Competitive rates. Flexible pricing. Welcome to OptionsHouse.

When you trade at OptionsHouse, you not only get one of the lowest, most competitive rates available, you also get the flexibility to pick the rate that works best for you. Trade less than 10 contracts? Then pick the Up To 5 for $5 rate where your first five contracts are only $5. Trade over 10 contracts? Maximize your value with our low $8.50 +.15/contract rate. And best of all, you can change your rate when your trading behavior changes.

Smarter rates designed around the way you trade. It’s the kind of innovative approach to trading you’d expect from OptionsHouse.

There are no hidden fees, maintenance costs, balance minimums or trading minimums at OptionsHouse. We do pass on some fees to help offset the cost of certain transactions. Click here for a complete list.

Great rates are just the beginning.

At OptionsHouse, you get everything you need to trade like a pro:

Intuitive, Easy-to-use Platform

There’s a reason we were given 4½ stars for Trade Experience by Barron’s.1

Market-tested Tools

Our powerful, proven tools will help you find trades and manage your risk.

Unmatched Value

From low, flexibile pricing to free educational content and support, you simply get more for your money.

See why OptionsHouse is a better choice

Compare Our Rates

When we say our rates are low – we mean it. Compare us against the competition and see how we stack up. We think you’ll agree, our rates lead the way.3

Stock
OptionsHouse
$3.95
tradeMONSTER
$7.50
Schwab
$8.95
optionsXpress
$8.95
thinkorswim
$9.99
E*TRADE
$9.99
5 Contracts
OptionsHouse
$5.00
tradeMONSTER
$12.50
Schwab
$12.70
thinkorswim
$13.74
E*TRADE
$13.74
optionsXpress
$14.95
10 Contracts
OptionsHouse
$10.00
tradeMONSTER
$12.50
optionsXpress
$14.95
Schwab
$16.45
thinkorswim
$17.49
E*TRADE
$17.49

50 Contracts
OptionsHouse
$16.00
tradeMONSTER
$25.00
Schwab
$46.45
thinkorswim
$47.49
E*TRADE
$47.49
optionsXpress
$75.00
100 Contracts
OptionsHouse
$23.50
tradeMONSTER
$50.00
Schwab
$83.95
thinkorswim
$84.99
E*TRADE
$84.99
optionsXpress
$150.00

Broker Stock Options
Base Rate plus commission
Options
5 Contracts10 Contracts50 Contracts100 Contracts
Broker
Assisted
Margin
Interest
OptionsHouse
Up to 5 for $5$8.50+.15/contract
$3.95$3.95
$5.00 (+$1.00)$8.50 (+$.15)
$5.00 $10.00 $50.00 $100.00
$9.25 $10.00 $16.00 $23.50
No Additional CostNo Additional Cost
1.50% – 4.00%1.50% – 4.00%
optionsXpress
$8.95
$1.50/contract
$14.95 $14.95 $75.00 $150.00
No Additional Cost
4.00% – 6.25%
tradeMONSTER
$7.50
$0.50/contract
$12.50 $12.50 $25.00 $50.00
Additional $15.00
1.25% – 3.50%
E*TRADE
$9.99
$9.99 (+$0.75)
$13.74 $17.49 $47.49 $84.99
Additional $45.00
3.74% – 7.99%
Schwab
$8.95
$8.95 (+$0.75)
$12.70 $16.45 $46.45 $83.95
Additional $25.00
6.00% – 8.50%
thinkorswim
$9.99
$9.99 (+$0.75)
$13.74 $17.49 $47.49 $84.99
No Additional Cost
7.57% – 7.70%

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