E*TRADE vs Tradier options fees (2026)
Tradier is cheaper per contract ($0.35 vs $0.65). E*TRADE has the lower exercise/assignment fee ($0.00 vs $9.00). At the smallest balance tier each lists, E*TRADE charges 12.7% (<$10,000) and Tradier charges 9.75% (All balances).
| E*TRADE | Tradier (Lite / Pro $10/mo / Pro Plus $35/mo) | |
|---|---|---|
| Per-contract commission | $0.65 Source: us.etrade.com, retrieved 2026-10-25 | $0.35 Source: brokerage.tradier.com, retrieved 2026-10-25 |
| Exercise / assignment fee | $0.00 Source: us.etrade.com, retrieved 2026-10-25 | $9.00 Source: brokerage.tradier.com, retrieved 2026-10-25 |
| Index option fees | SPX $0.54, NDX $0.66, VIX $0.30, RUT $0.17 Source: us.etrade.com, retrieved 2026-10-25 | $0.35 Lite/Pro, $0.10 Pro Plus + exchange fees (SPX $0.60, NDX $0.14, VIX $0.40, RUT $0.18) Source: brokerage.tradier.com, retrieved 2026-10-25 |
| Margin rates | <$10,000: 12.7% $10,000-$24,999: 12.45% $25,000-$49,999: 12.2% $50,000-$99,999: 11.7% $100,000-$249,999: 11.2% $250,000-$499,999: 10.7% Source: us.etrade.com, retrieved 2026-10-25 | All balances: 9.75% Source: brokerage.tradier.com, retrieved 2026-10-25 |
Per-contract figures exclude regulatory pass-through fees. Estimate your yearly cost with the calculator. See full pages for E*TRADE and Tradier.