I only signed up with tasty trade because I was assured that I could trade crypto on trading view with tasty trade, which is not the case there’s not even one currency that I can trade
It does NOT have the DOM feed for Futures... hard to trade w/o that
Good execution. Support is good although it took a day longer to open a second account than I would have expected. Spreads can be wide during the opening but I do not have any comparison to other brokers so the spreads may be normal.
Very low fees, option charting.
The fees for futures are quite high. The overall layout of Tasty is not intuitive.
Futures: Slow trade executions especially during high volume hours. No lower intraday margin rates. Commissions are mid, not the worst but not the best.
Tasty is the only platform that allows you to view a beta weighted portfolio to SPX for both equities and futures. Their tools are the best across all form factors when you need to trade at your desk or on the go. No one else makes option strategy selection and DEFENSE as easy as tasty.
Best for options by far.
slow executions. no dom.
Although they have a good platform for trading options, I would not recommend to anyone with this broker. For your zero DTE credit spread options, this broker will automatically closed your positions even though you're 50 points away to the ITM. I've been robbed hundreds of dollars in commission fees and the debit for having my positions automatically closed by the platform even though I checked "I'm monitoring" on their expiration risk monitoring. The trick is to adjust and roll your positions to next day by 12:20 pm PST on your zero DTE so that their platform will not automatically close your zero DTE and have to pay commission and the worst debit option price.
The interface is slow, fills are not accurate, the connection fails, and there are a lot of issues with the link on trading view. i use it because I have multiple options of assets, but i am not satisfied with the quality
Terms and fees
Futures: $1.00 to open, per contract; $1.00 to close, per contract.
Micro Futures: $0.75 to open, per contract; $0.75 to close, per contract.
Exchange, clearing, and regulatory fees still apply for all opening and closing trades.
About tastytrade
Tools and features
Frequently Asked Questions
- Stocks
- Futures
- Options
- FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.)
- NFA (National Futures Association)
- SIPC (Securities Investor Protection Corporation )
Brokers usually require deposits to manage risk, cover trading costs, and comply with regulations. Deposits act as collateral for leveraged trades, ensuring brokers don’t face losses if a trade goes against a trader. They also help cover fees, prevent fraud, and ensure serious trading activity.
Level 2 is a subscription-based service that offers real-time access to the exchange’s order book. It gives traders and investors a detailed view of market depth and momentum, helping them make more informed and strategic trading decisions.
Brokers impose inactivity fees to cover maintenance costs, comply with regulations, and encourage active trading. These fees help offset expenses for managing inactive accounts and prevent account abandonment.
- Stop limit orders
- Market orders
- Stop orders
- Limit orders
- Market order. It's a basic type designed to buy or sell an asset immediately at the next price available
- Limit order. Specifies the maximum (for buying) or minimum (for selling) price at which a trader is willing to execute a trade. It's only executed if the price reaches the preset level. There are buy and sell limit orders - they're set to buy/sell an asset at or below/above a certain price
- Stop order. Triggered when an asset moves above or below a certain price level, always executed in the direction that the price is moving. There are stop-loss orders (automatically closes a position at a certain level if the market moves against you) and (initiates a trade when the price breaks a certain level)
- Find the right asset using our screeners and heatmaps. Explore the stock market with the Stock Screener, track cryptocurrencies on the Crypto Coins Heatmap, and more tools to fin in the main menu
- Analyze price movements on our Supercharts. Utilize multiple drawing tools, built-in indicators, and advanced features to gain deeper market insights
- Stay on top of market changes with the Economic Calendar and the latest news, helping you quickly adapt to shifting conditions
- Test your strategy in a risk-free environment with a Paper Trading account to see how it performs before committing real capital
- Choose a broker and start your trading journey with confidence once you have a clear strategy in place
It's always worth preparing for trades before actually executing them. On TradingView, you can do this with our Paper Trading functionality.
- Increased risk of losses, including exceeding initial investment
- Interest costs on borrowed funds
- Potential for margin calls requiring additional deposits
Make sure to analyze an asset thoroughly and test your strategy on a Paper Trading account to ensure you're ready to navigate these risks.
Understanding commission structures is essential for traders, as fees can impact overall profitability. Choosing a broker with competitive rates and transparent pricing ensures cost-effective trading.