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Enjoy better pricing with Options Auto Trader*

Orders sent to TradeStation through Options Auto Trader are commission free* for stocks, and options contracts. Plus, international traders have no extra order fees when using Options Auto Trader.

Pricing Details

  • $0.00 equity commission*
  • $0.00 per trade & $0.35 per contract*
  • No contract limits*
  • $0.50 cent index surcharge

Stocks

$0

Options

$0

ETFs

$0

A sophisticated experience

As part of our mission to build the ultimate trading experience, TradeStation has teamed up with Options Auto Trader. Enjoy fast and reliable equities and options trades, our award-winning platform†, real-time market data, direct market access, and more – in addition to Options Auto Trader’s features and capabilities.

Trade across multiple asset classes

Get fast and reliable order execution

Trade at home or on-the-go with our robust desktop, mobile, and web apps

Dedicated client support

Trade stocks commission FREE and save on your options trades.

Options Auto Trader allows you to automate your options strategy in a few clicks. Options Auto Trader offers simple automation software, featuring a bot library populated by other members and dedicated support via onboarding calls and weekly coaching sessions.

"I created Options Auto Trader because I wanted my wife to be provided for even if I pass away or lose my ability to trade."

Integration highlights

  • Secure TradeStation connection
  • Automate your options strategy, including credit strategies, debit strategies, calendar strategies, undefined risk, defined risk, etc.
  • Import trades from TradeStation (place the trade yourself via TradeStation then have Options Auto Trader manage it)
  • Paper trading integration to test the bots and strategies before risking real capital

Product Highlights

  • Options Auto Trader watches and manages trades every 15 seconds
  • Rules-based automation (only follow the rules you set, no AI or black box strategy)
  • Strategy database where users share their best bots and strategies
  • Advanced analytics assist with strategy development and risk management
  • Exclusive options trading courses for Options Auto Trader users

Serious Trading

Traders need more than just tools – they need an effective platform to execute their strategies. Every quarter, TradeStation delivers millions¹ of dollars’ worth of price improvements to our clients across multiple asset orders. Learn more about the quality and reliability of our order execution.

$31,146,028.87

Total price improvements on all equities and options orders in 2024 for our customers.

$2.11

Average price improvement per options contract in 2024.

Great margin rates

Leverage your portfolio with attractive intraday margin rates on some of the most popular futures contracts available. Tap into margin rates as low as 10% on select U.S. equity index futures and 10-Year Treasury futures².

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

*Zero commission pricing for stocks, options and futures applies to our TS SELECT plan, which is only available to U.S. residents. No commission is charged for the first 10,000 shares of an exchange-traded equities order executed at or above $1.00 per share. For exchange-traded equities orders that exceed 10,000 shares, and which are executed at or above $1.00 per share, a commission charge of $0.005 per share, with no maximum, will be charged. Index options orders will be subject to a fee of $0.50 per executed contract, and direct-routed option orders, regardless of the underlying security, will be subject to a fee of $1.00 per contract per execution. Fees and charges may apply. Visit www.TradeStation.com/Pricing to learn more about all the fees and charges that may apply.

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

†Visit www.TradeStation.com/Awards to learn more.

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.

¹Statistics provided by S3 Matching Technologies LP, an independent company that is not affiliated with TradeStation Securities Inc. Data shown for 2024 calendar year.

²Margin 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.

Options Auto Trader is not affiliated or associated with, or a partner of, or an agent, representative, delegate, associated person or introducing broker for TradeStation Securities, Inc. or any of their affiliates.

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