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Options brokers with spreads in an IRA
8 brokers allow spreads in an IRA for residents of the United States. The same facts for each: fees, approvals, countries.
Spreads in an IRA means the broker approves defined-risk spreads inside an IRA. Each broker decides which spreads it allows there, so check its list of IRA strategies and how much cash it asks you to hold for each spread. 8 brokers allow spreads in an IRA for residents of the United States.
At a glance: 8 brokers, 1 at $0 per contract, 5 with $0 exercise and assignment, 8 approving naked options, 7 working with QuantWheel; median fee $0.65 per contract, lowest margin rate at $50,000 5.38%.
| Broker | QuantWheel | Exercise | Approval | 0DTE | Margin | Offers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TradeStation | Trade & Sync | $0 via QuantWheelIndex options add $0.75 per contract | $0 | Naked | Yes | Negotiable | |
 E*Trade | Trade & Sync | $0.65 per contract$0.50 at 30+ trades per quarter | $0 | Naked | Yes | 11.70% | |
 Fidelity | Sync-only | $0.65 per contractBuy to close at $0.65 or less costs $0 | $0 | Naked | Yes | 10.63% | |
 Interactive Brokers | Sync-only | $0.65 per contract$1 minimum; additional fees | $0 | Naked | Yes | 5.38% | |
 Schwab | Sync-only | $0.65 per contractAdditional fees may apply | $0 | Naked | Yes | 10.63% | |
 tastytrade | Trade & Sync | $1 open / $0 close$10 opening cap per leg; other fees apply | $5 | Naked | Yes | 10.00% | |
 Tradier | Coming | $0.35 per contractPaid plans differ; other fees apply | $9 | Naked | Yes | 9.75% | |
 eOption | $0.10 + $1.99 per tradeBase fee and other charges apply | $9 | Naked | Not published | 8.20% |
The brokers one by one
What qualifies each for this page, from its fee schedule and options agreement, and the one fact that sets it apart.TradeStation$0 via QuantWheel · $0 exercise and assignment · naked
TradeStation allows spreads in an IRA. It charges $0 via QuantWheel (Index options add $0.75 per contract). Exercise and assignment cost $0. It approves up to naked short options. It trades on Web, Desktop, Mobile, API. QuantWheel syncs positions and trades from the account and suggests; with Trade & Sync the orders you approve go to the broker from QuantWheel.
E*Trade$0.65 per contract · $0 exercise and assignment · naked
E*Trade allows spreads in an IRA. It charges $0.65 per contract ($0.50 at 30+ trades per quarter). Exercise and assignment cost $0. It approves up to naked short options. It trades on Web, Desktop, Mobile, API. QuantWheel syncs positions and trades from the account and suggests; with Trade & Sync the orders you approve go to the broker from QuantWheel.
Fidelity$0.65 per contract · $0 exercise and assignment · naked
Fidelity allows spreads in an IRA. It charges $0.65 per contract (Buy to close at $0.65 or less costs $0). Exercise and assignment cost $0. It approves up to naked short options. It trades on Web, Desktop, Mobile. QuantWheel syncs positions and trades from the account and suggests; you place the orders at the broker.
Interactive Brokers$0.65 per contract · $0 exercise and assignment · naked
Interactive Brokers allows spreads in an IRA. It charges $0.65 per contract ($1 minimum; additional fees). Exercise and assignment cost $0. It approves up to naked short options. It trades on Web, Desktop, Mobile, API. QuantWheel syncs positions and trades from the account and suggests; you place the orders at the broker.
Schwab$0.65 per contract · $0 exercise and assignment · naked
Schwab allows spreads in an IRA. It charges $0.65 per contract (Additional fees may apply). Exercise and assignment cost $0. It approves up to naked short options. It trades on Web, Desktop, Mobile, API. QuantWheel syncs positions and trades from the account and suggests; you place the orders at the broker.
tastytrade$1 open / $0 close · $5 per event · naked
tastytrade allows spreads in an IRA. It charges $1 open / $0 close ($10 opening cap per leg; other fees apply). Exercise and assignment cost $5 each. It approves up to naked short options. It trades on Web, Desktop, Mobile, API. QuantWheel syncs positions and trades from the account and suggests; with Trade & Sync the orders you approve go to the broker from QuantWheel.
Tradier$0.35 per contract · $9 per event · naked
Tradier allows spreads in an IRA. It charges $0.35 per contract (Paid plans differ; other fees apply). Exercise and assignment cost $9 each. It approves up to naked short options. It trades on Web, Desktop, Mobile, API. QuantWheel syncs positions and trades from the account and suggests; placing orders from QuantWheel is coming soon, so today you place them at the broker.
eOption$0.10 + $1.99 per trade · $9 per event · naked
eOption allows spreads in an IRA. It charges $0.10 + $1.99 per trade (Base fee and other charges apply). Exercise and assignment cost $9 each. It approves up to naked short options. It trades on Web, Mobile. It is not connected to QuantWheel.
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