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We offer a variety of brokerage accounts to meet your needs.
Spreadhunter has partnered with TradingBlock to offer self-directed trading for its platform subscribers. Straightforward Pricing. No hidden fees.
Commission Rate Offer for SpreadHunter paid subscribers :
Stocks: $0.0035 per share; $3.00 minimum
Options: $0.75 per contract; no ticket, no minimum [rate includes Options Regulatory Fee (ORF)]
When you subscribe to SpreadHunter and trade through TradingBlock, you can qualify for special discounts off of TradingBlock's full-service commission rates**. If you trade more actively, those potential savings can grow. Plus, you're backed by TradingBlock's knowledgeable, responsive and personalized service.
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* TradingBlock's Special Commission Rate Offer available to SpreadHunter paid subscribers only.
** TradingBlock regular commission rate - Option: $5.00 base ticket plus $0.50 per contract; Stock: $0.001 per share; $5.00 minimum. Listed commission rates do not include exchange fees. TradingBlock reserves the right to rescind the Special Commission Rate Offer at any time.
TradingBlock may have advertising and marketing arrangements with SpreadHunter.com, and as part of these arrangements, TradingBlock may pay fees or provide other forms of compensation in exchange for marketing. TradingBlock is not affiliated with SpreadHunter.com and does not control, review or endorse their services or products.
AOS, Inc, which does business as TradingBlock, is a registered Broker-Dealer, FINRA, NFA and SIPC member.
API Disclaimer
By using the AOS, Inc. application program interfaces ("API") and accepting the terms of the API Agreement, you agree that API may employ security policies, procedures and systems of Third Party providers which may or may not be less stringent and secure than the policies, procedures and systems of AOS, Inc., which does business as TradingBlock and MoneyBlock. Material provided on API may have been produced by independent third parties not affiliated or endorsed by AOS, Inc. ("Third Party"). To the extent that API or Third-Party providers express opinions or make recommendations, you understand that such opinions or recommendations are expressed by the Third-Party provider and are not the opinions or recommendations of AOS, Inc. AOS, Inc. is not responsible for the accuracy of market data displayed on API or made available by Third-Party providers. There may be latency between the time an order (or other information) is submitted from API and the time the order is received by AOS, Inc. Orders created and submitted through API are not vetted until they are received by AOS, Inc. It is possible that AOS, Inc. may reject an order placed through API. Please see the API Agreement for more information.
Account FAQs
TradingBlock is a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), which protects securities customers of its members up to $500,000.00 (including a maximum of $250,000 for cash claims).For Full Service Accounts, TradingBlock's clearing firm, Apex Clearing Corporation holds Excess SIPC Insurance coverage of $150 million in the aggregate, subject to maximum limits of $37.5 million for any one customer's securities, and $900,000 per customer in respect to cash.Additional information regarding SIPC is available by visiting www.sipc.org.
TradingBlock is dedicated to protecting your personal account information. To this effect we have instituted the following security measures:
- Login Security: Encrypted identification and ID verification process.
- Network Security: Sophisticated firewalls, limited access.
- Site & Communications: Encrypted data, secured account access.
Don't panic. Simply go to the login page and click the Forgot Password link. An email will be sent to the email address currently on file for your account. Follow the instructions in the email to complete the verification and change process. Please contact our Customer Service desk if you require assistance.
- Log in to your TradingBlock account using your current credentials.
- Go to the Account Management block.
- Click "Update Password"
- Enter the requested information in the dialogue window and click "Submit".
Cash Accounts: TradingBlock has no minimum balance for cash accounts (qualified and non-qualified) that remain active within the past 12 months. Note: Accounts deemed inactive with balances of less than $100 are subject to inactivity fees or closure.
Margin Accounts: $2,000 minimum balance required to open and maintain a margin account.
TradingBlock maintains exchange-minimum margin requirements (Reg-T margin accounts). To review margin policies relative to a specific strategy, click here.
Immediately upon account funding. Use the Cash Transfers block to link your bank account and initiate deposits and withdrawals.