Public options fees (2026)
Public options commission
Public charges $0.00 per contract for stock and ETF options (base commission $0.00). Details: reg fee per contract: 0.04.
Source: public.com, retrieved 2026-10-25
Public assignment fee
Exercise/assignment fee: unverified (not listed in fee schedule). We don't guess; check with Public directly.
Source: public.com, retrieved 2026-10-25
Public index option fees
$0.35/contract + exchange fees
Source: public.com, retrieved 2026-10-25
Public margin rate
| Balance tier | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $50,000 | 5.15% |
| $50k-$100k | 5.0% |
| $100k-$1M | 4.75% |
| $1M-$10M | 4.5% |
| $10M-$50M | 4.45% |
| $50M+ | 4.2% |
Source: public.com, retrieved 2026-10-25
Notes
Fee schedule last updated Oct 13, 2026 (opened directly). Index options $0.35/contract + exchange fees. Rebate $0.06-$0.18/contract (opt-in). ORF $0.02 + OCC $0.02/contract; regulatory fees capped at $0.05/contract for orders <10 contracts. Margin FFTR-based, FFTR 4.00% as of 9/17/2026.
Sources checked
- index_option_fee: https://public.com/disclosures/fee-schedule (2026-10-25)
- margin: https://public.com/disclosures/fee-schedule (2026-10-25)
- reg_fee_per_contract: https://public.com/disclosures/fee-schedule (2026-10-25)
FAQ
What is Public's options commission?
Public charges $0.00 per contract for stock and ETF options, per its pricing page retrieved 2026-10-25.
What is Public's margin rate?
Public's published margin rate for the Up to $50,000 tier is 5.15%, retrieved 2026-10-25. Rates vary by balance.
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