Optivi applies a simple fee structure depending on whether an order is placed as a maker or taker.
Base Trading Fees
- Maker base fee: $0.75 per order (includes Optivi’s $0.25 broker fee)
- Taker fee: 0.04% of notional value (includes Optivi’s 0.01% broker fee)
- Maker fee: 0.01% of notional value
Opening a Position (buying calls or puts)
Formula: $0.75 + min(notional × 0.04%, premium × 12.5%) When opening an options position, the fee is calculated as:- $0.75 base fee
- plus the lower of:
- 0.04% of notional value, or
- 12.5% of option premium
Closing a Position Before Expiry (selling calls or puts)
Formula: min(notional × 0.01%, premium × 12.5%) When closing an options position before expiry (placing limit order to sell), the fee is calculated as the lower of:- 0.01% of notional value, or
- 12.5% of option premium