E*TRADE options fees (2026)
E*TRADE options commission
E*TRADE charges $0.65 per contract for stock and ETF options (base commission $0.00). Details: per contract active: 0.5.
Source: us.etrade.com, retrieved 2026-10-25
E*TRADE assignment fee
E*TRADE charges $0.00 for an option exercise or assignment.
Source: us.etrade.com, retrieved 2026-10-25
E*TRADE index option fees
SPX $0.54, NDX $0.66, VIX $0.30, RUT $0.17
Source: us.etrade.com, retrieved 2026-10-25
E*TRADE margin rate
| Balance tier | Rate |
|---|---|
| <$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
Notes
$0.50/contract with 30+ trades/quarter. Base 10.20% as of 2026-09-21. Dime buyback: no fee closing shorts <=$0.10.
FAQ
What is E*TRADE's options commission?
E*TRADE charges $0.65 per contract for stock and ETF options, per its pricing page retrieved 2026-10-25.
Does E*TRADE charge an assignment fee?
E*TRADE charges $0.00 for option exercise or assignment, per its pricing page retrieved 2026-10-25.
What is E*TRADE's margin rate?
E*TRADE's published margin rate for the <$10,000 tier is 12.7%, retrieved 2026-10-25. Rates vary by balance.
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