Execute complex options trades with speed & accuracy

Access the largest U.S. options exchange on our advanced platform suite.

Explore Cboe® options products

SPX® S&P 500 Index Options

Tap into potential 60/40 tax treatment and smaller contracts for greater flexibility

XSP® (Mini-SPX) Index Options

Trade Mini SPX (XSP) at 1/10th the size of SPX options contracts

Nanos℠ S&P 500 (NANOS) Index Options

Trade Nanos at 1/100th the size of XSP options contracts

Trade Cboe® options on a platform built by options traders

Split-second execution
Split-second execution

Experience fast, reliable order execution at 0.822 seconds*.

(Speed on options market orders in Q1 of 2025)*

Professional Charting & Analytics
Professional Charting & Analytics

Make smarter decisions with advanced charting, real-time data , and over 180 built-in indicators.

Design your trading experience
Design your trading experience

Build strategies with customization tools in OptionStation® Pro

Options strategies aren’t risk-free – they deserve a professional trading platform

Spreads
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Buy and sell two or more options simultaneously to capture the price differences between them.

High-frequency
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Make rapid options trades with automated algorithms.

Scalping
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Trade options quickly based on small price fluctuations.

Swings
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Watch for medium-term price swings to help decide when to hold or sell.

Income
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Strategize on generating income by trading options on a professional options trading platform.

Algorithmic
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Utilize mathematical models to trade options based on tangible data.

Statistical arbitrage
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Identify and take advantage of price inefficiencies in the options market.

Mean reversion
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Discover your next trade by comparing options market price deviations from historical means.

Your imagination
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Build your own strategies or create hybrid tactics as you craft your ultimate trading experience.

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Trade knowing we’ve got your back

The safety of your funds is crucial to our operation. See how we’re protecting your investments, including the measures we’re taking to go beyond just SIPC insurance coverage.

Scalable pricing designed for active options traders.

U.S. customers can trade index options with scalable pricing¹:

  • Single-leg as low as $0 per contract
  • Multi-leg as low as $0 per contract
  • Index options as low as $0.60 per contract
  • Margin lending starting at 11.75%

International clients can trade U.S. index options with competitive rates¹:

  • Single-leg as low as $5 + $0.10 per contract
  • Multi-leg as low as $5 + $0.05 per contract
  • Index options as low as $5 + $0.60 per contract
  • Margin lending starting at 11.75%

Do it your way, knowing we’re here for you

Harness our platform

Free educational content

Help when you need it

Dedicated client experience teams

*Statistics provided by S3 Matching Technologies LP, an independent company that is not affiliated with TradeStation Securities Inc.

¹Fees and charges may apply. Visit www.TradeStation.com/Pricing to learn more about all the fees and charges that may apply.

Options trading is not suitable for all investors. Your TradeStation Securities’ account application to trade options will be considered and approved or disapproved based on all relevant factors, including your trading experience. See www.TradeStation.com/DisclosureOptions. Visit www.TradeStation.com/Pricing for full details on the costs and fees associated with options.

Margin trading involves risks, and it is important that you fully understand those risks before trading on margin. The Margin Disclosure Statement outlines many of those risks, including that you can lose more funds than you deposit in your margin account; your brokerage firm can force the sale of securities in your account; your brokerage firm can sell your securities without contacting you; and you are not entitled to an extension of time on a margin call. Review the Margin Disclosure Statement at www.TradeStation.com/DisclosureMargin.

TradeStation does not offer tax or legal advice. Consult your tax professional about your individual tax situation. 

Futures trading is not suitable for all investors. To obtain a copy of the futures risk disclosure statement visit Investment and Trading Disclosures Booklet – Futures.

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