Options Trading

Want options? Look no further.

Options trading has never been more convenient. With an options-approved TD AMERITRADE account, you can pursue a wide range of options trading strategies with speed and ease. We deliver the support, information and structure that quickly let you spot potential opportunities and act on them fast.

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Low commissions

Pay just $9.99 plus $0.75 per contract for Internet options trades at TD AMERITRADE.

Fast, flexible order entry

Place two-legged online options orders from a single screen, or pre-populate an order ticket directly from a spread chain. Please note: two-legged option orders are charged a single commission but contract fees are charged on each leg.

Risk/Reward calculations before and after the trade

Our real-time option chains let you view key details. Plus, the analytical chain provides risk metrics, allowing you to compare Greek measures. The options exposure view aggregates theoretical options price sensitivity measures (Greeks) in your account by individual options position, it's underlying or across your entire options portfolio.

Trade Triggers for options

Trade even while you're away using Trade Triggers. Set options, stock or index conditions to trigger an options or stock order. Use the powerful options time value trigger condition, which tracks relative value even as conditions like time and prices fluctuate.

The latest products and vehicles

We keep up with developing opportunities: We were one of the first brokerage firms to offer weekly and quarterly expiration cycle options. We'll continue to work hard to deliver what you want for your options strategies.

Powerful order routing

When you enter an order, use our sophisticated order-routing system for increased market efficiency across exchanges. For more control, you can also use direct routing to send your options orders to the exchange of your choice: ISEX, CBOE, PHLX, ARCA-EX (PACX), AMEX or BOSX. Some limitations apply.

Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors as the special risks inherent to options trading may expose investors to potentially rapid and substantial losses. Options trading privileges subject to TD AMERITRADE review and approval. Not all account-holders will qualify. Please read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before investing in options.

Offer valid for one new individual and joint options-approved TD AMERITRADE account opened by December 31, 2008 and funded within 30 days with $2,000 or more. To receive $100 bonus, account must be funded with $25,000 or more within 30 days of account open date. IRA and other tax-exempt accounts are not eligible to receive the $100 cash bonus. Limit one offer per client. Offer is not transferable and not valid with internal transfers, accounts using the Amerivest service, accounts managed by independent investment advisors and maintained by TD AMERITRADE Institutional, current TD AMERITRADE accounts or with other offers. Commission-free Internet equity or options trades will be limited to a maximum of 500. Qualified orders must execute within 30 days of account funding. Contract, exercise, and assignment fees still apply. Taxes related to TD AMERITRADE offers are your responsibility. Retail values totaling $600 or more during the calendar year will be included in your consolidated Form 1099. Account must remain open with minimum funding for 9 months, or TD AMERITRADE may charge the account for the cost of the cash awarded to the account. TD AMERITRADE reserves the right to restrict or revoke this offer at any time. This is not an offer or solicitation in any jurisdiction where we are not authorized to do business. TD AMERITRADE, Inc. member FINRA / SIPC. TD AMERITRADE is a trademark jointly owned by TD AMERITRADE IP Company, Inc. and the Toronto-Dominion Bank. © 2008 TD AMERITRADE IP Company, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

TD AMERITRADE, Division of TD AMERITRADE, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. This is not an offer or solicitation in any jurisdiction where we are not authorized to do business. TD AMERITRADE is a trademark jointly owned by TD AMERITRADE IP Company, Inc. and The Toronto-Dominion Bank. © 2008 TD AMERITRADE IP Company, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission.