Options Trading Overview

Updated Monday, July 18, 2011

Looking for the most technologically advanced options trading platform?  Or maybe you are just looking for the easiest to use trading interface to execute the most basic of options transactions.  Either way, you have come to the right place.  Check out our detailed options trading reviews to find the perfect platform for your particular needs.

The ideal options trading platform has all of the following:
  • Easy to use trading interface
  • Large selection of order types, including the ability to execute multi leg orders
  • Easy to close existing positions from the holdings menu
  • The ability to modify or cancel outstanding orders
  • Convenient option chain lookup
  • Informative option pricing information and useful charts
  • Confirmations that report the date and time of trade execution, preferably down to the second
Click on the names of any broker below to go to their respective reviews:

BrokerOptions Trading Grade
optionsXpressA
SogoTradeA
thinkorswimA
E*TRADE Power ProB
eOptionB
Interactive BrokersB
OptionsHouseB
optionsXpress XtendB
Schwab StreetSmart EdgeB
TD Ameritrade Trade ArchitectB
TradeKingB
E*TRADEC
FirstradeC
Merrill EdgeC
SchwabC
ShareBuilderC
TD AmeritradeC
ZeccoC
FidelityD
Just2TradeD
ScottradeD
ScottraderD


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