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$0 per contract/marketplace/brokers/with/zero-commission$0 per contract on equity options; index options and exchange fees can still apply.8 brokersExploreFree exercise and assignment/marketplace/brokers/with/no-assignment-feeNothing charged when a short option is assigned or a long one exercised.12 brokersExploreSpreads in an IRA/marketplace/brokers/with/spreads-in-an-iraDefined-risk spreads allowed inside a retirement account.8 brokersExplorePortfolio margin/marketplace/brokers/with/portfolio-marginRisk-based margin for larger accounts, usually $100,000 and up.6 brokersExploreMargin rate under 8%/marketplace/brokers/with/low-margin-ratesUnder 8% on a $50,000 balance.5 brokersExploreWeb platform/marketplace/brokers/with/web-platformTrade options in a browser, with nothing to install.20 brokersExploreDesktop platform/marketplace/brokers/with/desktop-platformA downloadable platform for charting and complex orders.12 brokersExploreMobile app/marketplace/brokers/with/mobile-appTrade options from an app on your phone.20 brokersExploreAPI/marketplace/brokers/with/apiConnect your own program to the account through the broker's API.12 brokersExplorePaper trading/marketplace/brokers/with/paper-tradingPractise with virtual money before you trade real money.11 brokersExplore24/7 support/marketplace/brokers/with/24-7-supportPhone, chat or email support through the night, every day or on weekdays.7 brokersExploreWorks with QuantWheel/marketplace/brokers/with/quantwheelConnect your account with QuantWheel to sync positions and trades.13 brokersExploreQuant plan at no additional fee/marketplace/brokers/with/quant-plan-offerThe Quant plan at no additional fee while your account at the broker qualifies.1 brokerExploreNon-US residents/marketplace/brokers/with/non-us-residentsBrokers that open options accounts for people who live outside the United States.11 brokersExploreOptions in a cash account/marketplace/brokers/with/cash-accountCovered calls and cash-secured puts without a margin account.16 brokersExploreLow fees per contract/marketplace/brokers/with/low-options-fees$0.10 or less per option contract, all fees included, on the cost calculator's wheel example.4 brokersExploreLow-cost spreads/marketplace/brokers/with/low-cost-spreads$0.10 or less per contract on an iron condor, all fees included.7 brokersExploreExcess SIPC coverage/marketplace/brokers/with/excess-sipcProtection above the SIPC limit, with a stated amount per customer or account.14 brokersExploreInterest on cash/marketplace/brokers/with/interest-on-cash3.00% APY or more on cash in the account, at some brokers with a paid plan.7 brokersExplore$0 real-time options data/marketplace/brokers/with/free-real-time-dataReal-time options quotes at $0, at some brokers once the account is funded.11 brokersExploreMulti-currency accounts/marketplace/brokers/with/multi-currencyHold more than one currency in the account and choose when to convert.1 brokerExploreNo account fees/marketplace/brokers/with/no-account-feesNo platform fee and no inactivity fee to keep the account open.3 brokersExploreNo transfer-out fee/marketplace/brokers/with/free-transfer-out$0 to move your whole account to another broker.3 brokersExploreSign-up bonus/marketplace/brokers/with/sign-up-bonusA bonus for opening or moving an account, with its terms and end date.7 brokersExploreExtended-hours options/marketplace/brokers/with/extended-hoursTrade some options before the open or after the close.5 brokersExploreOptions analysis tools/marketplace/brokers/with/options-analysis-toolsAn options screener and a risk graph with probability of profit, in the platform.4 brokersExploreTradingView trading/marketplace/brokers/with/tradingviewConnect the account to TradingView and place options orders from its charts.6 brokersExplorePrice improvement/marketplace/brokers/with/price-improvementA published report of the price improvement the broker gets on options orders.1 brokerExploreChoose the exchange/marketplace/brokers/with/direct-accessSend an options order to the exchange you choose.5 brokersExploreAI tools/marketplace/brokers/with/ai-toolsAn AI assistant in the platform, or a way to connect your own AI agent.10 brokersExplorePublished approval rules/marketplace/brokers/with/options-approval-rulesThe experience, income and net worth each options level asks for, published.2 brokersExploreInternational options/marketplace/brokers/with/international-optionsTrade options listed outside the United States, such as on European exchanges.1 brokerExploreStocks, options and futures/marketplace/brokers/with/futures-in-one-accountStock options, futures and futures options in one account with one balance.1 brokerExploreInstant deposits/marketplace/brokers/with/instant-depositTrade with a bank deposit before it settles, up to the broker's limit.10 brokersExploreOptions education/marketplace/brokers/with/options-educationOptions courses or webinars from the broker, at no cost.11 brokersExploreAdvanced order types/marketplace/brokers/with/advanced-order-typesStop, trailing stop and bracket orders on options.5 brokersExploreOptions in an HSA/marketplace/brokers/with/options-in-an-hsaOptions trading inside a health savings account held at the broker.2 brokersExploreCost basis tracking/marketplace/brokers/with/cost-basis-trackingOptions cost basis adjusted for assignment, on screen and on your tax forms.6 brokersExploreLow SPX fees/marketplace/brokers/with/low-index-option-fees$0.70 or less per SPX contract, index and exchange fees included.1 brokerExplore