eOption Broker Review

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eOption was launched in 2007 and it is now a popular brokerage with lots of options. The eOption website states that it' values are clear: that “fast, efficient execution” should be paired with cost-effective trades.  They are part of Regal Securities, Inc., an American company. The Securities Investor Protection Corporation protects cash which is invested with this firm.eOption is a cost-effective broker, and it's fee structure is simple. The company is based in the US, meaning that most of it's fees are provided in US dollars. Each stock order costs $3 to place, and it is made clear at the top of the eOption website that each option contract is just $3 + 15 cents per option contract. There are some account fees to be aware of, however an inactive account will be hit with a $50 fee, for example, while trading within extended hours will cost $3 per trade.   A range of platforms are offered by eOption to its customers. It provides customers with its own branded version of the ETNA service. There are also mobile apps available, and these contain mostly the same features as the on-computer device. eOption provides a simulator service for those who want to experiment with trading prior to going ahead and actually placing a trade for real. It does not, however, appear to offer MetaTrader – the popular trading platform which many other brokers provide. DAS Web, DAS Pro and SterlingTraderYouTube videosCustomer service is key to the eOption experience, and the site is committed to providing good customer outreach. It’s possible to reach eOption via email, and there is an easy-to-use email form on the eOption website for this purpose. There are several phone number options, including both toll-free and global numbers. And in a show of transparency, it also publishes its street address for an office in Illinois, USA. Other than on days when the market is closed for holiday purposes, the eOption customer service team is available between the hours of 8am and 8pm Eastern Standard Time.