E-commerce = buying/selling goods/services online (B2C, B2B) via stores, apps, social media.
E-trade = broader electronic commerce including financial transactions (online banking, stock trading) and information sharing (news, research).
E-commerce is a subset of e-trade.
| Feature | E-commerce | E-trade |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Online buying/selling | Buying/selling + financial transactions + info sharing |
| Channels | Stores, apps, social | Above + banking/trading platforms, news/research sites |
| Examples | Amazon, eBay, Alibaba | PayPal, Venmo, Google Finance, Bloomberg, Reuters |