OPTIONS TRADING BROKERS


There are hundreds of brokers online but there are only a handful that are built specifically with the options trader in mind. Below you will find reviews on some of the top options brokers online. Be sure to leave a comment so we can all benefit from our accumulated knowledge and experience.


#1 OPTIONS TRADING BROKER

optionshouse review

optionshouse REVIEW

optionshouse caters to the more experienced options trader but with its industry low fees beginners can be enticed especially since you can practice for free with their virtual account. They get a #1 ranking for mobile apps and 4.5 star rating from Barrons. Highly recommended.


#2 OPTIONS TRADING BROKER

OptionsXpress

optionsXPRESS REVIEW

OptionsXpress has higher fees but you get more advanced trading tools including level 1 and 2 quotes, no hidden fees like some brokers and a free virtual trading account to practice. With 5 Star Ratings from Smart Money and Kiplingers and 4 Stars from Barrons OptionXpress is leader in the industry.


#3 OPTIONS TRADING BROKER

Trade King Review

TRADEKING REVIEW

TradeKing is the 6th largest online broker after its merger with Zeccos. With 4 Star Ratings from Barrons and #1 for Customer Service 2 years in a row TradeKing is position to be a top choice for Optiosn Traders. Their TradeKing live service is a step in this direction consolidating news, charts and graphs all in one easy to use interface. Check-out their special offers.


#4 OPTIONS TRADING BROKER

TradeStation

TRADESTAION REVIEW

TradeStation is one of the oldest online brokers going back over 20 years and their experience shows. They have top ratings from Barrons for their trading platform, day trading and international trades. With one of the largest online communities online many traders make TradeStation their home.


#5 OPTIONS TRADING BROKER

trademonster review

TRADEMONSTER REVIEW

TradeMonster was founded by the Najarian brothers who are options traders themselves. Relatively new in the industry they have already acquired top ratings from Barrons with 4.5 Stars and placing 3rd for options traders. With competitive fees and the top web-only broker TradeMonster is poised to be the new home for many options traders.


#6 OPTIONS TRADING BROKER

Zecco Review

ZECCO REVIEW

Zecco merged with TradeKing in the spring of 2012 making them the 6th largest online broker. Read the review on TradeKing to learn more.


#7 OPTIONS TRADING BROKER

SpeedTrader

SPEEDTRADER REVIEW

SpeedTrader was started by Guy Gentile in 1999 with the notion of executing trades as quickly and as easily as possible, hence the name. They have done just that with a fast and easy platform


#8 OPTIONS TRADING BROKER

SCOTTRADE REVIEW

Is a respectable online broker but if you are wanting to trade options there are better brokers. Read the the other reviews.