Options PlaceTM
Options
Trade Options Online for only $0.75 per contract!
No "Base Fee"
Yes, it is true! We do offer some of the very lowest margin rates and deep discount online option commission rates of any national firm! Place Trade clients trade options online for only $0.75 per contract (Minimum $1.50 per trade).
We offer all listed equity and index options, including LEAPS, from every US exchange. Get lightning fast, best executions, access to international market centers, excellent customer service and superior technology as well as the best options trading tools to assist you with all of your successful trading needs.
*Options Minimum $1.50, No Base Fee, Simple $0.75 Per Contract (Exchange fees are passed through directly to you with no markup or payment to Place Trade Financial.)
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Lowest Monthly Cost for Frequent Traders
(Not bad for a full-service broker that also offers awesome online trading for their clients!)
Special Options Notes
Pre-Approval for Options:Customers wishing to engage in transactions involving option contracts must obtain pre-approval by a Place Trade Financial Registered Options Principal. Approval is based on your investment objectives, financial information and trading experience provided on your account application. For additional information, contact client services at 1-800-50-PLACE.
Trading Options in an IRA:Options are offered in all IRA accounts including puts and calls, covered calls and married puts.
Option Exercise Deadline:The new deadline for exercising options is 4:00 p.m. EST. If you would like to exercise an option, please call a broker at 1-800-50-PLACE.
Options are traded on an online basis only:Place Trade does not provide advice for options traders. When placing your order you must provide the correct option symbol and confirm that you are placing your options trade with the correct symbol prior to entering your trade - whether you place a trade online or with a broker.
Margin Requirements for each type of Option Strategy:Interested in Trading Options on Margin? Learn about the Margin Requirements for each type of Option Strategy by Margin Combination before you place options trades.
Automatic Exercise ThresholdsEquity options:Equity options will be automatically exercised if they are $0.25 or more in-the-money unless instructed not to exercise.
Index Options:Index options will be automatically exercised if they are $0.01 or more in-the-money unless instructed not to exercise.
FAQs - US Securities Option Expiration
Where can I get a FREE Options Education and information with no obligation?
If you are wondering... What is an option? What are options good for? Why use options? Or if you are simply new to trading options online then you may wish to get all of the free options education that you can and then start practicing your options trading strategies online before you ever jump in feet first! Options can be quite risky so you should really take the time to learn about investing in options including how stock options work, understanding the risks and the many different options strategies available prior to entering your first options order online. Place Trade also offers assistance to companies and employees with ESOPs. If you need to exercise your company stock options please give us a call today at 1-800-50-PLACE or 1-919-719-7200.
Lowest Monthly Cost for Frequent Traders (Barron's Best Online Brokers 2013):
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information; please read “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options” before investing in options. For a free copy call 1-800-50-PLACE or 1-919-719-7200 or visit the OCC. There is no guarantee of execution. Orders will be routed to US options exchanges. (trade buy sell options exercise assignment trade option how many legs, combos, spreads, rebates, best options broker puts calls write options) Any trading symbols displayed are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to portray a recommendation.
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