loan losses, valuation and impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets and estimates of effective tax rates, deferred taxes and valuation allowance.
Adoption of New Accounting Standards
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
In May 2014, the FASB amended the guidance on revenue from contracts with customers. The new standard outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to apply in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. The Company's accounting for net interest income was not impacted by the new standard. The FASB issued supplemental amendments to the new standard to clarify certain guidance and to provide narrow scope improvements and practical expedients during 2016. The amended guidance became effective on January 1, 2018 and the Company adopted the guidance on a modified retrospective basis. This adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows as the satisfaction of performance obligations under the new guidance is materially consistent with the Company's previous revenue recognition policies. Similarly, the amended guidance did not have a material impact on the recognition of costs incurred to obtain new contracts. For additional information on the Company's adoption of the amended guidance, see Note 3—Net Revenue.
Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments
In January 2016, the FASB amended the accounting and disclosure guidance on the classification and measurement of financial instruments. Relevant changes in the amended guidance include the requirement that equity investments, excluding those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those resulting in consolidation of the investee, be measured at fair value in the consolidated balance sheet with changes in fair value recognized in net income. The amended guidance became effective on January 1, 2018, and was applied on a modified retrospective basis. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows as debt securities represent the majority of the Company's investment portfolio. Beginning January 1, 2018, publicly traded equity securities are presented within other assets on the consolidated balance sheet.
Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments
In August 2016, the FASB amended the guidance on the presentation and classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments in the consolidated statement of cash flows to eliminate current diversity in practice. The new guidance became effective on January 1, 2018, and the retrospective transition method has been applied to each period presented. Among other changes, the Company now classifies debt extinguishment costs within cash flows from financing activities.


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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Classification of Restricted Cash
In November 2016, the FASB amended the guidance on the presentation and classification of changes in restricted cash in the consolidated statement of cash flows to eliminate current diversity in practice. The amended guidance requires the consolidated statement of cash flows to explain the change during the period in the total cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents. The new guidance became effective on January 1, 2018 and has been applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. The Company concluded that cash required to be segregated under federal or other regulations is considered restricted cash and the segregated cash activity is now presented on the consolidated statement of cash flows.
Clarifying the Definition of a Business
In January 2017, the FASB amended the guidance to clarify the definition of a business in order to assist companies in the evaluation of whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions or disposals of assets or businesses. The guidance, which became effective on January 1, 2018, did not change the Company's accounting conclusions for the TCA acquisition and is not expected to impact the Company's accounting conclusions for the acquisition of brokerage accounts from Capital One.
Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities
In August 2017, the FASB amended the guidance to update the recognition and presentation of hedging relationships. Among other changes, the new guidance eases hedge documentation requirements and allows additional types of hedge accounting strategies. The Company early adopted this guidance beginning January 1, 2018. The Company applied the guidance on a modified retrospective basis, which resulted in a $7 million cumulative-effect adjustment to increase retained earnings and to decrease accumulated other comprehensive income. In addition, the guidance provided a one-time transition election to transfer certain debt securities from held-to-maturity to available-for-sale. The Company transferred agency mortgage-backed and agency debt securities with a fair value of $4.7 billion, and recognized a net pre-tax gain of $7 million within other comprehensive income. For additional information on the Company's adoption of the amended guidance, see Note 8—Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.
Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
In February 2018, the FASB amended the guidance to address certain income tax effects in accumulated other comprehensive income resulting from the federal tax reform enacted in 2017. The amended guidance provides an option to reclassify tax effects within accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings in the period in which the effect of the tax reform is recorded. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted the amended guidance in the first quarter of 2018 and used the portfolio approach to record a $14 million increase to retained earnings and a corresponding decrease to accumulated other comprehensive income. The amount of the reclassification related only to the change in the federal corporate tax rate.


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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities
In March 2017, the FASB amended the guidance on the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium. The amended guidance shortens the amortization period for these securities by requiring the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date. The guidance does not amend the accounting for securities held at a discount. The Company early adopted this guidance beginning January 1, 2018; however, a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings was not required upon adoption as the Company did not hold any callable debt securities at a premium as of January 1, 2018.
New Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
Accounting for Leases
In February 2016, the FASB amended the guidance on accounting for leases. The new standard requires lessees to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for the rights and obligations created by all qualifying leases with terms of more than twelve months. The recognition, measurement and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee remains substantially unchanged and depends on classification as a finance or operating lease. The new standard also requires quantitative and qualitative disclosures that provide information about the amounts related to leasing arrangements recorded in the consolidated financial statements. The new guidance will be effective for interim and annual periods beginning on January 1, 2019, and is required to be applied on a modified retrospective basis. The Company is in the process of evaluating the new accounting guidance, which includes the assessment of whether certain executory contracts contain embedded leases. The Company expects to recognize right of use assets related to its property leases within the range of $180 million to $220 million based on incremental borrowing rates as of June 30, 2018, which includes leases in effect through the filing of these condensed consolidated financial statements. The Company does not expect a material impact to the Company’s income statement; however, the impact of the Company’s adoption of the amended lease accounting guidance will depend on subsequent changes to the Company's lease portfolio, the incremental borrowing rates and the identification of embedded leases as of the adoption date.
Accounting for Credit Losses
In June 2016, the FASB amended the accounting guidance on accounting for credit losses. The amended guidance requires measurement of all expected credit losses for financial instruments, including loans and debt securities, and other commitments to extend credit held at the reporting date. For financial assets measured at amortized cost, factors such as historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts will be used to estimate expected credit losses. The amended guidance will also change the manner in which credit losses are recognized on debt securities classified as available-for-sale. The new guidance will be effective for interim and annual periods beginning January 1, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new accounting guidance on the Company's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. The Company does not expect the amended accounting guidance to have as significant of an impact as it could have if the Company were originating or purchasing mortgage loans. The Company's evaluation contemplates the recent performance of the run-off legacy mortgage and consumer loan portfolio and the credit profile of the current investment securities portfolio; however, the impact of the new guidance will depend on the current and expected macroeconomic conditions and the nature and characteristics of financial assets held by the Company on the date of adoption.


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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment
In January 2017, the FASB amended the guidance to simplify the test for goodwill impairment by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. The amended guidance requires the Company to perform its annual goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An impairment charge should be recognized at the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Income tax effects resulting from any tax deductible goodwill should be considered when measuring the goodwill impairment loss, if applicable. The Company will still have the option to perform a qualitative assessment to conclude whether it is more likely than not that the carrying amount of the Company exceeds its fair value. The guidance will be effective for interim and annual periods beginning January 1, 2020, and must be applied prospectively. Early adoption is permitted.
NOTE 2—BUSINESS ACQUISITION
TCA Acquisition
On April 9, 2018, the Company completed its acquisition of TCA for $275 million in cash. TCA is a leading provider of technology solutions and custody services to the RIA market. The acquisition is expected to benefit the Company as the RIA portion of our industry is growing and the Company expects to leverage the E*TRADE brand to accelerate growth. The Company also expects this acquisition to help bolster the Company's ability to retain customers in need of specialized customer service engagement.
The results of TCA's operations have been included in the Company's consolidated statement of income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 from the date of acquisition. While we do not maintain discrete financial information for TCA, we estimate TCA contributed net revenue of approximately $20 million. Supplementary pro forma financial information related to the acquisition is not included because the impact to the Company's consolidated statement of income is not material.
The following table summarizes the provisional allocation of the purchase price to the net assets of TCA as of April 9, 2018 (dollars in millions):
 
April 9, 2018
Purchase price
$
275

Fair value of net assets acquired
160

Goodwill
$
115



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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

The following table summarizes the provisional fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date. The allocation of the purchase price is provisional and subject to further adjustment as information relative to the acquisition date fair value of intangible assets is finalized. We do not expect that any adjustments to the provisional fair value will be material to the Company's consolidated financial statements (dollars in millions):
 
April 9, 2018
Assets
 
Cash and equivalents
$
239

Available-for-sale securities
554

Other intangibles
140

Other(1)
23

Total assets acquired
956

Liabilities
 
Deposits
790

Other liabilities
6

Total liabilities assumed
796

Net assets acquired
$
160

(1) Includes balance sheet line items property and equipment, net and other assets.
The goodwill of $115 million includes the synergies expected to result from combining operations with TCA, coupling its custody platform with the Company's existing product offerings and leveraging customer relationships with RIAs. The goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.

The Company recorded provisional intangible assets of $140 million, which are subject to amortization over their estimated useful lives. The intangible assets are deductible for tax purposes. The provisional fair value of the intangible assets was determined under the income approach. The following table summarizes the provisional estimated fair value and estimated useful lives of the intangible assets (dollars in millions):
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Estimated Useful Life (In Years)
Customer Relationships
$
119

 
22
Technology
20

 
5
Trade name
1

 
2
Total intangible assets
$
140

 
 
 
 
 
 


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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 3—NET REVENUE
The following table presents the significant components of total net revenue (dollars in millions):
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Net interest income
$
453

 
$
356

 
$
898

 
$
675

Commissions
121

 
105

 
258

 
232

Fees and service charges
110

 
98

 
215

 
184

Gains on securities and other, net
15

 
7

 
25

 
17

Other revenue
11

 
11

 
22

 
22

Total net revenue
$
710

 
$
577

 
$
1,418

 
$
1,130

Interest Income and Interest Expense
The following table presents the significant components of interest income and interest expense (dollars in millions):
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Interest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and equivalents
$
2

 
$
2

 
$
5

 
$
4

Cash required to be segregated under federal or other regulations
4

 
3

 
7

 
6

Investment securities(1)
303

 
232

 
593

 
437

Margin receivables
118

 
75

 
221

 
141

Loans
33

 
41

 
66

 
84

Broker-related receivables and other
4

 
1

 
8

 
1

Subtotal interest income
464

 
354

 
900

 
673

Other interest revenue(2)
25

 
24

 
57

 
46

Total interest income
489

 
378

 
957

 
719

Interest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
(8
)
 
(1
)
 
(10
)
 
(2
)
Customer payables
(4
)
 
(2
)
 
(5
)
 
(3
)
Broker-related payables and other
(3
)
 

 
(4
)
 

Other borrowings
(8
)
 
(5
)
 
(15
)
 
(10
)
Corporate debt
(10
)
 
(13
)
 
(19
)
 
(27
)
Subtotal interest expense
(33
)

(21
)
 
(53
)
 
(42
)
Other interest expense(3)
(3
)
 
(1
)
 
(6
)
 
(2
)
Total interest expense
(36
)
 
(22
)
 
(59
)
 
(44
)
Net interest income
$
453

 
$
356

 
$
898

 
$
675

(1)
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, includes $5 million and $8 million of net fair value hedging adjustments. See Note 8—Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities for additional information.
(2)
Represents interest income on securities loaned.
(3)
Represents interest expense on securities borrowed.


