Trade Options Online with Ease Options trading doesn’t need to be complicated.
Options trading offers more possibilities and more opportunities to take advantage of unique market conditions than just trading stocks. With options, you can determine your risk going into a trade, and control a larger position size with fewer dollars.
Add flexibility to your trading Control more stock with less money Generate income or hedge your portfolio.
The Ultimate Guide to Trading Options.
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Why traders choose options Exactly how options trading works Options trading strategies And much more.
Why trade options at TradeStation?
TradeStation has been empowering options traders for more than 25 years, find out what we can do for your options trading with our powerful trading platforms and tools, dedicated customer support, educational resources, and straightforward pricing plans for both beginner and advanced options traders.
Educational resources.
Powerful options trading platform.
Competitive pricing.
Web and mobile trading.
Trade desk support.
Safety of funds.
A powerful options trading experience at your fingertips.
TradeStation is at the forefront of computer-based options analysis and trading with a practical and intuitive options trading platform for beginner traders, along with sophisticated features for the experienced trader.
OptionStation Pro: Our third-generation advanced desktop platform provides tools to quickly build options chains, graph and analyze any options strategy scenario, and then quickly place trades directly into the market. A premier tool to inspire trade ideas.
Powerful what-if position graphs: Theoretical positions can be created, and 2D graphed for analysis, allowing maximum gains and loss, breakeven points, standard deviation curve, and additional risk measures.
Stress-free order entry and position trading: Place simple trades or complex spreads with just a few clicks, then monitor your orders and positions all from one window.
Trade options for as low as $0.60 per contract*
Enjoy zero commissions plus one of the lowest per contract options fees in the market.
TS SELECT** Ameritrade Fidelity Charles Schwab ETrade IBKR Lite $0.60 $0.65 $0.65 $0.65 $0.65 $0.75.
* Competitor firm pricing information obtained from their respective websites as of 11/18/2019. Competitor pricing and offers subject to change without notice. Certain fees may be waived by competitors based upon asset level, product type or trading activity.
**Additional Information on Pricing.
TS SELECT: Our simplified zero commissions pricing for stocks, options and futures refers to our TS SELECT plan. This pricing is only available to U.S. residents. “Commission-free” for equities trades applies only to the first 10,000 shares per trade — for each order of more than 10,000 shares, a $0.005 per share charge will be assessed on the number of shares in excess of 10,000. Direct-routed equity orders will be charged an additional $0.005 per share. There will be a $1.00 per contract fee for index options. Direct routing of options orders incurs an additional $1.00 per contract fee. Basic market data is available at no charge only to non-professional subscribers. Other market data fees may apply if you add markets. For additional information, please review our Market Data pricing page. TradeStation Desktop Platform: You must use the TradeStation Desktop platform to receive RadarScreen, OptionStation Pro, Portfolio Maestro, TradeStation Scanner, Easy Language, Strategy Back-testing, the full Matrix, and the ability to use TradingApp Store products. Certain Options Strategies: There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, and collars, as compared with a single option trade. Other Fees and Charges: Service fees, market data fees, premium service fees and other fees and charges may apply. Please visit service fees section.
Trade options on the go.
Our mobile trading and web apps make it easy for you to trade options online or on the go. Trade simple and complex options strategies with features like:
Easy one-click order entry Market outlook selector Max reward, max risk and breakeven indicators.
Download the app today or get started with web trading to level up your options game.
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