Whether you are starting out or looking to use advanced strategies, these steps can help you get more out of your options trading experience at Schwab.
Start by opening an individual or joint brokerage account.
Log in to complete an application to apply for options approval.
Log in to see the strategies your account is approved to trade.
Review a detailed comparison of our platforms and their options trading features below. For a full comparison, visit our Platforms Comparison page.
Learn about options trading—from placing your first trade to exploring more advanced topics—with our comprehensive collection of options articles, videos, and more.
Get timely updates from Schwab's options trading specialists, who provide their outlook on the options market.
Join our daily webcasts with Q&A—live and on-demand—to learn how to apply trading principles in current market conditions using platforms and tools to see real-time trade demos.
Gain insights from industry pros about what's happening in the markets—available live or on-demand on our media affiliate, Schwab Network™.*
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Our options trading specialists are dedicated to using their trading experience to help you evaluate and implement your options strategies.
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