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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Fees and Service Charges
The following table presents the significant components of fees and service charges revenue (dollars in millions):    
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Fees and service charges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Order flow revenue
$
43

 
$
34

 
$
90

 
$
65

Money market funds and sweep deposits revenue
18

 
26

 
35

 
48

Advisor management and custody fees
16

 
9

 
27

 
17

Mutual fund service fees
12

 
10

 
23

 
19

Foreign exchange revenue
6

 
6

 
14

 
14

Reorganization fees
4

 
5

 
7

 
8

Other fees and service charges
11

 
8

 
19

 
13

Total fees and service charges
$
110

 
$
98

 
$
215

 
$
184

Revenue from Contracts with Customers
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted the new accounting standard, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and all the related amendments using the modified retrospective method.
A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer, and is the unit of account in the new revenue recognition standard. The transaction price in a contract is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and is recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied.
Commissions Revenue
Commissions are derived from the Company's customers and are impacted by DARTs, average commission per trade and the number of trading days. Commission rates differ by trade type (e.g., equities, derivatives, stock plan and mutual funds) and are also impacted by lower pricing for customers that qualify for active trader pricing. For certain trade types, such as options contracts, the total commission earned varies based on contract volume. Commissions from securities transactions are recognized on a trade-date basis.
Order Flow Revenue
Order flow revenue is generated from market centers that accept trade orders from customer securities transactions. Order flow revenue is recognized on a trade-date basis when the Company has satisfied its performance obligation to the market center.
Money Market Funds and Sweep Deposits Revenue
Money market funds and sweep deposits revenue is driven by fees earned from off-balance sheet customer cash. This revenue is typically based on the average daily balance and the federal funds rate or LIBOR plus a negotiated spread.


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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Advisor Management and Custody Fees
Advisor management and custody fees are generally earned based on a percentage of customer assets under management or the balance of assets under custody and are recognized over time as the services are provided.
Other
Revenue is recognized on other components of fees and service charges when or as the performance obligations are satisfied. Mutual fund service fees are asset-based fees that are driven by the amount of customer assets invested in each fund.
Fees from software and services for managing equity compensation plans are recognized as the performance obligations are satisfied and are presented within other revenue on the consolidated statement of income.
NOTE 4—FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In determining fair value, the Company may use various valuation approaches, including market, income and/or cost approaches. The fair value hierarchy requires the Company to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. Fair value is a market-based measure considered from the perspective of a market participant. Accordingly, even when market assumptions are not readily available, the Company’s own assumptions reflect those that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. The fair value measurement accounting guidance describes the following three levels used to classify fair value measurements:
Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are accessible by the Company
Level 2 - quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in an active market, quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly
Level 3 - unobservable inputs that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities
The availability of observable inputs can vary and in certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to a fair value measurement requires judgment and consideration of factors specific to the asset or liability.


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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Recurring Fair Value Measurement Techniques
Mortgage-backed Securities
The Company’s mortgage-backed securities portfolio is comprised of agency mortgage-backed securities which are guaranteed by US government sponsored enterprises and federal agencies. The fair value of agency mortgage-backed securities was determined using a market approach with quoted market prices, recent transactions and spread data for identical or similar instruments. Agency mortgage-backed securities were categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Other Debt Securities
The Company's fair value level classification of US Treasuries is based on the original maturity dates of the securities and whether the securities are the most recent issuances of a given maturity. US Treasuries with original maturities less than one year are classified as Level 1. US Treasuries with original maturities greater than one year are classified as Level 1 if they represent the most recent issuance of a given maturity; otherwise, these securities are classified as Level 2.
The fair value measurements of agency debentures and agency debt securities were determined using market and income approaches along with the Company’s own trading activities for identical or similar instruments and were categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
All of the Company’s municipal bonds were rated investment grade at June 30, 2018. These securities were valued using a market approach with pricing service valuations corroborated by recent market transactions for identical or similar bonds. Municipal bonds and corporate bonds were categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Publicly Traded Equity Securities
The fair value measurements of the Company's publicly traded equity securities were classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy as they were based on quoted prices in active markets.
Derivative Instruments
Interest rate swaps were valued with an income approach using pricing models that are commonly used by the financial services industry. The market observable inputs used in the pricing models include the swap curve and overnight indexed swap basis from a financial data provider. The Company does not consider these models to involve significant judgment on the part of management, and the Company corroborated the fair value measurements with counterparty valuations. The Company’s derivative instruments were categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The consideration of credit risk, the Company’s or the counterparty’s, did not result in an adjustment to the valuation of its derivative instruments in the periods presented.
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurement Techniques
Certain other assets are recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis: 1) one- to four-family and home equity loans in which the amount of the loan balance in excess of the estimated current value of the underlying property less estimated selling costs has been charged-off; and 2) real estate owned that is carried at the lower of the property’s carrying value or fair value less estimated selling costs.


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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

The Company evaluates and reviews assets that have been subject to fair value measurement requirements on a quarterly basis in accordance with policies and procedures that were designed to be in compliance with guidance from the Company’s regulators. These policies and procedures govern the frequency of the review, the use of acceptable valuation methods, and the consideration of estimated selling costs.
Loans Receivable
Loans that have been delinquent for 180 days or that are in bankruptcy and certain TDR loan modifications are charged-off based on the estimated current value of the underlying property less estimated selling costs. Property valuations for these one- to four-family and home equity loans are based on the most recent "as is" property valuation data available, which may include appraisals, broker price opinions, automated valuation models or updated values using home price indices. These property valuations are updated on a monthly, quarterly or semi-annual basis depending on the type of valuation initially used. If the valuation data obtained is significantly different from the valuation previously received, the Company reviews additional property valuation data to corroborate or update the valuation. If the value of the underlying property has declined, an additional charge-off is recorded. If the value of the underlying property has increased, previously charged-off amounts are not reversed. Recoveries of previously charged-off amounts are recognized within the allowance for loan losses when received.
Real Estate Owned
Property valuations for real estate owned are based on the lowest value of the most recent property valuation data available, which may include appraisals, listing prices or approved offer prices.
Nonrecurring fair value measurements on one- to four-family loans, home equity loans and real estate owned were classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as the valuations included unobservable inputs that were significant to the fair value. The following table presents additional information about significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis that were categorized in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy:
 
Unobservable Inputs
 
Average
 
Range
June 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
Loans receivable:
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
Appraised value
 
$
577,000

 
$155,000 - $2,000,000
Home equity
Appraised value
 
$
333,000

 
$52,000 - $925,000
Real estate owned
Appraised value
 
$
308,600

 
$20,000 - $1,149,000
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
Loans receivable:
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
Appraised value
 
$
520,700

 
$60,000 - $1,200,000
Home equity
Appraised value
 
$
317,300

 
$38,000 - $2,066,000
Real estate owned
Appraised value
 
$
355,200

 
$4,500 - $2,000,000


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Recurring and Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
The following table presents the significant components of assets and liabilities measured at fair value (dollars in millions):
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Fair Value
June 30, 2018:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recurring fair value measurements:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency mortgage-backed securities
$

 
$
22,314

 
$

 
$
22,314

Agency debentures

 
896

 

 
896

US Treasuries

 
438

 

 
438

Agency debt securities

 
148

 

 
148

Municipal bonds

 
12

 

 
12

Other

 
2

 

 
2

Total available-for-sale securities

 
23,810

 

 
23,810

Other assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative assets(1)

 
7

 

 
7

Publicly traded equity securities(2)
7

 

 

 
7

Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis(3)
$
7

 
$
23,817

 
$

 
$
23,824

Nonrecurring fair value measurements:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans receivable, net:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
$

 
$

 
$
15

 
$
15

Home equity

 

 
4

 
4

Total loans receivable

 

 
19

 
19

Other assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate owned

 

 
13

 
13

Total assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis(4)
$

 
$

 
$
32

 
$
32

 
(1)
All derivative assets and liabilities were interest rate contracts at June 30, 2018. Information related to derivative instruments is detailed in Note 8—Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.
(2)
Consists of investments in a mutual fund related to the Community Reinvestment Act. At June 30, 2018, these equity securities are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet as a result of the adoption of amended accounting guidance. See Note 1—Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional information.
(3)
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis represented 37% of the Company’s total assets at June 30, 2018.
(4)
Represents the fair value of assets prior to deducting estimated selling costs that were carried on the consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2018, and for which a fair value measurement was recorded during the period.


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Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Fair Value
December 31, 2017:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recurring fair value measurements:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency mortgage-backed securities
$

 
$
19,195

 
$

 
$
19,195

Agency debentures

 
966

 

 
966

US Treasuries

 
458

 

 
458

Agency debt securities

 
33

 

 
33

Municipal bonds

 
20

 

 
20

Total debt securities

 
20,672

 

 
20,672

Publicly traded equity securities
7

 

 

 
7

Total available-for-sale securities
7

 
20,672

 

 
20,679

Receivables from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
US Treasuries
300

 

 

 
300

Other assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative assets(1)

 
131

 

 
131

Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis(2)
$
307

 
$
20,803

 
$

 
$
21,110

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative liabilities(1)
$

 
$
14

 
$

 
$
14

Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis(2)
$

 
$
14

 
$

 
$
14

Nonrecurring fair value measurements:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans receivable, net:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
$

 
$

 
$
22

 
$
22

Home equity

 

 
13

 
13

Total loans receivable

 

 
35

 
35

Other assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans held-for-sale

 
17

 

 
17

Real estate owned

 

 
26

 
26

Total assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis(3)
$

 
$
17

 
$
61

 
$
78

 
(1)
All derivative assets and liabilities were interest rate contracts at December 31, 2017. Information related to derivative instruments is detailed in Note 8—Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.
(2)
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis represented 33% and less than 1% of the Company’s total assets and total liabilities, respectively, at December 31, 2017.
(3)
Represents the fair value of assets prior to deducting estimated selling costs that were carried on the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2017, and for which a fair value measurement was recorded during the period.


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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

The following table presents losses recognized on assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis (dollars in millions):
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
One- to four-family
$
1

 
$
1

 
$
2

 
$
2

Home equity

 
2

 

 
3

Total losses on loans receivable measured at fair value
$
1

 
$
3

 
$
2

 
$
5

Gains on real estate owned measured at fair value
$
(1
)
 
$

 
$
(1
)
 
$
(1
)
Transfers Between Levels 1, 2 and 3
For assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the Company’s transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are deemed to have occurred at the beginning of the reporting period on a quarterly basis. The Company had no transfers between levels during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
Recurring Fair Value Measurements Categorized within Level 3
As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, no assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.


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Fair Value of Financial Instruments Not Carried at Fair Value
The following table presents the carrying values, fair values and fair value hierarchy level classification of financial instruments that are not carried at fair value on the consolidated balance sheet (dollars in millions):
 
June 30, 2018
 
Carrying
Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Fair Value
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and equivalents
$
532

 
$
532

 
$

 
$

 
$
532

Cash required to be segregated under federal or other regulations
$
620

 
$
620

 
$

 
$

 
$
620

Held-to-maturity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency mortgage-backed securities
$
17,752

 
$

 
$
17,293

 
$

 
$
17,293

Agency debentures
1,187

 

 
1,164

 

 
1,164

Agency debt securities
2,248

 

 
2,177

 

 
2,177

Other
12

 

 

 
12

 
12

Total held-to-maturity securities
$
21,199

 
$

 
$
20,634

 
$
12

 
$
20,646

Margin receivables(1)
$
10,955

 
$

 
$
10,955

 
$

 
$
10,955

Loans receivable, net:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
$
1,237

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,295

 
$
1,295

Home equity
920

 

 

 
924

 
924

Consumer and other
218

 

 

 
216

 
216

Total loans receivable, net(2)
$
2,375


$

 
$

 
$
2,435

 
$
2,435

Receivables from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations(1)
$
626

 
$

 
$
626

 
$

 
$
626

Other assets(1)(3)
$
42

 
$

 
$
42

 
$

 
$
42

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
$
42,664

 
$

 
$
42,664

 
$

 
$
42,664

Customer payables
$
9,959

 
$

 
$
9,959

 
$

 
$
9,959

Payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations
$
1,666

 
$

 
$
1,666

 
$

 
$
1,666

Other borrowings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FHLB advances
$
850

 
$

 
$
850

 
$

 
$
850

Trust preferred securities (4)
$
409

 
$

 
$
413

 
$

 
$
413

Total other borrowings
$
1,259


$


$
1,263


$


$
1,263

Corporate debt
$
1,408

 
$

 
$
1,384

 
$

 
$
1,384

(1)
The fair value of securities that the Company received as collateral in connection with margin receivables and securities borrowing activities, including the fully paid lending program, where the Company is permitted to sell or re-pledge the securities, was $14.7 billion at June 30, 2018. Of this amount, $3.6 billion had been pledged or sold in connection with securities loaned and deposits with clearing organizations at June 30, 2018.
(2)
The carrying value of loans receivable, net includes the allowance for loan losses of $54 million and loans that are recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at June 30, 2018.
(3)
The $42 million in other assets at June 30, 2018 represents securities borrowing from customers under the fully paid lending program.


