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See How Our Flat Rate Commissions Compare
| Options | Other | ||||||
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| Per Trade or Minimum | Per Contract | 10 Contracts (Limit Order) |
30 Contracts (Limit Order) |
Stock | Broker-Assisted | Margin Interest | |
| OptionsHouse | $9.95 | $0.00 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $4.95 unlimited shares3 | Same as online | 6.45%4 |
| E*Trade | $12.99 base | $0.75 | $20.49 | $35.49 | $12.99 per share + $.015 per share over 2,000 | $45.00 + online commission | 7.24% |
| optionsXpress | $14.95 minimum | $1.50 | $15.00 | $45.00 | $14.95 + $.015 per share over 1,000 | Same as online | 6.50% |
| Tradeking | $4.95 base | $0.65 | $11.45 | $24.45 | $4.953 | Same as online | 5.75% |
| Fidelity | $19.95 base | $0.75 | $27.45 | $42.45 | $19.95 + $.015 per share over 1,000 | $55.00 + $2.25 per contract | 9.33% |
| TD Ameritrade | $9.99 base | $0.75 | $17.49 | $32.49 | $9.99 unlimited shares | $44.99 + $.75 per contract | 9.50% |
| Charles Schwab | $8.95 base | $0.75 | $16.45 | $31.45 | $12.95 + $.015 per share over 1,000 | $25.00 + online commission | 8.95% |
1 Pricing shown compares the OptionsHouse one flat rate commission structure to competitor basic service rates as of 07/24/07 and includes per contract and base or minimum fees, as applicable. While the competitor rates are believed to be accurate they are not guaranteed. Certain firms offer reduced commissions if additional criteria including, for example, account activity or account balance levels are met.
2 Barron's, March 17, 2008, 13th annual survey, "The Best Online Brokers." Overall ratings based on Usability, Trade Experience, Trading Technology, Range of Offerings, Research Amenities, Portfolio Analysis & Reports, Customer Service, Costs. Usability rating based on overall site design, ease of use and navigation, ability to customize and constant ticket availability. Barron's is a trademark of Dow Jones, L.P.
3 The commission for stocks priced $2.00 or less is $4.95 per trade plus $0.01 per share.
4 Rates based on $7,500 debit balance.
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