*No escalating per-contract-fees for equity options; OptionsHouse reserves the right to pass-through any third-party fees related to index and ETF options. Commission for spread trades applies to orders with the same underlying symbol, up to four legs per order. For stocks priced $2.00 or less, add $0.01 per share for the entire order. See Rates and Fees for more details on trade commissions for mutual funds and other securities. Customers may trade up to 50,000 shares or 4,000 option contracts per trade; trades in excess of these parameters require multiple order tickets and will be billed as separate orders.
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1Barron's, March 17, 2008, 13th annual survey, "The Best Online Brokers." Overall ratings (on a five-star scale) based on Usability, Trade Experience, Trading Technology, Range of Offerings, Research Amenities, Portfolio Analysis & Reports, Customer Service, Costs. Usability rating based on overall site design, ease of use and navigation, ability to customize, and constant ticket availability. Barron's is a trademark of Dow Jones, L.P.
2Kiplinger's Personal Finance, November, 2008, "Best of the Online Brokers." Ratings for customer service on a five-star scale. © 2008 by the Kiplinger Washington Editors Inc.
3OptionsHouse, LLC ("OptionsHouse") will reimburse account transfer fees charged by another broker (up to $250) when you transfer your account with a value of $3,000 or more to OptionsHouse. You must apply for the fee reimbursement offer by completing and submitting an OptionsHouse Account Transfer Reimbursement Request form and providing a complete copy of your most recent monthly statement. You must also provide the statement that documents the charges for which you are seeking reimbursement. Account Transfer Reimbursement Request forms and proof of transfer fees can be mailed, faxed, or emailed to OptionsHouse. Reimbursement will be made to your account via a credit within 60 days of receipt of the proof of transfer fees. [IRA accounts will receive reimbursement in the form of a check.] Offer valid for transfers processed by OptionsHouse through December 31, 2008. OptionsHouse reserves the right to terminate this offer at any time without prior notice or extend the offer at its sole discretion. Void where prohibited.
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