Online Broker Comparison

Compare our combination of fees and services to other online brokers to see how we stack up.

An Online Brokerage Comparison for Options and Futures Traders
	Clark Financial	TD Ameritrade	Schwab	E*Trade	Fidelity	Scottrade
Option Trades
10 Contracts - online (limit order)	$19.95	$17.49	$17.45	$20.49	$27.45	$19.50
10 Contracts - broker assisted	$19.95	$52.49	$42.25	$65.49	$77.50	$39.50
Exercise/Assignment	$19.95	$29.99	Online Commission	$19.99	Online Commission	$17.00
Futures Trades
Futures Contract	$4.95 + exchange fees	Not Offered	Not Offered	$2.99 + exhange fees + floor trading fees	Not Offered	Not Offered
Futures Option Contract	$16.95	Not Offered	Not Offered	Not Offered	Not Offered	Not Offered
Stock and ETF Trades
1,000 shares - online	$19.95	$9.99	$12.95	$12.99	$19.95	$7.00
1,000 shares - broker assisted	$19.95	$44.99	$37.95	$57.99	$55.00	$27.00
5,000 shares - online	$19.95	$9.99	$72.95	$57.99	$79.95	$7.00
5,000 shares - broker assisted	$19.95	$44.99	$97.95	$102.99	$134.95	$27.00
Maximum Margin Interest Rate	5.75%	9.50%	8.95%	7.99%	9.32%	9.00%
Account Minimums	$0	$2,000	$1,000	$1,000	$2,500	$500

Disclosure
Competitor prices are based on basic services and were obtained on 01/01/2008 and are believed to be accurate but not guaranteed. Some of the above firms may offer reduced commissions or waive fees, including but not limited to inactivity or maintenance fees or provide additional services, if certain account activity and/or account balance criteria are met.

Discount Commissions and Low Fees - with Full Service Support

Our combination of low fees and full service support make us a unique value to our clients.  Whether you're just looking for the convenience of online options and futures trading, or the help of an experienced broker, we can fill your needs.  We make it so you don't have to choose between discount rates and full service support.  If you have any questions about our fees or services, please call us at (800) 797-1979.

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*brokersXpress uses all the same technology that powers optionsXpress®, the top-rated online broker-dealer in Barron's 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 online broker surveys and the first broker-dealer ever to receive Barron's 4 ½ star rating (see the March 10, 2003, March 8, 2004, March 7, 2005, and March 6, 2006 issues).* brokersXpress , LLC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of optionsXpress Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

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