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Cost and Feature Comparison of bXChicago vs. Other Brokerages
| bxChicago | TD Ameritrade | Schwab | E*Trade | Fidelity | Scottrade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Options | ||||||
| Equity or Index Market Orders |
$1.50/contract or $14.95 minimum |
$9.99 base + $0.75/contract | $8.95 base + $0.75/contract | $12.99 base + $0.75/contract | $19.95 base + $0.75/contract | $7.00 base + $1.25/contract |
|
10 Contracts (Limit Order) |
$15.00 | $17.49 | $16.45 | $20.49 | $27.45 | $19.50 |
|
20 Contracts (Limit Order) |
$30.00 | $24.99 | $23.95 | $27.99 | $34.95 | $32.00 |
| Exercise and Assignment | $14.95 | $29.99 |
Subject to corresponding online commission |
$19.99 |
Online stock rates apply |
$17.00 |
| Futures | ||||||
| Futures Contracts1 |
$6.99/ contract |
Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Options Contracts |
$12.99/ contract |
Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Other | ||||||
| Stock |
500 shares—$14.95 1,000 shares—$14.95 |
$9.99 unlimited shares |
$12.95 + $0.015/share over 1,000 |
$12.95 + $0.015/share over 1,000 |
$19.95 + $0.015/share over 1,000 |
$7.00 unlimited shares for stocks over $1.00 |
|
Broker- Assisted Options |
$17.95 + $1.75/contract | $44.99 + $0.75/contract |
$25.00 + online commission |
$45.00 + online commission |
$55.00 + $2.25/contract |
$27.00 + $1.25/contract |
|
Broker- Assisted Stocks |
2.5 cents/ share, $25.00 min |
$44.99 + $0.75/contract |
$25.00 + online commission |
$45.00 + online commission |
$55.00 + $2.25/contract |
$27.00 + $1.25/contract |
| Mutual Funds2 | $14.95 | $49.99 | Up to $49.95 | Up to $19.99 | $75.00 | $17.00 |
| Margin Interest3 | 6.75% | 9.50% | 8.95% | 7.99% | 9.33% | 9.25% |
| Streaming News | Free | $29.99/Mo | No | No | No | Free |
| Inactivity Fee | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40/qtr | $0 | $0 |
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- Futures involve substantial risk and are not appropriate for all investors. Please read Risk Disclosure Statement for Futures and Options prior to applying for an account.
- Based on a $7,500 principal investment in a no-load fund, may exclude any additional fees. Some of the above firms may waive mutual fund commission on certain qualifying funds or if certain investment criteria are met.
- Rate based on $7,500 debit balance.
System response and access times may vary due to market conditions, system performance, and other factors. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Please read