Get a premium options trading experience without paying a premium price.

  • US$0 base + US$0.65 per options contract1
  • Robust tools and platforms
  • Support from options specialists 
  • Education and expert commentary
     

Power your options trading with our full range of trading platforms.

Schwab website

Find, analyze, build, and manage simple to complex options orders from one streamlined trading platform. 

Schwab Mobile

Research and place option trades with easy-to-use tools in the palm of your hand. 

thinkorswim® platforms

The thinkorswim trading platforms offer a wide array of tools designed specifically to help options traders interpret data on securities and market activities to identify opportunities, weigh potential risks/rewards, determine a buying or selling strategy, and more. 

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Select a platform that best fits your needs.

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Options

thinkorswim® desktop 
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Place single and multi-leg option orders
Options probabilities
Options statistics
Options screener
Tools to see liquidity changes
Chart indicators and studies
Simulated trade and portfolio risk analysis
Fundamental analysis
In-platform live chat with options specialists
Livestreamed market commentary

Sharpen your options trading skills risk-free.

Explore a simulated trading experience on thinkorswim platforms, allowing you to practice your trading at any time—without putting your money at risk. 

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Talk strategies and tactics with U.S.-licensed options trading specialists.

Our options trading specialists are dedicated to using their trading experience to help you evaluate and implement your options strategies. 

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Make more informed trading decisions with U.S. market insights and investing education.

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Choose the platforms and tools that fit your options trading needs.

Understand the basics of options.

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