{"id":45570,"date":"2020-02-19T10:21:36","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T15:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tradestation.io\/?page_id=45570"},"modified":"2021-05-12T16:21:09","modified_gmt":"2021-05-12T20:21:09","slug":"options","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tradestation.com\/trading-products\/options\/","title":{"rendered":"Options"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_id=&#8221;header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.9&#8243; background_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/uploads.tradestation.com\/uploads\/header-options-v2-scaled.jpg&#8221; min_height=&#8221;250px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||30px||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.3&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto||auto|false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.9&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Trade Options Online with Ease<br \/><span>Options trading doesn\u2019t need to be complicated<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/getstarted2.tradestation.com\/intro&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Open Account&#8221; module_class=&#8221;et_pb_bg_layout_line&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.3&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.3&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f4f4f4&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1px||0px||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.3&#8243; min_height=&#8221;30px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-3px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;8px||6px||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.3&#8243;][et_pb_dmb_breadcrumbs font_icon=&#8221;%%20%%&#8221; use_home_icon=&#8221;off&#8221; use_home_text=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.3&#8243; link_option_url=&#8221;Standard&#8221;][\/et_pb_dmb_breadcrumbs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.3&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||60px||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.3&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;77px||0px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.3&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.3&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-77px|||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>TradeStation Securities, Inc.<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; module_class=&#8221;text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.9&#8243; min_height=&#8221;57px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||30px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.3&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.9&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||15px||false|false&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Trade options online or on the go<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Options trading offers more possibilities and more opportunities to take advantage of unique market conditions than just <a href=\"\/trading-products\/stocks\/\">trading stocks<\/a>. With options, you can determine your risk going into a trade, and control a larger position size with fewer dollars.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">\n<li>Add flexibility to your trading<\/li>\n<li>Control more stock with less money<\/li>\n<li>Generate income or hedge your portfolio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.3&#8243;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.9&#8243;]<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"embed-responsive-item\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/380364470\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.9&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.9&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.9&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.9&#8243; 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A premier tool to inspire trade ideas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Option Chains&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_3\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.tradestation.com\/uploads\/options-option-chain.png\" alt=\"Options Trading Platform\" width=\"974\" height=\"212\" \/><strong>Dynamic strategy-based option chains:<\/strong> Customize the option chain view to display single options or complex options spreads by simply clicking on a bid or ask price.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Position Graphs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_3\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_pb_column_4 \"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.tradestation.com\/uploads\/options-position-graphs.png\" alt=\"Options Trading Platform\" width=\"747\" height=\"380\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_4  \">\n<p><strong>Powerful what-if position graphs:<\/strong> Theoretical positions can be created, and 2D graphed for analysis, allowing maximum gains and loss, breakeven points, standard deviation curve, and additional risk measures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Order Entry&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_3\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.tradestation.com\/uploads\/options-order-entry.png\" alt=\"Options Trading Platform\" width=\"220\" height=\"444\" style=\"float: right;\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_4\">\n<p><strong>Stress-free order entry and position trading:<\/strong> Place simple trades or complex spreads with just a few clicks, then monitor your orders and positions all from one window.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.3&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||4px|||&#8221;][et_pb_row module_id=&#8221;competitive-pricing&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.9&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto||auto|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.3&#8243;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Trade options for as low as $0.50 per contract*<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Enjoy zero commissions plus one of the lowest per contract options fees in the market with either our <strong>TS GO<\/strong>, or <strong>TS SELECT<\/strong> pricing plans.