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(4)
In July 2018, the Company redeemed substantially all of its TRUPs at face value. As a result, the fair value of these instruments as of June 30, 2018 was determined to be the redemption amount. See Note 11—Corporate Debt, Note 15—Commitments, Contingencies and Other Regulatory Matters and Note 16—Subsequent Event.
 
December 31, 2017
 
Carrying
Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Fair Value
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and equivalents
$
931

 
$
931

 
$

 
$

 
$
931

Cash required to be segregated under federal or other regulations
$
872

 
$
872

 
$

 
$

 
$
872

Held-to-maturity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency mortgage-backed securities
$
20,502

 
$

 
$
20,404

 
$

 
$
20,404

Agency debentures
710

 

 
708

 

 
708

Agency debt securities
2,615

 

 
2,595

 

 
2,595

Other
12

 

 

 
12

 
12

Total held-to-maturity securities
$
23,839

 
$

 
$
23,707

 
$
12

 
$
23,719

Margin receivables(1)
$
9,071

 
$

 
$
9,071

 
$

 
$
9,071

Loans receivable, net:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
$
1,417

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,463

 
$
1,463

Home equity
1,051

 

 

 
1,055

 
1,055

Consumer and other
186

 

 

 
187

 
187

Total loans receivable, net(2)
$
2,654

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,705

 
$
2,705

Receivables from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations(1)
$
878

 
$

 
$
878

 
$

 
$
878

Other assets(1)(3)
$
18

 
$

 
$
18

 
$

 
$
18

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
$
42,742

 
$

 
$
42,741

 
$

 
$
42,741

Customer Payables
$
9,449

 
$

 
$
9,449

 
$

 
$
9,449

Payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations
$
1,542

 
$

 
$
1,542

 
$

 
$
1,542

Other borrowings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FHLB advances
$
500

 
$

 
$
500

 
$

 
$
500

Trust preferred securities
$
410

 
$

 
$

 
$
379

 
$
379

Total other borrowings
$
910


$


$
500


$
379


$
879

Corporate debt
$
991

 
$

 
$
992

 
$

 
$
992

 
(1)
The fair value of securities that the Company received as collateral in connection with margin receivables and securities borrowing activities, where the Company is permitted to sell or re-pledge the securities, was $12.8 billion at December 31, 2017. Of this amount, $3.2 billion had been pledged or sold in connection with securities loaned and deposits with clearing organizations at December 31, 2017.
(2)
The carrying value of loans receivable, net includes the allowance for loan losses of $74 million and loans that are recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2017.
(3)
The $18 million in other assets at December 31, 2017 represents securities borrowing from customers under the fully paid lending program.


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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

The fair value measurement techniques for financial instruments not carried at fair value on the consolidated balance sheet are summarized as follows:
Cash and equivalents, cash required to be segregated under federal or other regulations, margin receivables, receivables from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations, other assets, customer payables and payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations—Due to their short term nature, fair value is estimated to be carrying value.
Held-to-maturity securities—Fair value of held-to-maturity securities is determined in a manner consistent with the pricing of available-for-sale securities described above.
Loans receivable, net—Fair value is estimated using a discounted cash flow model. Loans are differentiated based on their individual portfolio characteristics, such as product classification, loan category and pricing features. Assumptions for expected losses, prepayments, cash flows and discount rates are adjusted to reflect the individual characteristics of the loans, such as credit risk, coupon, lien position, and payment characteristics, as well as the secondary market conditions for these types of loans.
Although the market for one- to four-family and home equity loan portfolios has improved, given the lack of observability of valuation inputs, these fair value measurements cannot be determined with precision and changes in the underlying assumptions used, including discount rates, could significantly affect the results of current or future fair value estimates. In addition, the amount that would be realized in a forced liquidation, an actual sale or immediate settlement could be lower than both the carrying value and the estimated fair value of the portfolio.
Deposits—Fair value of certificates of deposit is estimated using a discounted cash flow model. For the remainder of deposits, fair value is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date.
FHLB advances—Fair value for FHLB advances was determined by discounting future cash flows using discount factors derived from current observable rates implied for other similar instruments with similar remaining maturities.
Trust preferred securities—Fair value at December 31, 2017 was estimated by discounting future cash flows at the yield implied by dealer pricing quotes. Fair value at June 30, 2018 was determined to be the redemption value. See Note 11—Corporate Debt, Note 15—Commitments, Contingencies and Other Regulatory Matters and Note 16—Subsequent Event.
Corporate debt—Fair value is estimated using dealer pricing quotes.
Fair Value of Commitments and Contingencies
In the normal course of business, the Company makes various commitments to extend credit and incur contingent liabilities that are not reflected in the consolidated balance sheet. Changes in the economy or interest rates may influence the impact that these commitments and contingencies have on the Company in the future. The Company does not estimate the fair value of those commitments. Information related to such commitments and contingent liabilities is included in Note 15—Commitments, Contingencies and Other Regulatory Matters.


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NOTE 5—OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
For financial statement purposes, the Company does not offset derivative instruments or securities borrowing and securities lending transactions. These activities are generally transacted under master agreements that are widely used by counterparties and that may allow for net settlements of payments in the normal course, as well as offsetting of all contracts with a given counterparty in the event of bankruptcy or default of one of the two parties to the transaction. The following table presents information about the Company's derivative instruments, securities borrowing and securities lending transactions which are transacted under master agreements to enable the users of the Company’s consolidated financial statements to evaluate the potential effect of rights of set-off between these recognized assets and liabilities (dollars in millions):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets and Liabilities
 
Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
 
Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet (1)
 
Financial Instruments
 
Collateral Received or Pledged (Including Cash)
 
Net Amount
June 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits paid for securities borrowed (2)
$
197

 
$

 
$
197

 
$
(140
)
 
$
(49
)
 
$
8

 
 
Derivative assets (3)(4)
7

 

 
7

 

 
(2
)
 
5

 
 
 
Total
$
204

 
$

 
$
204

 
$
(140
)
 
$
(51
)
 
$
13

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits received for securities loaned (5)
$
1,630

 
$

 
$
1,630

 
$
(140
)
 
$
(1,366
)
 
$
124

 
 
 
Total
$
1,630

 
$

 
$
1,630

 
$
(140
)
 
$
(1,366
)
 
$
124

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits paid for securities borrowed (2)
$
759

 
$

 
$
759

 
$
(251
)
 
$
(483
)
 
$
25

 
 
 
Total
$
759

 
$

 
$
759

 
$
(251
)
 
$
(483
)
 
$
25

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits received for securities loaned (5)
$
1,373

 
$

 
$
1,373

 
$
(251
)
 
$
(1,004
)
 
$
118

 
 
Derivative liabilities (6)(7)
5

 

 
5

 

 
(5
)
 

 
 
 
Total
$
1,378

 
$

 
$
1,378

 
$
(251
)
 
$
(1,009
)
 
$
118

(1)
The vast majority of the net amount of deposits paid for securities borrowed are reflected in the receivables from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations line item while the deposits paid for securities borrowed under the fully paid program are reflected in other assets. Derivative assets are reflected in the other assets line item in the consolidated balance sheet. Deposits received for securities loaned are reflected in the payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations line item in the consolidated balance sheet. Derivative liabilities are reflected in the other liabilities line item in the consolidated balance sheet.


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(2)
Included in the gross amounts of deposits paid for securities borrowed was $68 million and $347 million at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, transacted through a program with a clearing organization, which guarantees the return of cash to the Company. For presentation purposes, these amounts presented are based on the counterparties under the Company’s master securities loan agreements.
(3)
Collateral received included cash at June 30, 2018.
(4)
Excludes net accrued interest payable of $2 million at June 30, 2018.
(5)
Included in the gross amounts of deposits received for securities loaned was $1 billion and $821 million at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, transacted through a program with a clearing organization, which guarantees the return of securities to the Company. For presentation purposes, these amounts presented are based on the counterparties under the Company’s master securities loan agreements.
(6)
Excludes net accrued interest payable of $2 million at December 31, 2017.
(7)
Collateral pledged included held-to-maturity securities at amortized cost at December 31, 2017.
Securities Lending Transactions
Deposits paid for securities borrowed and deposits received for securities loaned are recorded at the amount of cash collateral advanced or received. Securities borrowing transactions require the Company to deposit cash with the lender whereas securities lending transactions result in the Company receiving collateral in the form of cash, with both requiring cash in an amount generally in excess of the market value of the securities. These transactions have overnight or continuous remaining contractual maturities. Securities lending transactions expose the Company to counterparty credit risk and market risk. To manage the counterparty risk, the Company maintains internal standards for approving counterparties, reviews and analyzes the credit rating of each counterparty, and monitors its positions with each counterparty on an ongoing basis. In addition, for certain of the Company's securities lending transactions, the Company uses a program with a clearing organization that guarantees the return of securities. The Company monitors the market value of the securities borrowed and loaned using collateral arrangements that require additional collateral to be obtained from or excess collateral to be returned to the counterparties based on changes in market value, to maintain specified collateral levels.
Derivative Transactions
Certain types of derivatives that the Company utilizes in its hedging activities are subject to derivatives clearing agreements (cleared derivatives contracts). These cleared derivatives contracts enable clearing by a derivatives clearing organization through a clearing member. Under the contracts, the clearing member typically has a one-way right to offset all contracts in the event of the Company's default or bankruptcy. Collateral exchanged under these contracts is not included in the table above as the contracts may not qualify as master netting agreements. See Note 8—Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities for additional information.



