If you’re looking to hedge against risk, generate income, or make directional bets on stocks and indexes, options trading can give you greater strategic flexibility. But options are also complex. Traders need platforms that go beyond simple buy and sell buttons, while offering access to real-time data, the Greeks, volatility metrics, and clear risk/reward visuals.

Whether you’re managing covered calls in your IRA or actively scanning for high-IV plays, these five brokers offer the tools, data, and order types you need to support smarter, more efficient options trading. Table of Contents

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