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.9&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;15px||10px||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.3&#8243;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.9&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||11px|||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #83b4cf !important; color: #ffffff !important; border-right: 2px solid #ffffff;\"><strong>TS GO**<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #83b4cf !important; color: #ffffff !important;\"><strong>TS SELECT**<\/strong><\/th>\n<th>Ameritrade<\/th>\n<th>Fidelity<\/th>\n<th>Charles Schwab<\/th>\n<th>ETrade<\/th>\n<th>IBKR Lite<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #e0ebf1 !important; border-right: 2px solid #ffffff;\"><strong>$0.50<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #e0ebf1 !important;\"><strong>$0.60<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$0.65<\/td>\n<td>$0.65<\/td>\n<td>$0.65<\/td>\n<td>$0.65<\/td>\n<td>$0.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;legal-footer&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.9&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-20px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1px|||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>Updated 11\/18\/2019<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.9&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.3&#8243;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;legal-footer&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.9&#8243; inline_fonts=&#8221;Hind&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Hind; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1 !important;\"><em><strong>* 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.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>**Additional Information on Pricing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>TS Select and TS GO: Available only to U.S. residents. \u201cCommission-free\u201d for equities trades applies only to the first 10,000 shares per trade \u2014 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.<\/li>\n<li>TS GO: TS GO rates apply only to mobile app and web trading. If you are on this plan and place trades using the TradeStation Desktop platform, an additional $10.00 fee will apply to each equities and options trade you make. For futures trades, a $1.40 surcharge per contract will apply. You can avoid these higher desktop fees by using the TS Select price plan.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>Other Fees and Charges: Service fees, market data fees, premium service fees and other fees and charges may apply. 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Get daily briefings on market activities, trading opportunities, and education, including earnings recaps and insights from industry veterans.<\/p>\n<p><style>\n    .et_pb_text_inner h4.feedzy-title{\n        font-size: 15px !important;\n        line-height: 1.2;\n    }\n    .feedzy-img-module{\n        margin-bottom: 10px !important;\n    }\n    @media (min-width:1025px) {\n        .feedzy-img-container{\n            min-height: 140px;\n            max-height: 140px;\n        }\n    }\n<\/style>\n    <div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_pb_column_20  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n        <div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_1 feedzy-img-module\">\n            <span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap feedzy-img-container\" style=\"width: 100%;\">\n                                <img class=\"feedzy-img\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.tradestation.com\/uploads\/sites\/2\/man_mobile_phone_excited_AdobeStock_330847012-e1622066124908-300x169.jpeg\" style=\"width: 100%;\" alt=\"Heavily shorted stocks like AMC exploded higher in January. Now they may be moving again, with options traders jumping on board. The theater chain rallied 19 percent yesterday, following a 20 percent gain on Tuesday. AMC is up 62 percent since last Friday, its biggest weekly gain since \u201cmeme\u201d stocks like GameStop (GME) exploded higher \nThe post Options Activity Is Rising in \u2018Meme\u2019 Stocks Like AMC and GameStop appeared first on Market Insights.\" title=\"Heavily shorted stocks like AMC exploded higher in January. Now they may be moving again, with options traders jumping on board. The theater chain rallied 19 percent yesterday, following a 20 percent gain on Tuesday. AMC is up 62 percent since last Friday, its biggest weekly gain since \u201cmeme\u201d stocks like GameStop (GME) exploded higher \nThe post Options Activity Is Rising in \u2018Meme\u2019 Stocks Like AMC and GameStop appeared first on Market Insights.\">\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_18 text  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n            <div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n                <h4 class=\"feedzy-title\">Options Activity Is Rising in \u2018Meme\u2019 Stocks Like AMC and GameStop<\/h4>\n                <p>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradestation.com\/insights\/2021\/05\/27\/meme-stocks-options-activity-amc\/\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read More&nbsp;<i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_pb_column_20  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n        <div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_1 feedzy-img-module\">\n            <span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap feedzy-img-container\" style=\"width: 100%;\">\n                                <img class=\"feedzy-img\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.tradestation.com\/uploads\/sites\/2\/longhorn_bull_AdobeStock_184762633aA-e1610026562592-300x169.jpeg\" style=\"width: 100%;\" alt=\"Square (SQ) has gone nowhere for months, but options traders seem to be keeping the faith. Unusual call volume was detected yesterday in the fintech company run by Jack Dorsey, with two distinct transactions occurring. First, investors amassed more than 15,000 28-May 210 calls for $2.15 to $5.09. Overall turnover was about 8 times open \nThe post Options Activity Alert: Bullish Activity Detected in Square appeared first on Market Insights.\" title=\"Square (SQ) has gone nowhere for months, but options traders seem to be keeping the faith. Unusual call volume was detected yesterday in the fintech company run by Jack Dorsey, with two distinct transactions occurring. First, investors amassed more than 15,000 28-May 210 calls for $2.15 to $5.09. 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