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NOTE 6—AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE AND HELD-TO-MATURITY SECURITIES
The following table presents the amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities (dollars in millions):
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized /
Unrecognized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized /
Unrecognized
Losses
 
Fair Value
June 30, 2018:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities:(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency mortgage-backed securities
$
22,683

 
$
96

 
$
(465
)
 
$
22,314

Agency debentures
875

 
29

 
(8
)
 
896

US Treasuries
407

 
31

 

 
438

Agency debt securities
150

 

 
(2
)
 
148

Municipal bonds
13

 

 
(1
)
 
12

Other
2

 

 

 
2

Total available-for-sale securities
$
24,130

 
$
156

 
$
(476
)
 
$
23,810

Held-to-maturity securities:(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency mortgage-backed securities
$
17,752

 
$
15

 
$
(474
)
 
$
17,293

Agency debentures
1,187

 

 
(23
)
 
1,164

Agency debt securities
2,248

 
2

 
(73
)
 
2,177

Other
12

 

 

 
12

Total held-to-maturity securities
$
21,199

 
$
17

 
$
(570
)
 
$
20,646

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2017:

 
 
 
 
 

Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency mortgage-backed securities
$
19,395

 
$
47

 
$
(247
)
 
$
19,195

Agency debentures
939

 
39

 
(12
)
 
966

US Treasuries
452

 
10

 
(4
)
 
458

Agency debt securities
34

 

 
(1
)
 
33

Municipal bonds
20

 

 

 
20

Total debt securities
20,840

 
96

 
(264
)
 
20,672

Publicly traded equity securities(2)
7

 

 

 
7

Total available-for-sale securities
$
20,847

 
$
96

 
$
(264
)
 
$
20,679

Held-to-maturity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency mortgage-backed securities
$
20,502

 
$
95

 
$
(193
)
 
$
20,404

Agency debentures
710

 

 
(2
)
 
708

Agency debt securities
2,615

 
15

 
(35
)
 
2,595

Other
12

 

 

 
12

Total held-to-maturity securities
$
23,839

 
$
110

 
$
(230
)
 
$
23,719

(1)
Securities with a carrying value of $4.7 billion and related unrealized pre-tax gain of $7 million were transferred from held-to-maturity securities to available-for-sale securities during the three months ended March 31, 2018, as part of a one-time transition election for early adopting the new derivatives and hedge accounting guidance. Securities with a fair value of $1.2


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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

billion were transferred from available-for-sale securities to held-to-maturity securities during the three months ended March 31, 2018 pursuant to an evaluation of our investment strategy and an assessment by management about our intent and ability to hold those particular securities until maturity. See Note 12—Shareholders' Equity for information on the impact to accumulated other comprehensive income.
(2)
Consists of investments in a mutual fund related to the Community Reinvestment Act. At June 30, 2018, these equity securities are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet as a result of the adoption of amended accounting guidance related to the classification and measurement of financial instruments. See Note 1—Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional information.
Contractual Maturities
The following table presents the contractual maturities of all available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities (dollars in millions): 
 
June 30, 2018
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value
Available-for-sale debt securities:
 
 
 
Due within one year
$
6

 
$
6

Due within one to five years
1,028

 
1,006

Due within five to ten years
9,904

 
9,835

Due after ten years
13,192

 
12,963

Total available-for-sale debt securities
$
24,130

 
$
23,810

Held-to-maturity debt securities:
 
 
 
Due within one year
$
132

 
$
132

Due within one to five years
1,652

 
1,620

Due within five to ten years
5,135

 
4,984

Due after ten years
14,280

 
13,910

Total held-to-maturity debt securities
$
21,199

 
$
20,646

At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company had pledged $5.9 billion and $5.5 billion, respectively, of held-to-maturity debt securities, and $461 million and $352 million, respectively, of available-for-sale securities, as collateral for FHLB advances, derivatives and other purposes.


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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Investments with Unrealized or Unrecognized Losses
The following table presents the fair value and unrealized or unrecognized losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities, and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized or unrecognized loss position (dollars in millions):
 
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized /
Unrecognized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized /
Unrecognized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized /
Unrecognized
Losses
June 30, 2018:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency mortgage-backed securities
$
7,744

 
$
(141
)
 
$
7,108

 
$
(324
)
 
$
14,852

 
$
(465
)
Agency debentures
58

 

 
114

 
(8
)
 
172

 
(8
)
Agency debt securities
99

 
(1
)
 
31

 
(1
)
 
130

 
(2
)
Municipal bonds

 

 
9

 
(1
)
 
9

 
(1
)
Other
2

 

 

 

 
2

 

Total temporarily impaired available-for-sale securities
$
7,903

 
$
(142
)
 
$
7,262

 
$
(334
)
 
$
15,165

 
$
(476
)
Held-to-maturity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency mortgage-backed securities
$
9,999

 
$
(245
)
 
$
5,500

 
$
(229
)
 
$
15,499

 
$
(474
)
Agency debentures
929

 
(16
)
 
209

 
(7
)
 
1,138

 
(23
)
Agency debt securities
737

 
(15
)
 
1,304

 
(58
)
 
2,041

 
(73
)
Total temporarily impaired held-to-maturity securities
$
11,665

 
$
(276
)
 
$
7,013

 
$
(294
)
 
$
18,678

 
$
(570
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2017:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency mortgage-backed securities
$
4,638

 
$
(23
)
 
$
8,027

 
$
(224
)
 
$
12,665

 
$
(247
)
Agency debentures

 

 
283

 
(12
)
 
283

 
(12
)
US Treasuries

 

 
147

 
(4
)
 
147

 
(4
)
Agency debt securities
9

 

 
24

 
(1
)
 
33

 
(1
)
Municipal bonds

 

 
11

 

 
11

 

Publicly traded equity securities
7

 

 

 

 
7

 

Total temporarily impaired available-for-sale securities
$
4,654

 
$
(23
)
 
$
8,492

 
$
(241
)
 
$
13,146

 
$
(264
)
Held-to-maturity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency mortgage-backed securities
$
9,982

 
$
(78
)
 
$
4,906

 
$
(115
)
 
$
14,888

 
$
(193
)
Agency debentures
597

 
(2
)
 
9

 

 
606

 
(2
)
Agency debt securities
373

 
(3
)
 
1,345

 
(32
)
 
1,718

 
(35
)
Total temporarily impaired held-to-maturity securities
$
10,952

 
$
(83
)
 
$
6,260

 
$
(147
)
 
$
17,212

 
$
(230
)


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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

The Company does not believe that any individual unrealized loss in the available-for-sale portfolio or unrecognized loss in the held-to-maturity portfolio as of June 30, 2018 represents a credit loss. The Company does not intend to sell the debt securities in an unrealized or unrecognized loss position as of the balance sheet date and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the debt securities before the anticipated recovery of its remaining amortized cost of the debt securities in an unrealized or unrecognized loss position at June 30, 2018.
There were no impairment losses recognized in earnings on available-for-sale or held-to-maturity securities during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
Gains on Securities and Other, Net
The following table presents the components of gains on securities and other, net (dollars in millions):
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Gains on available-for-sale securities
$
11

 
$
10

 
$
22

 
$
18

Equity method investment income (loss) and other(1)(2)
4

 
(3
)
 
3

 
(1
)
Gains on securities and other, net
$
15

 
$
7

 
$
25

 
$
17

(1)
Includes $4 million in gains on CRA equity investments for the three months ended June 30, 2018.
(2)
Includes a loss of $2 million and $3 million on hedge ineffectiveness for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017. Beginning January 1, 2018 fair value hedging adjustments are recognized within net interest income. See Note 1—Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional information.
NOTE 7—LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET
The following table presents loans receivable disaggregated by delinquency status (dollars in millions):
 
 
 
 
Days Past Due
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current
 
30-89
 
90-179
 
180+
 
Total
 
Unamortized premiums, net
 
Allowance for loans losses
 
Loans Receivable, Net
June 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
 
$
1,117

 
$
48

 
$
12

 
$
68

 
$
1,245

 
$
8

 
$
(16
)
 
$
1,237

Home equity
 
880

 
32

 
16

 
28

 
956

 

 
(36
)
 
920

Consumer and other
 
216

 
3

 

 

 
219

 
1

 
(2
)
 
218

Total loans receivable
 
$
2,213

 
$
83

 
$
28

 
$
96

 
$
2,420

 
$
9

 
$
(54
)
 
$
2,375

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
 
$
1,269

 
$
59

 
$
22

 
$
82

 
$
1,432

 
$
9

 
$
(24
)
 
$
1,417

Home equity
 
1,014

 
36

 
15

 
32

 
1,097

 

 
(46
)
 
1,051

Consumer and other
 
185

 
3

 

 

 
188

 
2

 
(4
)
 
186

Total loans receivable
 
$
2,468

 
$
98

 
$
37

 
$
114

 
$
2,717

 
$
11

 
$
(74
)
 
$
2,654

At December 31, 2017, the Company had loans with a carrying value of $17 million classified as held for sale. These loans were presented within other assets as of December 31, 2017 and were sold during the three months ended March 31, 2018.


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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

At June 30, 2018, the Company pledged $1.9 billion and $0.1 billion of loans as collateral to the FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, respectively. At December 31, 2017, the Company pledged $2.2 billion and $0.2 billion of loans as collateral to the FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, respectively.
Credit Quality and Concentrations of Credit Risk
The Company tracks and reviews factors to predict and monitor credit risk in its mortgage loan portfolio on an ongoing basis. The following tables present the distribution of the Company’s mortgage loan portfolios by credit quality indicator (dollars in millions):
 
One- to Four-Family
 
Home Equity
Current LTV/CLTV(1)
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
<=80%
$
937

 
$
1,031

 
$
490

 
$
531

80%-100%
196

 
256

 
257

 
291

100%-120%
71

 
91

 
136

 
176

>120%
41

 
54

 
73

 
99

Total mortgage loans receivable
$
1,245

 
$
1,432

 
$
956

 
$
1,097

Average estimated current LTV/CLTV (2)
67
%
 
70
%
 
81
%
 
84
%
Average LTV/CLTV at loan origination (3)
71
%
 
71
%
 
82
%
 
81
%
 
(1)
Current CLTV calculations for home equity loans are based on the maximum available line for HELOCs and outstanding principal balance for HEILs. For home equity loans in the second lien position, the original balance of the first lien loan at origination date and updated valuations on the property underlying the loan are used to calculate CLTV. Current property value estimates are updated on a quarterly basis.
(2)
The average estimated current LTV/CLTV ratio reflects the outstanding balance at the balance sheet date and the maximum available line for HELOCs, divided by the estimated current value of the underlying property.
(3)
Average LTV/CLTV at loan origination calculations are based on LTV/CLTV at time of purchase for one- to four-family purchased loans, HEILs and the maximum available line for HELOCs.
 
One- to Four-Family
 
Home Equity
Current FICO
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
>=720
$
711

 
$
805

 
$
492

 
$
548

719 - 700
108

 
138

 
92

 
106

699 - 680
96

 
105

 
81

 
93

679 - 660
76

 
78

 
65

 
79

659 - 620
106

 
122

 
93

 
103

<620
148

 
184

 
133

 
168

Total mortgage loans receivable
$
1,245

 
$
1,432

 
$
956

 
$
1,097

One- to four-family loans include loans with an interest-only period, followed by an amortizing period. At June 30, 2018, nearly 100% of these loans were amortizing. The home equity loan portfolio consists of HEILs and HELOCs. HEILs are primarily fully amortizing loans that do not offer the option of an interest-only payment. The majority of HELOCs had an interest only draw period at origination and converted to amortizing loans at the end of the draw period. At June 30, 2018, nearly 100% of the HELOC portfolio had converted from the interest-only draw period.


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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

The weighted average age of our mortgage and consumer loans receivable was 12.3 years and 11.8 years at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. Approximately 33% and 34% of the Company’s mortgage loans receivable were concentrated in California at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. Approximately 10% and 9% of the Company's mortgage loans receivable were concentrated in New York at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. No other state had concentrations of mortgage loans that represented 10% or more of the Company’s mortgage loans receivable at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
At June 30, 2018, 27% and 18% of the Company’s past-due mortgage loans were concentrated in California and New York, respectively. No other state had concentrations of past-due mortgage loans that represented 10% or more of the Company's past-due mortgage loans. At June 30, 2018, 43% of the Company’s impaired mortgage loans were concentrated in California. No other state had concentrations of impaired mortgage loans that represented 10% or more of the Company's impaired mortgage loans.
Nonperforming Loans
The Company classifies loans as nonperforming when they are no longer accruing interest. The following table presents nonperforming loans by loan portfolio (dollars in millions):
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
One- to four-family
$
167

 
$
192

Home equity
87

 
98

Total nonperforming loans receivable
$
254

 
$
290

At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company held $20 million and $26 million, respectively, of real estate owned that was acquired through foreclosure or through a deed in lieu of foreclosure or similar legal agreement. The Company held $74 million and $101 million of loans for which formal foreclosure proceedings were in process at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.


