Sunday, January 5, 2025

Want to know about the brokerage or commission fees that Schwab charges?


The good news is that Schwab offers $0 commissions on online trades for listed stocks, ETFs, and options. However, they do charge a $0.65 per contract fee for options trades. If you're trading through a broker, you'll be charged a $25 service fee.


For mutual funds, Schwab has a Mutual Fund OneSource service that offers thousands of funds with no transaction fees. But, if you're trading through a broker, you'll be charged a $25 service fee. And, if you're selling a mutual fund within 90 days of purchase, you'll be charged a $49.95 short-term redemption fee.


It's also worth noting that Schwab has no account minimums and no hidden fees. They also offer a Satisfaction Guarantee, which means that if you're not completely satisfied with their services, they'll refund your eligible fee or commission and work with you to make things right 

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Trading Fees and Commissions

  • Online Trades
  • Broker-Assisted Trades
  • Listed Stocks and ETFs1,2
  • Online Trades
    $0 online commission
  • Broker-Assisted Trades
    $0 + $25 service charge
  • Options3,5
  • Online Trades
    $0 online base commission + $0.65 per contract fee6
  • Broker-Assisted Trades
    $0.65 per contract + $25 service charge
  • Exercised and Assigned Options
  • Online Trades
    $0 online commission
  • Broker-Assisted Trades
    $0 commission
  • US Over-The-Counter (OTC) Equities1
  • Online Trades
    $6.95
  • Broker-Assisted Trades
    $6.95 + $25 service charge
  • Schwab Mutual Fund OneSource®4
  • Online Trades
    $0
  • Broker-Assisted Trades
    $0 + $25 service charge
  • All other mutual funds7
  • Online Trades
    Up to $74.95 per purchase
  • Broker-Assisted Trades
    Online pricing + $25 service charge
  • Futures8
  • Online Trades
    $2.25 per contract
  • Broker-Assisted Trades
    $2.25 per contract
  • Futures Options8
  • Online Trades
    $2.25 per contract
  • Broker-Assisted Trades
    $2.25 per contract
  • Forex8
  • Online Trades
    $0 online commission; trade costs reflected in the bid/ask spread
  • Broker-Assisted Trades
    Online pricing
  • New issues, including CDs
  • Online Trades
    Selling concession is included in the offering price
  • Broker-Assisted Trades
    Selling concession is included in the offering price
  • Canadian Securities 
    (Local exchange & OTC)

  • Online Trades
    $6.95
  • Broker-Assisted Trades
    $6.95 + $25 service charge
  • Foreign stock transactions placed on the U.S. over-the-counter (OTC) market9 
  • Online Trades
    $50 foreign transaction fee 
  • Broker-Assisted Trades
    $75 ($50 foreign transaction fee and a $25 broker assistance fee)
  • Foreign stock transactions placed directly on local exchanges 
  • Online Trades
    Not available
  • Broker-Assisted Trades
    The greater of $100 or 0.75% of principal, with no maximum
  • Treasuries, including Auction and Secondary: Treasury Bonds, Treasury Bills, Treasury Notes and TIPS
  • Online Trades
    $0
  • Broker-Assisted Trades
    $0 + $25 service charge
  • Other Secondary Trades: CDs, Corporate Bonds, Municipal Bonds, Government Agencies, Zero-Coupon Treasuries, including STRIPS
  • Online Trades
    $1 per bond*
    $10 minimum
    $250 maximum*
  • Broker-Assisted Trades
    Online pricing + $25 service charge
  • Commercial Paper, Foreign Bonds, Asset-Backed Securities, Mortgage-Backed Securities, Collateralized Mortgage Obligations, and Unit Investment Trusts
  • Online Trades
    These are specialty products. Please contact us at 800-626-4600 for information.
  • Broker-Assisted Trades
    These are specialty products. Please contact us at 800-626-4600 for information.
  • Preferred Listed Stocks and REITs1
  • Online Trades
    $0
  • Broker-Assisted Trades
    $0 + $25 service charge