Do you allow equity and index options trading in optionsXpress IRAs?
Yes, we allow trading of equity and index options in IRAs based on the trading level assigned to an investor. Trading in IRAs includes call buying, put buying, cash-secured put writing, spreads, and covered calls. Please refer to our futures FAQs for questions regarding futures and futures options trading in IRAs. Anyone considering trading options in a retirement account may wish to read the CBOE’s publication on options trading strategies in IRAs and Keoghs.