commissions per contract options broker

Discussion in 'Options' started by sabena, Feb 2, 2002.

  1. def

    def Sponsor

    you can try this:

    To add an options security definition directly to the trading screen

    Click in an empty row in the Symbol column.

    NOTE: To toggle between Symbol and Underlying modes, click on the column title. To change the default entry mode, on the Settings menu select Contract Display.

    Enter the security definition by contract class or contract symbol, and press ENTER. Use the formats in the table below.


    Symbol Entry Formats

    contract class @ exchange acronym

    contract symbol # exchange acronym

    http://www.interactivebrokers.com/html/webhelp/Using_TWS/Adding_Contract_Symbol.htm

    It also seems that you follow the same couple of markets. Why not set up pages for each class with the options you look at and just click to the pre-loaded page for that market?
     
    #11     Feb 10, 2002
  2. mjt

    mjt

    Sabena

    Just found one that offers no minimum ticket charge. http:www.thinkorswim.com/ 2.95/contract No idea if they're any good.
     
    #12     Feb 11, 2002
  3. Well, their web site is certainly nice. They've done a great job of explaining the basics in a organized format. If nothing else, it's worth poking around for a few minutes.
     
    #13     Feb 11, 2002