Commissions and Fees
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Trading
What happens to options after a stock split?
What do equities and boy bands have in common? At some point, they might split. Admittedly, when a split does occur, it creates a big mess. Fortunately, we’...
How are Day Trades Counted?
What is a day trade? Opening and closing a trade on the same trading day First, what is a day trade? A day trade occurs when an equity or equity options p...
Trading Limits & Position Limits
Does tastyworks have an order or position limit? Just like people, orders and portfolios come in all sizes. It’s okay if you’re a “Johnny One-Lot,” but if ...
Circuit Breakers & Trading Halts (HALTED)
During times of extreme market volatility, it's not uncommon for exchanges to temporarily halt trading on an underlying. Similar to the fusebox in your...
Hard-to-Borrow (HTB) Fees and Share Availability
What is a Hard-to-Borrow Fee? A lot happens in a split second when you line up a short stock order. Our clearing firm has to locate the stock position befo...
What are Regulatory Fee Adjustments?
Why did my account have a Regulatory Fee Adjustment? Adjustments appear at the end of each week when there is trading activity If you like to look at your...
How are dividends paid?
When are dividends paid out? There are 4 important dates to know When dealing with dividends, there are four important dates you need to know. Knowing the...
Potential Risks of Box Spreads
Due to the nature and pricing of box spreads (and similar strategies), they can be especially susceptible to the risks associated with an early assignment. ...
What is a box spread?
What is a box spread? Generally speaking, there is no reason to trade box spreads A box spread is a 4-leg option strategy with two strikes. A long box sp...