Firstrade options fees (2026)
Firstrade options commission
Firstrade charges $0.00 per contract for stock and ETF options (base commission $0.00).
Source: www.firstrade.com, retrieved 2026-10-25
Firstrade assignment fee
Exercise/assignment fee: unverified (not on pricing page). We don't guess; check with Firstrade directly.
Source: www.firstrade.com, retrieved 2026-10-25
Firstrade index option fees
unverified (pricing page states $0/contract for options generally; index not mentioned)
Source: www.firstrade.com, retrieved 2026-10-25
Firstrade margin rate
| Balance tier | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0-$24,999 | 12.25% |
| $25,000-$49,999 | 12.0% |
| $50,000-$99,999 | 11.5% |
| $100,000-$249,999 | 11.0% |
| $250,000-$499,999 | 10.75% |
| $500,000-$999,999 | 8.85% |
| $1M+ | 8.25% |
Source: www.firstrade.com, retrieved 2026-10-25
Notes
Base 11% as of 2026-09-16. ORF $0.02/contract. Broker-assisted options $19.95+$0.50/contract.
Sources checked
- margin: https://www.firstrade.com/trading/pricing/margin-rates (2026-10-25) - base 11% as of 9/16/2026
- per_contract: https://www.firstrade.com/content/en-us/pricing (2026-10-25)
FAQ
What is Firstrade's options commission?
Firstrade charges $0.00 per contract for stock and ETF options, per its pricing page retrieved 2026-10-25.
What is Firstrade's margin rate?
Firstrade's published margin rate for the $0-$24,999 tier is 12.25%, retrieved 2026-10-25. Rates vary by balance.
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