Options commissions, pricing & trading fees
Enjoy some of the lowest and most competitive options trading costs for active traders.
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Lightspeed offers extremely competitive Options Pricing while simultaneously providing cutting-edge trading software known for Lightning Fast execution speed. Something any active trader needs in fast markets. Experience the Lightspeed Advantage and Join the Home of Professional Traders today.
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Active Trader Commissions
Maximize your trading potential with reduced trading costs
Enjoy discounted commissions when you meet the minimum monthly trade volume
Per Contract Rate
Monthly volume
$0.20
Over 100,000 contracts
$0.25
Over 50,000 contracts
$0.35
Over 10,000 contracts
$0.45
Over 2,000 contracts
$0.50
Over 500 contracts
*$0.60
Under 500 contracts
* = $1 Minimum
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Trade options on a trading platform built for sophisticated, active traders who demand high performance, advanced order management solutions, and more.
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Trade on some of the most competitive rates in the industry. Based on published rates, March 23, 2023.
Options trading
Build your confidence
Take advantage of the Options Academy for videos, articles, and helpful tips to trade options.
Options trading has a reputation for being extremely speculatory, but there are plenty of option trading strategies that are potentially appealing for investors that have a low-risk tolerance.
Many people who want to take the next step in their trading turn to options. Options can be a great way to hedge downside, control more capital with less risk, or make a speculative play.
The first step in becoming a world-class chef is to learn how to read a recipe. When it comes to being a successful options trader, it all starts with being able to read and understand an option chain.
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Margin rates as low as 5.00%. Margin interest varies based on the size of the debit balance.
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Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before engaging in any options trading strategies. Options transactions are often complex and may involve the potential of losing the entire investment in a relatively short period of time. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount. Options trading subject to eligibility
requirements.Commissions: Accounts under $15,000 will be subject to a $25 monthly minimum commission fee, minus any actual commissions charged in the prior month. Lightspeed Trader and Sterling Trader Pro - a minimum commission charge will be applied to any order of $0.50 on any discounted per share commissions. Eze EMS (formerly RealTick) - minimum commission of $3.00 will be applied to any order. Lightspeed Web & Mobile - minimum commission of $4.50 will be applied to any options order. Per-share equities pricing is not available on Lightspeed Web & Mobile. All routing fees/rebates and regulatory fees are charged separately.
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