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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
E*TRADE Group, Inc. on Form S-3 of our report dated October 13, 1999 (March 15,
2000 as to the second paragraph of note 1), appearing in the Annual Report on
Form 10-K/A of E*TRADE Group, Inc. for the year ended September 30, 1999, and to
the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part
of this Registration Statement.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
San Jose, California
August 24, 2000
