Come trade with
the big dogs.
Built by real Chicago traders, born on the Cboe floor 20+ years ago. The platform, pricing, and support to trade your way.
$0 stocks & ETFs · $0.50 per options contract* · no minimums
Our platform grows with you.
Start simple or go pro. Build a dashboard tailored to how you trade.
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Easy Option Setups
Build strategies in seconds with guided templates.
TradingView Charts
Full charts and indicators, built right in.
Customizable Dashboard
Arrange charts, quotes, news, and order entry your way.
Trade From Anywhere
Desktop and mobile, with in-depth quotes and live news.
Real Trader Support
Reach a U.S.-based Chicago options trader.
Simple pricing. Zero surprises.
Commission-free stocks and ETFs. Options at $0.50 a contract. No minimums, no platform fees.
Stock & ETF Trades
No commissions. No hidden fees.*
Per Options Contract
No minimum required.
| Round Trip Trade | TradingBlock* | tastytrade¹ | Schwab¹ | Fidelity¹ | IBKR¹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Call / Put (2 contracts) | $1.00 | $1.20 | $1.30 | $1.30 | $1.30 |
| Vertical Spread (4 contracts) | $2.00 | $2.40 | $2.60 | $2.60 | $2.60 |
| Iron Condor (8 contracts) | $4.00 | $4.80 | $5.20 | $5.20 | $5.20 |
*Exchange and regulatory fees still apply. $0 stock & ETF commissions apply to ZERO COMMISSION accounts custodied and cleared at RQD Clearing LLC. Other commission schedules apply to FULL SERVICE accounts custodied and cleared at Apex Clearing Corporation. ¹Commission comparison based on online U.S. equity option trades for retail accounts at published rates as of January 28, 2025, for tastytrade, Schwab (thinkorswim), Fidelity, and Interactive Brokers. IBKR comparison based on IBKR Lite pricing for U.S. residents. tastytrade's pricing includes a $0.10 clearing fee passed on to customers. Supporting documentation available upon request. See our Pricing & Policies page for details.
Born in the pits.
Built for today's market.
We started on the Cboe floor 20+ years ago. That experience taught us what traders actually need — and it lives in every feature we build.
Meet Gino Stella, Head of Sales and a former Cboe market maker. Two decades of professional-grade options trading, now available to you.
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Don't take it from us.
As an active customer utilizing the full suite of services at TradingBlock for the past 5+ years, I have been consistently pleased with the overall services available and constantly impressed.
My trades are always executed competently and quickly.
I have used TradingBlock for over a decade and have had nothing but positive experiences. The people there are very responsive and knowledgeable. Couldn't recommend more.
Testimonials are not indicative of future performance and may not be representative of the experience of other customers. No compensation was provided for these testimonials.
Stocks. Options. ETFs. Crypto ETFs.
One platform for every product, on desktop or mobile. Your account is SIPC-protected up to $500,000 (including $250,000 for cash claims).
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An account for every trader.
Individual, retirement, joint, custodial, or entity — we offer them all. Most can be opened as cash or margin and entitled to trade options.
Individual
A standard single-owner brokerage account, available as cash or margin and entitled to trade options.
- Individual (Cash or Margin)
Retirement (IRA)
Tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Limited margin allows option spreads and cash-secured puts.
- Traditional IRA
- Roth IRA
- Rollover IRA
- SEP IRA
- SIMPLE IRA
- Beneficiary (Inherited) IRA
- Coverdell ESA
Joint
Four joint structures, each available as cash or margin and entitled to trade options.
- Joint Tenants w/ Survivorship (JTWROS)
- Tenants in Common
- Community Property
- Tenants by the Entirety
Custodial
Opened by a custodian for the benefit of a minor — investing for the next generation.
- UGMA (Uniform Gift to Minors Act)
Specialty & Entity
Trust, business, and corporate accounts. Each can be cash or margin and entitled to trade options.
- Trust (Personal or Business)
- Limited Partnership
- Partnership
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Sole Proprietorship
- Corporate (Profit or Non-Profit)
Portfolio Margin
For qualified active traders — greater leverage and capital efficiency on eligible portfolios.
- Portfolio Margin (eligibility required)
Margin accounts require a $2,000 minimum balance. In an IRA, permitted strategies include covered calls, cash-secured puts, long options, and vertical spreads; naked positions are not allowed. Non-resident aliens are not eligible for Community Property or Tenants by the Entirety accounts. See Account Types for full details and document requirements.
Ready to run with
the big dogs?
Decades of Cboe experience, transparent pricing, and a U.S.-based support team that lives and breathes options. Open your account today.
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