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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses is management’s estimate of probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date, as well as the forecasted losses, including economic concessions to borrowers, over the estimated remaining life of loans modified as TDRs. The general allowance for loan losses includes a qualitative component to account for a variety of factors that present additional uncertainty that may not be fully considered in the quantitative loss model but are factors we believe may impact the level of credit losses.
The following table presents the allowance for loan losses by loan portfolio (dollars in millions): 
 
One- to Four-Family
 
Home Equity
 
Consumer and other
 
Total
 
June 30,
2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
June 30,
2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
June 30,
2018
 
December 31,
2017
 
June 30,
2018
 
December 31, 2017
General reserve:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quantitative component
$
8

 
$
15

 
$
8

 
$
14

 
$
2

 
$
4

 
$
18

 
$
33

Qualitative component
3

 
3

 
2

 
3

 

 

 
5

 
6

Specific valuation allowance
5

 
6

 
26

 
29

 

 

 
31

 
35

Total allowance for loan losses
$
16

 
$
24

 
$
36

 
$
46

 
$
2

 
$
4

 
$
54

 
$
74

Allowance as a % of loans
receivable
(1)
1.2
%
 
1.6
%
 
3.7
%
 
4.2
%
 
1.1
%
 
2.1
%
 
2.2
%
 
2.7
%
(1)
Allowance as a percentage of loans receivable is calculated based on the gross loans receivable including net unamortized premiums for each respective category.



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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

The following table presents a roll forward by loan portfolio of the allowance for loan losses (dollars in millions):
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
One- to
Four-Family
 
Home
Equity
 
Consumer and other
 
Total
Allowance for loan losses, beginning of period
$
20

 
$
35

 
$
3

 
$
58

Provision (benefit) for loan losses
(6
)
 
(12
)
 
(1
)
 
(19
)
Charge-offs

 

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Recoveries(1)
2

 
13

 
1

 
16

Net (charge-offs) recoveries
2

 
13

 

 
15

Allowance for loan losses, end of period
$
16

 
$
36

 
$
2

 
$
54

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
One- to
Four-Family
 
Home
Equity
 
Consumer and other
 
Total
Allowance for loan losses, beginning of period
$
46

 
$
162

 
$
5

 
$
213

Provision (benefit) for loan losses
(18
)
 
(81
)
 

 
(99
)
Charge-offs

 
(5
)
 
(1
)
 
(6
)
Recoveries
1

 
6

 
1

 
8

Net (charge-offs) recoveries
1

 
1

 

 
2

Allowance for loan losses, end of period
$
29

 
$
82

 
$
5

 
$
116

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
One- to
Four-Family
 
Home
Equity
 
Consumer and other
 
Total
Allowance for loan losses, beginning of period
$
24

 
$
46

 
$
4

 
$
74

Provision (benefit) for loan losses
(11
)
 
(28
)
 
(1
)
 
(40
)
Charge-offs

 

 
(2
)
 
(2
)
Recoveries(1)
3

 
18

 
1

 
22

Net (charge-offs) recoveries
3

 
18

 
(1
)
 
20

Allowance for loan losses, end of period
$
16

 
$
36

 
$
2

 
$
54

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
One- to
Four-Family
 
Home
Equity
 
Consumer and other
 
Total
Allowance for loan losses, beginning of period
$
45

 
$
171

 
$
5

 
$
221

Provision (benefit) for loan losses
(18
)
 
(96
)
 
1

 
(113
)
Charge-offs

 
(5
)
 
(3
)
 
(8
)
Recoveries
2

 
12

 
2

 
16

Net (charge-offs) recoveries
2

 
7

 
(1
)
 
8

Allowance for loan losses, end of period
$
29

 
$
82

 
$
5

 
$
116

(1)
Includes a $5 million recovery recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2018 related to the sale of previously charged-off home equity loans.


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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Total loans receivable designated as held-for-investment decreased $0.3 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2018. The allowance for loan losses was $54 million, or 2.2% of total loans receivable, as of June 30, 2018 compared to $74 million, or 2.7% of total loans receivable, as of December 31, 2017. Net recoveries for the six months ended June 30, 2018 were $20 million compared to $8 million in the same period in 2017.
The benefit for loan losses was $40 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The timing and magnitude of the provision (benefit) for loan losses is affected by many factors that could result in variability. These benefits reflected better than expected performance of our portfolio as well as recoveries in excess of prior expectations, including recoveries of previous charge-offs that were not included in our loss estimates.
The following table presents the total recorded investment in loans receivable and allowance for loan losses by loans that have been collectively evaluated for impairment and those that have been individually evaluated for impairment by loan portfolio (dollars in millions):
 
Recorded Investment
 
Allowance for Loan Losses
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Collectively evaluated for impairment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
$
1,049

 
$
1,228

 
$
11

 
$
18

Home equity
804

 
932

 
10

 
17

Consumer and other
220

 
190

 
2

 
4

Total collectively evaluated for impairment
2,073

 
2,350

 
23

 
39

Individually evaluated for impairment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
204

 
213

 
5

 
6

Home equity
152

 
165

 
26

 
29

Total individually evaluated for impairment
356

 
378

 
31

 
35

Total
$
2,429

 
$
2,728

 
$
54

 
$
74

Impaired Loans—Troubled Debt Restructurings
Delinquency status is the primary measure the Company uses to evaluate the performance of loans modified as TDRs. The Company classifies loans as nonperforming when they are no longer accruing interest. The recorded investment in loans modified as TDRs includes the charge-offs related to certain loans that were written down to estimated current value of the underlying property less estimated selling costs.


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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

The following table presents a summary of the Company’s recorded investment in TDRs that were on accrual and nonaccrual status, further disaggregated by delinquency status, in addition to the recorded investment in TDRs (dollars in millions):
 
 
 
Nonaccrual TDRs
 
 
 
Accrual 
TDRs(1)
 
Current(2)
 
30-89 Days
Delinquent
 
90-179 Days
Delinquent
 
180+ Days
Delinquent
 
Total Recorded
Investment in 
TDRs (3)(4)
June 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
$
84

 
$
75

 
$
11

 
$
5

 
$
29

 
$
204

Home equity
96

 
30

 
9

 
4

 
13

 
152

Total
$
180

 
$
105

 
$
20

 
$
9

 
$
42

 
$
356

December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
$
83

 
$
74

 
$
13

 
$
5

 
$
38

 
$
213

Home equity
104

 
34

 
10

 
4

 
13

 
165

Total
$
187

 
$
108

 
$
23

 
$
9

 
$
51

 
$
378

(1)
Represents loans modified as TDRs that are current and have made six or more consecutive payments.
(2)
Represents loans modified as TDRs that are current but have not yet made six consecutive payments, bankruptcy loans and certain junior lien TDRs that have a delinquent senior lien.
(3)
Total recorded investment in TDRs includes premium (discount), as applicable, and is net of charge-offs, which were $61 million and $134 million for one-to four-family and home equity loans, respectively, as of June 30, 2018 and $67 million and $144 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2017.
(4)
Total recorded investment in TDRs at June 30, 2018 consisted of $271 million of loans modified as TDRs and $85 million of loans that have been charged off due to bankruptcy notification. Total recorded investment in TDRs at December 31, 2017 consisted of $285 million of loans modified as TDRs and $93 million of loans that have been charged off due to bankruptcy notification.
The following tables present the average recorded investment and interest income recognized both on a cash and accrual basis for the Company’s TDRs (dollars in millions):
 
Average Recorded Investment
 
Interest Income Recognized
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
One- to four-family
$
206

 
$
231

 
$
2

 
$
2

Home equity
155

 
184

 
3

 
4

Total
$
361

 
$
415

 
$
5

 
$
6

 
Average Recorded Investment
 
Interest Income Recognized
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
One- to four-family
$
208

 
$
236

 
$
4

 
$
5

Home equity
160

 
188

 
6

 
8

Total
$
368

 
$
424

 
$
10

 
$
13




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The following table presents detailed information related to the Company’s TDRs and specific valuation allowances (dollars in millions):
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
Recorded
Investment
in TDRs
 
Specific
Valuation
Allowance
 
Net
Investment
in TDRs
 
Recorded
Investment
in TDRs
 
Specific
Valuation
Allowance
 
Net
Investment
in TDRs
With a recorded allowance:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
$
54

 
$
5

 
$
49

 
$
54

 
$
6

 
$
48

Home equity
$
77

 
$
26

 
$
51

 
$
83

 
$
29

 
$
54

Without a recorded allowance:(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
$
150

 
$

 
$
150

 
$
159

 
$

 
$
159

Home equity
$
75

 
$

 
$
75

 
$
82

 
$

 
$
82

Total:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
$
204

 
$
5

 
$
199

 
$
213

 
$
6

 
$
207

Home equity
$
152

 
$
26

 
$
126

 
$
165

 
$
29

 
$
136

(1)
Represents loans where the discounted cash flow analysis or collateral value is equal to or exceeds the recorded investment in the loan.


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The following tables present the number of loans and post-modification balances immediately after being modified by major class (dollars in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Interest Rate Reduction
 
 
 
 
 
Number of
Loans
 
Re-age/
Extension/
Interest
Capitalization
 
Other with
Interest Rate
Reduction
 
Other(1)
 
Total
June 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
19

 
$
6

 
$

 
$
2

 
$
8

Home equity
16

 
2

 
1

 

 
3

Total
35

 
$
8

 
$
1

 
$
2

 
$
11

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
4

 
$
1

 
$

 
$
1

 
$
2

Home equity
53

 
2

 
1

 
1

 
4

Total
57

 
$
3

 
$
1

 
$
2

 
$
6

 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
Interest Rate Reduction
 
 
 
 
 
Number of
Loans
 
Re-age/
Extension/
Interest
Capitalization
 
Other with
Interest Rate
Reduction
 
Other(1)
 
Total
June 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
35

 
$
12

 
$

 
$
4

 
$
16

Home equity
60

 
4

 
1

 

 
5

Total
95

 
$
16

 
$
1

 
$
4

 
$
21

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
12

 
$
3

 
$

 
$
1

 
$
4

Home equity
214

 
5

 
1

 
9

 
15

Total
226

 
$
8

 
$
1

 
$
10

 
$
19

(1)
Amounts represent loans whose terms were modified in a manner that did not result in an interest rate reduction, including re-aged loans, extensions, and loans with capitalized interest.



