tastytrade options fees (2026)
tastytrade options commission
tastytrade charges $1.00 per contract for stock and ETF options (base commission $0.00). Details: per contract close: 0; leg cap: 10.
Source: tastytrade.com, retrieved 2026-10-25
tastytrade assignment fee
tastytrade charges $5.00 for an option exercise or assignment.
Source: tastytrade.com, retrieved 2026-10-25
tastytrade index option fees
$1.00/contract to open, $0 to close + $0.10 clearing + proprietary fee (SPX $0.60, RUT $0.18, VIX $0.35, NDX $0.25, XSP $0/$0.07)
Source: tastytrade.com, retrieved 2026-10-25
tastytrade margin rate
| Balance tier | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0-$24,999 | 11.0% |
| $25,000-$49,999 | 10.5% |
| $50,000-$99,999 | 10.0% |
| $100,000-$249,999 | 9.5% |
| $250,000-$499,999 | 9.0% |
| $500,000-$999,999 | 8.5% |
| $1M+ | 8.0% |
Effective: Base 10% as of Jan 1, 2025 per commissions-and-fees page (treated as current; support article's Oct 1, 2022 date is older)
Source: tastytrade.com, retrieved 2026-10-25
Notes
$1 per contract to open, $10 max per leg; $0 to close.
Sources checked
- exercise_assignment: https://tastytrade.com/commissions-and-fees/ (2026-10-25) - Option Exercise / Assignment $5
- margin: https://tastytrade.com/commissions-and-fees/ (2026-10-25) - opened directly; tiers 11.00%..8.00%
FAQ
What is tastytrade's options commission?
tastytrade charges $1.00 per contract for stock and ETF options, per its pricing page retrieved 2026-10-25.
Does tastytrade charge an assignment fee?
tastytrade charges $5.00 for option exercise or assignment, per its pricing page retrieved 2026-10-25.
What is tastytrade's margin rate?
tastytrade's published margin rate for the $0-$24,999 tier is 11.0%, retrieved 2026-10-25. Rates vary by balance.
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