Your home for options trading

Whether you're bullish, bearish, or in between-ish, options trading can help you generate income, protect against losses, and speculate on the market. 

Explore a wide range of specialized resources designed to help you get the most out of your options trading experience, whether you're new to options or an active trader.  

What are options?

Uncover more about options, from contract basics to goal-based strategies.

Why Schwab for options?

Explore our options tools, resources, and support. 

How to get started with options trading.

Discover the steps you need to know to get started with options trading.

Get insights and education to help you keep on top of the market and your trading.

Today's Options Market Update

Get timely updates from Schwab's options trading specialists, who provide their outlook on the options market.

Options Education

Learn about options trading—from placing your first trade to exploring more advanced topics—with our comprehensive collection of options articles, videos, and more.

Schwab Coaching

Join our daily webcasts with Q&A—live and on-demand—to see real-time trade demos and learn ways to apply trading principles in current market conditions using Schwab platforms and tools.

Have questions about options? We're here to help.