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E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 8—DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
The Company enters into derivative transactions primarily to protect against interest rate risk on the value of certain assets. Each derivative instrument is recorded on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value as a freestanding asset or liability.
The Company utilizes fair value hedges to offset exposure to changes in value of certain fixed-rate assets. All of the Company's derivative instruments were designated in fair value hedging relationships at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017. For each fair value hedge, both the gain or loss on the derivative, including interest accruals, as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings. Hedge accounting is discontinued for fair value hedges if a derivative instrument is sold, terminated or otherwise de-designated. If fair value hedge accounting is discontinued, the previously hedged item is no longer adjusted for changes in fair value through the consolidated statement of income and the cumulative net gain or loss on the hedged item is amortized to net interest income using the effective interest method over the expected remaining life of the hedged item.
Beginning January 1, 2018, the net earnings impact of a fair value hedge that is not perfectly effective is recognized in the interest income line item in the consolidated statement of income. Prior to January 1, 2018, the net earnings impact due to changes in fair value of the derivative and the hedged item, which was previously referred to as ineffectiveness, is reflected in the gains on securities and other, net line item in the consolidated statement of income. The earnings impact of interest accruals on the derivative is reflected in the interest income line item in the consolidated statement of income.
In January 2017, one of the two central clearing organizations through which the Company executes certain of its derivative contracts amended its rulebooks to legally characterize variation margin payments as settlements of the derivatives' exposure rather than collateral against the exposure. By January 2018, both central clearing organizations had adopted similar rulebook amendments. As a result, for centrally cleared derivatives contracts, amounts exchanged with counterparties are reflected as a reduction of the related derivative assets or liabilities, including accrued interest, on the consolidated balance sheet. The Company therefore had no centrally cleared derivative contract assets or liabilities reflected on the consolidated balance sheet as a result of the rulebook changes as of June 30, 2018. At December 31, 2017, the Company had $131 million and $9 million of centrally cleared derivative contract assets and liabilities, respectively, reflected on the consolidated balance sheet.
The consolidated balance sheet and the table below exclude the following as these contracts were executed through a central clearing organization and were settled by variation margin payments:
Derivative assets of $453 million and $6 million at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively
Derivative liabilities of $4 million and $18 million at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively


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Presentation on the Consolidated Balance Sheet
The following table presents a summary of the fair value of derivatives as reported in the consolidated balance sheet (dollars in millions): 
 
 
 
Fair Value
 
Notional
 
Asset(1)
 
Liability(2)
 
Net(3)
June 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value hedges
$
9,263

 
$
7

 
$

 
$
7

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments(4)
$
9,263

 
$
7

 
$

 
$
7

December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value hedges
$
8,609

 
$
131

 
$
(14
)
 
$
117

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments(4)
$
8,609

 
$
131

 
$
(14
)
 
$
117

 
(1)
Reflected in the other assets line item on the consolidated balance sheet.
(2)
Reflected in the other liabilities line item on the consolidated balance sheet.
(3)
Represents net fair value of derivative instruments for disclosure purposes only.
(4)
All derivatives were designated as hedging instruments at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
The following table presents the cumulative basis adjustments related to the carrying amount of hedged assets in fair value hedging relationships (dollars in millions):
 
 
 
Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Basis Adjustment Included in Carrying Amount of Hedged Assets(2)
 
Carrying Amount of Hedged Assets(1)
 
Total
 
Discontinued
June 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities(3)
$
12,633

 
$
(410
)
 
$
(383
)
(1)
The carrying amount includes the impact of basis adjustments on active fair value hedges and the impact of basis adjustments from previously discontinued fair value hedges.
(2)
Represents the increase (decrease) to the carrying amount of hedged assets. The discontinued portion of the cumulative amount of fair value hedging basis adjustments is amortized into net interest income using the effective interest method over the expected remaining life of the hedged items.
(3)
Includes the amortized cost basis of closed portfolios of prepayable securities designated in hedging relationships in which the hedged item is the last layer of principal expected to be remaining throughout the hedge term. As of June 30, 2018, the amortized cost basis of this portfolio was $871 million, the amount of the designated hedged items was $192 million and the cumulative basis adjustments associated with these hedges was $2 million.






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Presentation on the Consolidated Statement of Income
The following table presents the effects of fair value hedge accounting on the consolidated statement of income (dollars in millions):
 
Interest Income
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Total interest income
$
489

 
$
957

 
 
 
 
Effects of fair value hedging on total interest income(1)(2)
 
 
 
Agency debentures:
 
 
 
Amounts recognized as interest settlements on derivatives
(1
)
 
(3
)
Changes in fair value of hedged items
(16
)
 
(66
)
Changes in fair value of derivatives
17

 
66

Net loss on fair value hedging relationships - agency debentures

 
(3
)
 
 
 
 
Agency mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
Amounts recognized as interest settlements on derivatives
(2
)
 
(15
)
Amortization of basis adjustments from discontinued hedges
7

 
9

Changes in fair value of hedged items
(97
)
 
(328
)
Changes in fair value of derivatives
91

 
320

Net loss on fair value hedging relationships - agency mortgage backed securities
(1
)
 
(14
)
Total net loss on fair value hedging relationships
$
(1
)
 
$
(17
)
(1)
Excludes interest income accruals on hedged items and amounts recognized upon the sale of securities attributable to fair value hedge accounting.
(2)
Excludes interest on variation margin related to centrally cleared derivative contracts.
The following table presents the changes in fair value of interest rate derivative contracts designated as fair value hedges and related hedged items as reflected on the consolidated statement of income (dollars in millions):
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
Hedging
Instrument
 
Hedged
Item
 
Hedge
Ineffectiveness(1)
Agency debentures
$
(17
)
 
$
17

 
$

Agency mortgage-backed securities
(46
)
 
44

 
(2
)
Total gains (losses) included in earnings
$
(63
)
 
$
61

 
$
(2
)
(1)
Reflected in the gains on securities and other, net line item on the consolidated statement of income.
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
Hedging
Instrument
 
Hedged
Item
 
Hedge
Ineffectiveness(1)
Agency debentures
$
(6
)
 
$
6

 
$

Agency mortgage-backed securities
(33
)
 
30

 
(3
)
Total gains (losses) included in earnings
$
(39
)
 
$
36

 
$
(3
)
(1)
Reflected in the gains on securities and other, net line item on the consolidated statement of income.


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NOTE 9—DEPOSITS
The following table presents the significant components of deposits (dollars in millions):
 
Amount
 
Weighted-Average Rate
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Sweep deposits
$
37,794

 
$
37,734

 
0.14
%
 
0.01
%
Savings deposits
2,859

 
2,912

 
0.14
%
 
0.01
%
Other deposits(1)
2,011

 
2,096

 
0.02
%
 
0.03
%
Total deposits
$
42,664

 
$
42,742

 
0.14
%
 
0.01
%
(1)
Includes checking deposits, money market deposits and certificates of deposit. As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company had $195 million and $207 million in non-interest bearing deposits, respectively.
NOTE 10—OTHER BORROWINGS
The following table presents the significant components of other borrowings (dollars in millions):
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
FHLB advances
$
850

 
$
500

Trust preferred securities(1)
409

 
410

Total other borrowings
$
1,259

 
$
910

(1) Trust preferred securities begin maturing in 2031.
We substantially completed the redemption of TRUPs in July and expect to redeem all of the remaining TRUPs during the third quarter of 2018. See Note 11—Corporate Debt, Note 15—Commitments, Contingencies and Other Regulatory Matters and Note 16—Subsequent Event.
External Lines of Credit maintained at E*TRADE Securities
E*TRADE Securities' external liquidity lines total approximately $1.3 billion as of June 30, 2018 and include the following:
A 364-day, $600 million senior unsecured committed revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks, with a maturity date in June 2019 which replaced a $450 million 364-day, senior unsecured committed revolving credit facility
Secured committed lines of credit with two unaffiliated banks, aggregating to $175 million, with maturity dates in June 2019
Unsecured uncommitted lines of credit with three unaffiliated banks aggregating to $125 million, of which $50 million has a maturity date of June 2019 and the remaining line has no maturity date
Secured uncommitted lines of credit with several unaffiliated banks aggregating to $375 million with no maturity date
The revolving credit facility contains maintenance covenants related to E*TRADE Securities' minimum consolidated tangible net worth and regulatory net capital ratio. There were no outstanding balances for these lines at June 30, 2018.


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NOTE 11—CORPORATE DEBT
The following table presents the significant components of corporate debt (dollars in millions):
 
Face Value
 
Discount
 
Net
June 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing notes:
 
 
 
 
 
2.95% Notes, due 2022
$
600

 
$
(4
)
 
$
596

3.80% Notes, due 2027
400

 
(4
)
 
396

 4.50% Notes, due 2028
420

 
(4
)
 
416

Total corporate debt
$
1,420

 
$
(12
)
 
$
1,408

December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing notes:
 
 
 
 
 
2.95% Notes, due 2022
$
600

 
$
(5
)
 
$
595

3.80% Notes, due 2027
400

 
(4
)
 
396

Total corporate debt
$
1,000

 
$
(9
)
 
$
991

Issuance of Corporate Debt
During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Company issued $420 million in aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2028. The Senior Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 4.50% and will mature on June 20, 2028. The Senior Notes are our general unsecured senior obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all of our existing and future unsubordinated indebtedness. The Senior Notes effectively rank junior to our secured indebtedness, if any, to the extent of the collateral securing such indebtedness, and are structurally subordinated to all liabilities of our subsidiaries. The Senior Notes are not be guaranteed by the subsidiaries.
The Company used the proceeds from the issuance of the Senior Notes for the redemption of substantially all of the TRUPs issued by ETB Holdings. For additional information about trust preferred securities, see Note 15—Commitments, Contingencies and Other Regulatory Matters and Note 16—Subsequent Event.
Credit Facility
In 2017, the Company entered into an unsecured committed revolving credit facility with certain lenders, which replaced the previous secured committed revolving credit facility entered into in 2014 and increased the Company's total borrowing capacity under the facility to $300 million. The Company has the ability to borrow against the credit facility for working capital and general corporate purposes. The credit facility has terms which include financial maintenance covenants, with which the Company was in compliance at June 30, 2018. The unsecured committed revolving credit facility will mature on June 23, 2020. At June 30, 2018, there was no outstanding balance under this revolving credit facility.


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NOTE 12—SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred Stock
The following table presents the preferred stock outstanding (in millions except total shares outstanding and per share data):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Carrying Value at
Description
 
Issuance Date
 
Per Annum Dividend Rate
 
Total Shares Outstanding
 
Liquidation Preference per Share
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Series A
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative
 
8/25/2016
 
5.875% to, but excluding, 9/15/2026; 3-mo LIBOR + 4.435% thereafter
 
400,000

 
$
1,000

 
$
394

 
$
394

Series B
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative
 
12/6/2017
 
5.30% to, but excluding, 3/15/2023; 3-mo LIBOR + 3.16% thereafter
 
3,000

 
$
100,000

 
295

 
295

Total
 
 
 
 
 
403,000

 
 
 
$
689

 
$
689

The following table presents the cash dividend paid on preferred stock (in millions except per share data):
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
Declaration Date
 
Record Date
 
Payment Date
 
Dividend per Share
 
Dividend Paid
 
Declaration Date
 
Record Date
 
Payment Date
 
Dividend per Share
 
Dividend Paid
Series A (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2/8/2018
 
2/28/2018
 
3/15/2018
 
$
29.38

 
$
12

 
2/2/2017
 
2/28/2017
 
3/15/2017
 
$
32.64

 
$
13

(1)
Dividends are non-cumulative and payable semi-annually.
On July 26, 2018, the Company's Board of Directors declared a dividend of $4,107.50 per share (equivalent of $41.08 per depositary share, each representing 1/100th ownership interest in a share), or $12 million in the aggregate, to holders of record of the Series B preferred stock and a dividend of $29.38 per share, or $12 million in the aggregate, to holders of record of the Series A preferred stock as of August 31, 2018. The dividends will be paid on September 17, 2018.
Share Repurchases
On July 20, 2017, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $1 billion of shares of its common stock. During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Company repurchased 3.0 million shares of common stock at an average price of $62.51, excluding commissions, for a total of $188 million. As of June 30, 2018, the Company had repurchased a total of $690 million, or 14.2 million shares, of common stock under this program. As of June 30, 2018, $310 million remained available for additional repurchases. As of August 2, 2018, the Company has subsequently repurchased an additional 2.3 million shares of common stock at an average price of $60.80. The Company accounts for share repurchases retired after repurchase by allocating the excess repurchase price over par to additional paid-in-capital.


