Gate launched U.S. stock options trading on September 2, 2026, initially covering 9 popular U.S. stocks. Users can participate in U.S. stock options trading through Gate APP without opening a separate U.S. stock account or margin account.
I. Initially Supported Underlyings
Stock Ticker | Company Name | Company Overview |
|---|
NVDA
| NVIDIA | A global leader in accelerated computing and graphics processors, with operations spanning AI chips, data centers, gaming, and other areas. |
TSLA | Tesla | Globally recognized electric vehicles and clean energy company offering EVs, energy storage, and energy solutions. |
AAPL
| Apple | A global leader in consumer electronics and digital services, with key products including iPhone, Mac, iPad, and related services. |
META
| Meta Platforms
| A major global social media platform and digital advertising company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. |
AMD
| Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) | One of the world's major semiconductor companies, with products spanning CPUs, GPUs, data centers, and embedded chips. |
MU | Micron Technology | A major global memory chip manufacturer focused on DRAM, NAND flash memory, and related memory solutions. |
AMZN | Amazon | A major global e-commerce and cloud computing company, with core businesses including e-commerce and AWS cloud services. |
GOOGL
| Alphabet Class A Shares | Google's parent company, with core businesses spanning search, digital advertising, cloud computing, YouTube, and AI. |
AVGO | Broadcom | Major global semiconductor and infrastructure software company serving networking, data centers, and enterprise software. |
Available options, expiration dates, and strike prices are subject to the actual display on the trading page. More stock and ETF options will be made available gradually. For more information, visit the Help Center: https://www.gate.com/help/other/stockoptions
II. How to Start Trading U.S. Stock Options:
Update the Gate App to the latest version V8.35.0, log in to your Gate account, and open a Stock Account.
Go to TradFi > Stock Options and select the stock you want to trade.
Select Call or Put based on your trading direction, then select the expiration date and strike price.
View key information such as the option price and bid-ask spread, then enter the number of option contracts to trade.
Confirm the estimated premium, contract multiplier, and related fees, then submit the order. After it is filled, view your positions and PnL in Stock Options Positions.
App Link.
III. Trading Rules Overview
Trading hours: During the initial phase, only regular U.S. stock market hours are supported, from 9:30 to 16:00 ET, Monday through Friday. U.S. market holidays and early closing arrangements are subject to notices on the trading page.
Trading funds: A margin account is not required. The applicable premium must be paid when buying options.
Settlement method: Settlements are made in USDT and do not involve physical stock delivery. Users do not need to prepare additional funds to purchase stocks or hold stocks at settlement. The platform will directly settle the difference according to the product rules.
Settlement time and price: To accommodate upstream broker settlement arrangements, the platform will settle approximately 30 minutes before the official settlement time. The settlement price is calculated using the average price of the underlying asset during the corresponding 30-minute period before the official settlement time, rather than the last price at the official settlement time. Refer to the contract page and settlement rules for details.
IV. Fee Details
Gate does not charge platform fees, trading commissions, or exercise/assignment fees for U.S. stock options:
Platform Fee: $0.00 per contract
Options Commission: $0.00 per contract
Options Exercise / Assignment Fee: $0.00 per contract
Third-Party Regulatory Fees (Collected and Paid by the Platform)
The following fees are charged by U.S. regulatory and clearing agencies. Gate only collects and remits them.
Regulatory Fee Name | Charging Agency | Charged Side | Fee Basis | Current Rate |
|---|
SEC Fee (Securities and Exchange Commission Regulatory Fee) | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) | Sell Only | Actual Transaction Amount (Premium) | Transaction Amount × 0.0000206, minimum $0.01 |
FINRA TAF (Trading Activity Fee) | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) | Sell Only | Number of Contracts | $0.00279 per contract, minimum $0.01, maximum $9.79 |
OCC Clearing Fee | The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) | Both Buy and Sell | Number of Contracts | $0.025 per contract |
ORF (Options Regulatory Fee) | U.S. options exchanges and related regulatory bodies | Both Buy and Sell | Number of Contracts | $0.012 per contract |
CAT Fee (Consolidated Audit Trail Fee) | CAT NMS Entities | Both Buy and Sell | Number of Contracts | $0.0003 per contract |
Regulatory Fee Summary
Third-party regulatory fees may be adjusted based on the requirements of regulatory and clearing agencies. Gate does not profit from the third-party regulatory fees listed above. Actual fees are subject to the order confirmation page and billing statement.
Gate Team
September 2, 2026
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