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eOption vs Lightyear

Compare eOption and Lightyear side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

eOption

eOption

Active, low-cost options traders

eOption is a US discount broker offering commission-free stocks and ETFs, low-cost options trading at $0.10 p…

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Lightyear

Lightyear

Cost-conscious long-term investors

Low-cost investing platform with free ETFs, multi-currency accounts, fractional investing, savings products, …

Head-to-head comparison

eOption vs Lightyear
Feature eOption Lightyear
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee $0 per trade (domestic); $39 per trade (foreign) US shares: 0.10% (0.10 USD min - 1 USD max); UK shares: 1 GBP; EUR-denominated stocks, bonds, ETNs and ETCs: 1 EUR; other European stocks: 0.10%
Regulators FINRA, SIPC FCA, EFSA, FINRA, SIPC
Best for Active, low-cost options traders Cost-conscious long-term investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Crypto
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Bonds
Options
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Funds
Margin
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Demo Account
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Fractional Shares
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Investment Plans
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Savings Vaults
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Money Market Funds
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Multi Currency
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Business Account
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Pros & cons

eOption

eOption

Pros

  • Commission-free domestic stock and ETF trades
  • Low options commissions at $0.10 per contract plus $1.99 per execution
  • Paper trading account available for practice
  • Direct-access platforms including DAS Trader Pro and Sterling Trader Pro
  • Free OptionsPlay integration for options analysis
  • No account minimum for domestic cash accounts
  • SIPC protection plus excess SIPC coverage up to $25,000,000 per customer

Cons

  • Inactivity fee of $50/year for accounts under $25,000 with fewer than two trades annually
  • Wire withdrawal fee of $35 per transfer
  • No crypto trading available
  • No fractional shares
  • No futures trading
  • International accounts require a $25,000 minimum deposit
  • Limited fundamental research tools compared to larger brokers
  • Foreign stock trades cost $39 per trade
Lightyear

Lightyear

Pros

  • No account fee
  • Free ETF execution and custody
  • 0.35% FX conversion fee
  • Multi-currency account
  • Fractional investing
  • Web, iOS and Android access
  • Savings Vaults with money market funds
  • SIPC protection for US securities

Cons

  • Stock fees vary by instrument
  • Card deposits cost 0.6%
  • Crypto assets lack investor compensation cover
  • Product availability may vary
  • Money market fund fees apply
  • Some withdrawals may require currency conversion
eOption

eOption

eOption is a US discount broker offering commission-free stocks and ETFs, low-cost options trading at $0.10 per contract, and direct-access platforms for active traders.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Lightyear

Lightyear

Low-cost investing platform with free ETFs, multi-currency accounts, fractional investing, savings products, and a 0.35% FX fee.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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