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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The following tables present after-tax changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss (dollars in millions):
 
Total (1)
Balance, December 31, 2017
$
(26
)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
(128
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
(7
)
Transfer of held-to-maturity securities to available-for-sale securities(2)
6

Net change
(129
)
Cumulative effect of hedge accounting adoption
(7
)
Reclassification of tax effects due to federal tax reform
(14
)
Balance, March 31, 2018
$
(176
)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
(51
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
(8
)
Net change
(59
)
Balance, June 30, 2018(3)
$
(235
)
(1)
During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the accumulated other comprehensive loss activity related to available-for-sale securities.
(2)
Securities with a carrying value of $4.7 billion and related unrealized pre-tax gain of $7 million, or $6 million net of tax, were transferred from held-to-maturity securities to available-for-sale securities during the three months ended March 31, 2018, as part of a one-time transition election for early adopting the new derivatives and hedge accounting guidance. See Note 1—Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional information.
(3)
Includes unamortized unrealized pre-tax losses of $24 million at June 30, 2018 of which $17 million is related to the transfer of available-for-sale securities to held-to-maturity securities during the three months ended March 31, 2018.
 
Available-for-Sale
Securities
 
Foreign 
Currency
Translation
 
Total
Balance, December 31, 2016
$
(139
)
 
$
2

 
$
(137
)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
46

 

 
46

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
(5
)
 
(2
)
 
(7
)
Net change
41

 
(2
)
 
39

Balance, March 31, 2017
$
(98
)
 
$

 
$
(98
)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
42

 

 
42

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
(6
)
 

 
(6
)
Net change
36

 

 
36

Balance, June 30, 2017
$
(62
)
 
$

 
$
(62
)


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The following table presents other comprehensive income (loss) activity and the related tax effect (dollars in millions):
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
Before Tax
 
Tax Effect
 
After Tax
 
Before Tax
 
Tax Effect
 
After Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains (losses), net
$
(69
)
 
$
18

 
$
(51
)
 
$
68

 
$
(26
)
 
$
42

Reclassification into earnings, net
(11
)
 
3

 
(8
)
 
(10
)
 
4

 
(6
)
Net change from available-for-sale securities
(80
)
 
21

 
(59
)
 
58

 
(22
)
 
36

Other comprehensive income (loss)
$
(80
)
 
$
21

 
$
(59
)
 
$
58

 
$
(22
)
 
$
36

 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
Before Tax
 
Tax Effect
 
After Tax
 
Before Tax
 
Tax Effect
 
After Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains (losses), net
$
(241
)
 
$
62

 
$
(179
)
 
$
144

 
$
(56
)
 
$
88

Reclassification into earnings, net
(21
)
 
6

 
(15
)
 
(18
)
 
7

 
(11
)
Transfer of held-to-maturity securities to available-for-sale securities
7

 
(1
)
 
6

 

 

 

Net change from available-for-sale securities
(255
)

67


(188
)
 
126

 
(49
)
 
77

Reclassification of foreign currency translation gains

 

 

 
(2
)
 

 
(2
)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
$
(255
)
 
$
67

 
$
(188
)
 
$
124

 
$
(49
)
 
$
75



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The following table presents the consolidated statement of income line items impacted by reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss (dollars in millions):
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components
 
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 
Affected Line Items in the Consolidated Statement of Income
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
Available-for-sale securities:
 
$
11

 
$
10

 
$
22

 
$
18

 
Gains on securities and other, net
 
 

 

 
(1
)
 

 
Interest income
 
 
11

 
10

 
21

 
18

 
Reclassification into earnings, before tax
 
 
(3
)
 
(4
)
 
(6
)
 
(7
)
 
Income tax expense
 
 
$
8

 
$
6

 
$
15

 
$
11

 
Reclassification into earnings, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation:
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
2

 
Other non-interest expenses
 
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
2

 
Reclassification into earnings, net
NOTE 13—EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table presents a reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per common share (in millions, except share data and per share amounts): 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
250

 
$
193

 
$
497

 
$
338

Preferred stock dividends

 

 
12

 
13

Net income available to common shareholders
$
250

 
$
193

 
$
485

 
$
325

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Share data (in thousands):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding
263,809

 
275,410

 
265,220

 
275,167

Effect of weighted-average dilutive securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restricted stock and options
1,104

 
843

 
1,114

 
1,048

Convertible debentures
16

 
19

 
17

 
155

Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding(1)
264,929

 
276,272

 
266,351

 
276,370

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per common share
$
0.95

 
$
0.70

 
$
1.83

 
$
1.18

Diluted earnings per common share(1)
$
0.95

 
$
0.70

 
$
1.82

 
$
1.17

(1)
The amount of certain restricted stock and options excluded from the calculations of diluted earnings per share due to the anti-dilutive effect was not material for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.


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NOTE 14—REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
Broker-Dealer and FCM Capital Requirements
The Company's US broker-dealer, E*TRADE Securities, is subject to the Uniform Net Capital Rule under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 administered by the SEC and FINRA, which requires the maintenance of minimum net capital. The minimum net capital requirements can be met under either the Aggregate Indebtedness method or the Alternative method. Under the Aggregate Indebtedness method, a broker-dealer is required to maintain net capital equal to or in excess of the greater of 6 2/3% of its aggregate indebtedness, as defined, or a minimum dollar amount. E*TRADE Securities has elected the Alternative method, under which it is required to maintain net capital equal to the greater of $250,000 or 2% of aggregate debit balances arising from customer transactions. The Company’s international broker-dealer subsidiary is subject to capital requirements determined by its respective regulator.
The Company's FCM, E*TRADE Futures, is subject to CFTC net capital requirements, including the maintenance of adjusted net capital equal to or in excess of the greater of (1) $1,000,000, (2) the FCM's risk-based capital requirement, computed as 8% of the total risk margin requirements for all positions carried in customer and non-customer accounts, or (3) the amount of adjusted net capital required by the NFA.
At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, all of the Company’s broker-dealer and FCM subsidiaries met applicable minimum net capital requirements. The following table presents a summary of the minimum net capital requirements and excess capital for the Company’s broker-dealer and FCM subsidiaries (dollars in millions):
 
Required Net
Capital
 
Net Capital
 
Excess Net
Capital
June 30, 2018:
 
 
 
 
 
E*TRADE Securities(1)
$
244

 
$
1,374

 
$
1,130

E*TRADE Futures
2

 
27

 
25

International broker-dealer

 
19

 
19

Total
$
246

 
$
1,420

 
$
1,174

December 31, 2017:
 
 
 
 
 
E*TRADE Securities
$
211

 
$
1,213

 
$
1,002

E*TRADE Futures
4

 
19

 
15

International broker-dealer

 
19

 
19

Total
$
215

 
$
1,251

 
$
1,036

 
(1)
E*TRADE Securities paid dividends of $225 million to the parent company during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and $135 million in August 2018.
Bank Capital Requirements
E*TRADE Financial and its bank subsidiaries, E*TRADE Bank and E*TRADE Savings Bank, are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can trigger certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the financial condition and results of operations of these entities. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, these entities must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of


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assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. In addition, the Company's bank subsidiaries may not pay dividends to the parent company without the non-objection, or in certain cases the approval, of their regulators, and any loans by the bank subsidiaries to the parent company and its other non-bank subsidiaries are subject to various quantitative, arm’s length, collateralization and other requirements. The capital amounts and classifications of these entities are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require these entities to meet minimum Tier 1 leverage, common equity Tier 1 capital, Tier 1 risk-based capital and total risk-based capital ratios. Events beyond management's control, such as deterioration in credit markets, could adversely affect future earnings and their ability to meet future capital requirements. E*TRADE Financial, E*TRADE Bank and E*TRADE Savings Bank were categorized as "well capitalized" under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action for the periods presented in the following table (dollars in millions):
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
Actual
 
Well Capitalized Minimum Capital
 
Excess Capital
 
Actual
 
Well Capitalized Minimum Capital
 
Excess Capital
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
E*TRADE Financial(1)
Tier 1 leverage
$
4,397

 
7.1
%
 
$
3,077

 
5.0
%
 
$
1,320

 
$
4,386

 
7.4
%
 
$
2,976

 
5.0
%
 
$
1,410

Common equity Tier 1 capital
$
3,708

 
34.3
%
 
$
702

 
6.5
%
 
$
3,006

 
$
3,773

 
33.9
%
 
$
722

 
6.5
%
 
$
3,051

Tier 1 risk-based capital
$
4,397

 
40.7
%
 
$
864

 
8.0
%
 
$
3,533

 
$
4,386

 
39.5
%
 
$
889

 
8.0
%
 
$
3,497

Total risk-based capital
$
4,864

 
45.0
%
 
$
1,080

 
10.0
%
 
$
3,784

 
$
4,874

 
43.8
%
 
$
1,111

 
10.0
%
 
$
3,763

E*TRADE Bank(1)(2)
Tier 1 leverage
$
3,499

 
7.2
%
 
$
2,444

 
5.0
%
 
$
1,055

 
$
3,620

 
7.6
%
 
$
2,394

 
5.0
%
 
$
1,226

Common equity Tier 1 capital
$
3,499

 
34.9
%
 
$
651

 
6.5
%
 
$
2,848

 
$
3,620

 
35.7
%
 
$
660

 
6.5
%
 
$
2,960

Tier 1 risk-based capital
$
3,499

 
34.9
%
 
$
802

 
8.0
%
 
$
2,697

 
$
3,620

 
35.7
%
 
$
812

 
8.0
%
 
$
2,808

Total risk-based capital
$
3,553

 
35.5
%
 
$
1,002

 
10.0
%
 
$
2,551

 
$
3,694

 
36.4
%
 
$
1,015

 
10.0
%
 
$
2,679

E*TRADE Savings Bank(1)
Tier 1 leverage
$
1,445

 
26.2
%
 
$
275

 
5.0
%
 
$
1,170

 
$
904

 
26.6
%
 
$
170

 
5.0
%
 
$
734

Common equity Tier 1 capital
$
1,445

 
162.2
%
 
$
58

 
6.5
%
 
$
1,387

 
$
904

 
111.1
%
 
$
53

 
6.5
%
 
$
851

Tier 1 risk-based capital
$
1,445

 
162.2
%
 
$
71

 
8.0
%
 
$
1,374

 
$
904

 
111.1
%
 
$
65

 
8.0
%
 
$
839

Total risk-based capital
$
1,445

 
162.2
%
 
$
89

 
10.0
%
 
$
1,356

 
$
905

 
111.2
%
 
$
81

 
10.0
%
 
$
824

(1)
Basel III includes a capital conservation buffer that limits a banking organization’s ability to make capital distributions and discretionary bonus payments to executive officers if a banking organization fails to maintain a Common Equity Tier 1 capital conservation buffer of more than 2.5%, on a fully phased-in basis, of total risk-weighted assets above each of the following minimum risk-based capital ratio requirements: Common Equity Tier 1 capital (4.5%), Tier 1 risk-based capital (6.0%), and Total risk-based capital (8.0%). This requirement was effective beginning on January 1, 2016, and will be fully phased-in by 2019. See Part I. Item 1. Business—Regulation in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 for additional information.
(2)
E*TRADE Bank paid net dividends of $176 million to the parent company during the six months ended June 30, 2018.


