Charles Schwab options fees (2026)
Schwab options commission
Schwab charges $0.65 per contract for stock and ETF options (base commission $0.00).
Source: www.schwab.com, retrieved 2026-10-25
Schwab assignment fee
Schwab charges $0.00 for an option exercise or assignment.
Source: www.schwab.com, retrieved 2026-10-25
Schwab index option fees
$0.65/contract + exchange proprietary index fee passed through as Industry Fee (amount not stated by Schwab)
Source: www.schwab.com, retrieved 2026-10-25
Schwab margin rate
| Balance tier | Rate |
|---|---|
| $100-$24,999.99 | 12.075% |
| $25,000-$49,999.99 | 11.575% |
| $50,000-$99,999.99 | 10.625% |
| $100,000-$249,999.99 | 10.575% |
| $250,000-$499,999.99 | 10.325% |
Source: www.schwab.com, retrieved 2026-10-25
Notes
Broker-assisted +$25. $0 online exercise/assignment. Base rate 10.25%, last changed 9/18/2026; no interest under $100; $500k+ call.
Sources checked
- exercise_assignment: https://www.schwab.com/pricing (2026-10-25) - Exercised and Assigned Options: $0 online commission
- margin: https://www.schwab.com/margin/margin-rates-and-requirements (2026-10-25)
- index_option_fee: https://www.schwab.com/pricing (2026-10-25) - footnote 5: proprietary index option fee on SPX/OEX/VIX; no amount
FAQ
What is Schwab's options commission?
Schwab charges $0.65 per contract for stock and ETF options, per its pricing page retrieved 2026-10-25.
Does Schwab charge an assignment fee?
Schwab charges $0.00 for option exercise or assignment, per its pricing page retrieved 2026-10-25.
What is Schwab's margin rate?
Schwab's published margin rate for the $100-$24,999.99 tier is 12.075%, retrieved 2026-10-25. Rates vary by balance.
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