Alpaca Securities will withhold these fees when applicable. These fees are subject to change without notice
| Type | Amount | When | Charged By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trading Activity Fee (TAF) | $0.00279 per contract | Sells only | FINRA |
| Options Regulatory Fee (ORF) | $0.02685 per contract | Buys and sells | Option Exchanges |
| Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) | $0.02 per contract capped at $55 per trade | Buys and sells up to 2750 contracts | Options Clearing Corporation |
| Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) | $55.00 per trade | Buys and sells over 2750 contracts | Options Clearing Corporation |
| Regulatory Transaction Fee | $0.000008*Total $ Trade Amount (Min $0.01) | Sells only | Securities and Exchange Commission |
For further details on option trading at Alpaca, please navigate to our documentation.
For further educational information on Options trading, please refer to: https://www.optionseducation.org/
Options trading is not suitable for all investors due to its inherent high risk, which can potentially result in significant losses. Please read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before investing in options.
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