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NOTE 15—COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER REGULATORY MATTERS
The Company reviews its lawsuits, regulatory inquiries and other legal proceedings on an ongoing basis and provides disclosure and records loss contingencies in accordance with the loss contingencies accounting guidance. The Company establishes an accrual for losses at management's best estimate when it assesses that it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company monitors these matters for developments that would affect the likelihood of a loss and the accrued amount, if any, and adjusts the amount as appropriate.
Litigation Matters
On October 27, 2000, Ajaxo, Inc. (Ajaxo) filed a complaint in the Superior Court for the State of California, County of Santa Clara. Ajaxo sought damages and certain non-monetary relief for the Company’s alleged breach of a non-disclosure agreement with Ajaxo pertaining to certain wireless technology that Ajaxo offered the Company as well as damages and other relief against the Company for their alleged misappropriation of Ajaxo’s trade secrets. Following a jury trial, a judgment was entered in 2003 in favor of Ajaxo against the Company for $1 million for breach of the Ajaxo non-disclosure agreement. The trial court subsequently denied Ajaxo’s requests for additional damages and relief following which Ajaxo appealed. Although the Company paid Ajaxo the full amount due on the above-described judgment, the case was remanded back to the trial court by the California Court of Appeal, and on May 30, 2008, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the Company denying all claims raised and demands for damages against the Company. After various appeals the case was again remanded back to the trial court. Following the third trial in this matter, in a Judgment and Statement of Decision filed September 16, 2015, the Court denied all claims for royalties by Ajaxo. Ajaxo’s post-trial motions were denied. Ajaxo has appealed to the Court of Appeals, Sixth District. The Company will continue to defend itself vigorously in this matter.
On May 16, 2011, Droplets Inc., the holder of two patents pertaining to user interface servers, filed a complaint in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas against E*TRADE Financial Corporation, E*TRADE Securities, E*TRADE Bank and multiple other unaffiliated financial services firms. The plaintiff contends that the defendants engaged in patent infringement under federal law and seeks unspecified damages and an injunction against future infringements, plus royalties, costs, interest and attorneys’ fees. On March 28, 2012, a change of venue was granted and the case was transferred to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The Company's motion for summary judgment on the grounds of non-infringement was granted by the US District Court in a Decision and Order dated March 9, 2015. All remaining claims are stayed pending resolution of issues on Droplet's remaining patents under review by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). After a hearing, the PTAB deemed Droplets’ putative '115 patent to be “unpatentable” on June 23, 2016. In a separate proceeding, the PTAB has also separately deemed Droplets’ putative '838 patent to be “unpatentable.” Droplets appealed to the Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. The decision of the PTAB was affirmed on April 19, 2018. The Company will continue to defend itself vigorously in this matter.



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On March 26, 2015, a putative class action was filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California by Ty Rayner, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, naming E*TRADE Financial Corporation and E*TRADE Securities as defendants. The complaint alleges that E*TRADE breached a fiduciary duty and unjustly enriched itself in connection with the routing of its customers’ orders to various market-makers and exchanges. The plaintiff seeks unspecified damages, declaratory relief, restitution, disgorgement of payments received by the Company, and attorneys’ fees. On April 2, 2017, the District Court dismissed the complaint in Rayner. The plaintiffs in Rayner appealed and the oral argument was heard by the Second Court of Appeals on December 7, 2017. On July 31, 2018, the Second Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of the complaint. The Company will continue to defend itself vigorously in these matters.
On July 23, 2016, a putative class action was filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York by Craig L. Schwab, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated, naming E*TRADE Financial Corporation, E*TRADE Securities, and former Company executives as defendants. The complaint alleges that E*TRADE violated federal securities laws in connection with the routing of its customers’ orders to various market-makers and exchanges. The plaintiff seeks unspecified damages, declaratory relief, restitution, disgorgement of payments received by the Company, and attorneys’ fees. By stipulation both matters are now venued in the Southern District of New York. On July 10, 2017 the Court dismissed the Schwab claims without prejudice. The plaintiff in Schwab filed a third amended complaint on August 9, 2017, which E*TRADE moved to dismiss. On January 22, 2018, the Court dismissed all claims with prejudice. Plaintiffs have appealed. The Company will continue to defend itself vigorously in these matters.
In addition to the matters described above, the Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the normal course of business. In each pending matter, the Company contests liability or the amount of claimed damages. In view of the inherent difficulty of predicting the outcome of such matters, particularly in cases where claimants seek substantial or indeterminate damages, or where investigation or discovery have yet to be completed, the Company is unable to estimate a range of reasonably possible losses on its remaining outstanding legal proceedings; however, the Company believes any losses, both individually or in the aggregate, would not be reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of the Company.
An unfavorable outcome in any matter could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. In addition, even if the ultimate outcomes are resolved in the Company’s favor, the defense of such litigation could entail considerable cost or the diversion of the efforts of management, either of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Regulatory Matters
The securities, futures, foreign currency and banking industries are subject to extensive regulation under federal, state and applicable international laws. From time to time, the Company has been threatened with or named as a defendant in lawsuits, arbitrations and administrative claims involving securities, banking and other matters. The Company is also subject to periodic regulatory examinations and inspections. Compliance and trading problems that are reported to regulators, such as the SEC, FINRA, NASDAQ, CFTC, NFA, FDIC, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, OCC, or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau by dissatisfied customers or others are investigated by such regulators, and may, if pursued, result in formal claims being filed against the Company by customers or disciplinary action being taken against the Company or its employees by regulators. Any such claims or disciplinary actions that are decided against the Company could have a material impact on the financial results of the Company or any of its subsidiaries.


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Insurance
The Company maintains insurance coverage that management believes is reasonable and prudent. The principal insurance coverage it maintains covers commercial general liability; property damage; hardware/software damage; cyber liability; directors and officers; employment practices liability; certain criminal acts against the Company; and errors and omissions. The Company believes that such insurance coverage is adequate for the purpose of its business. The Company’s ability to maintain this level of insurance coverage in the future, however, is subject to the availability of affordable insurance in the marketplace.
Commitments
In the normal course of business, the Company makes various commitments to extend credit and incur contingent liabilities that are not reflected in the consolidated balance sheet. Significant changes in the economy or interest rates may influence the impact that these commitments and contingencies have on the Company in the future.
The Company’s equity method, cost method and other investments are generally limited liability investments in partnerships, companies and other similar entities, including tax credit partnerships and community development entities, which are not required to be consolidated. The Company had $87 million in unfunded commitments with respect to these investments at June 30, 2018.
At June 30, 2018, the Company had $17 million of certificates of deposit scheduled to mature in less than one year.
Guarantees
In prior periods when the Company sold loans, the Company provided guarantees to investors purchasing mortgage loans, which are considered standard representations and warranties within the mortgage industry. The primary guarantees are that: the mortgage and the mortgage note have been duly executed and each is the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable in accordance with its terms; the mortgage has been duly acknowledged and recorded and is valid; and the mortgage and the mortgage note are not subject to any right of rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense, including, without limitation, the defense of usury, and no such right of rescission, set-off, counterclaim or defense has been asserted with respect thereto. The Company is responsible for the guarantees on loans sold. If these claims prove to be untrue, the investor can require the Company to repurchase the loan and return all loan purchase and servicing release premiums. Management does not believe the potential liability exposure will have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, cash flows or financial condition due to the nature of the standard representations and warranties, which have resulted in a minimal amount of loan repurchases.
Prior to 2008, ETB Holdings raised capital through the formation of trusts, which sold TRUPs in the capital markets. The capital securities must be redeemed in whole at the due date, which is generally 30 years after issuance. Each trust issued TRUPs at par, with a liquidation amount of $1,000 per capital security. The trusts used the proceeds from the sale of issuances to purchase subordinated debentures issued by ETB Holdings.


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During the 30-year period prior to the redemption of the TRUPs, ETB Holdings guarantees the accrued and unpaid distributions on these securities, as well as the redemption price of the securities and certain costs that may be incurred in liquidating, terminating or dissolving the trusts (all of which would otherwise be payable by the trusts). At June 30, 2018, management estimated that the maximum potential liability under this arrangement, including the current carrying value of the trusts, was equal to $416 million or the total face value of these securities plus accrued interest payable, which may be unpaid at the termination of the trust arrangement. For additional information on TRUPs, see Note 16—Subsequent Event.
NOTE 16—SUBSEQUENT EVENT
Redemption of Trust Preferred Securities
On July 16, 2018, the Company redeemed $398 million of its outstanding TRUPs. In connection with the redemption, we recognized a loss on early extinguishment of debt of approximately $4 million, consisting of the difference between the carrying value of the TRUPs redeemed and total cash amount paid (including related fees and expenses), together with the unamortized debt issuance costs. Net proceeds from the issuance of $420 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.50% Senior Notes due 2028 were used to redeem the TRUPs. The Company expects to redeem the remaining TRUPs in the third quarter of 2018. For additional information about the debt issuance, see Note 11—Corporate Debt.



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ITEM 4.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a)
Based on an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b)
There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2018, identified in connection with management's evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II
 
ITEM 1.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Information in response to this item can be found under the heading Litigation Matters in Note 15—Commitments, Contingencies and Other Regulatory Matters to Part I. Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) in this Quarterly Report and is incorporated by reference into this item.
ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes in the Company's risk factors from those disclosed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
ITEM 2.    UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The table below shows the timing and impact of our share repurchase program, if applicable, and the shares withheld from employees to satisfy tax withholding obligations during the three months ended June 30, 2018 (dollars in millions, except share data and per share amounts):
Period
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased(1)
 
Average Price Paid per Share(2)
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of the Publicly Announced Program(3)
 
Maximum Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program(3)
April 1, 2018 - April 30, 2018
 
662,308

 
$
59.69

 
660,000

 
$
459

May 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018
 
1,322,182

 
$
62.80

 
1,321,100

 
$
376

June 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018
 
1,035,652

 
$
64.03

 
1,030,300

 
$
310

Total
 
3,020,142

 
$
62.54

 
3,011,400

 
 
(1)
Includes 8,742 shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations associated with restricted shares.
(2)
Excludes commission paid, if any.
(3)
On July 20, 2017, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $1 billion of shares of its common stock. The timing and exact amount of any common stock repurchases will depend on various factors, including market conditions and the Company's capital position.


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ITEM 3.     DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4.     MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5.    OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6.    EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number
 
Description
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 20, 2018, between E*TRADE Financial Corporation and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 20, 2018).
 
Form of 4.500% Senior Notes due 2028 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 20, 2018).
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
*101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
 
*101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
 
 
*101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
 
 
*101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
 
*101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
 
*101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
 
 
 
 
 
*
Filed herewith.



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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: August 6, 2018

 
 
 
E*TRADE Financial Corporation
(Registrant)
 
 
 
By
 
/S/   KARL A. ROESSNER
 
 
Karl A. Roessner
 
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
By
 
/S/   MICHAEL A. PIZZI    
 
 
Michael A. Pizzi
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
 
By
 
/S/   BRENT B. SIMONICH
 
 
Brent B. Simonich
 
 
Corporate Controller
 
 
(Principal Accounting Officer)



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