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Pricing
At Cesta Capital we believe the cost of trading is an important consideration. As such, we are transparent when it comes to cost. If you feel you deserve a better rate, have questions with our pricing, or questions with your current broker costs, let's have a conversation.
Commissions
Equities Per Share
$0.0015*
$0.00175*
$0.00225*
$0.00275*
$0.003*
$0.0035*
10,000,001+ shares per month
5,000,001 to 10,000,000 shares per month
1,000,001 to 5,000,000 shares per month
500,001 to 1,000,000 shares per month
200,001 to 500,000 shares per month
0 to 200,000 shares per month
*All trades are subject to ECN charges/rebates and regulatory fees. Commission rates are set at account opening. If not agreed to in advance the highest commission rate will apply. You must contact us to request any rate changes. No credits will be issued for past trading.
Options Per Contract
$0.35**
$0.45**
$0.55**
10,001+ contracts per month
2,001 to 10,000 contracts per month
0 to 2,000 contracts per month
**All trades are subject to option routing and regulatory fees. Commission rates are set at account opening. If not agreed to in advance the highest commission rate will apply. You must contact us to request any rate changes. No credits will be issued for past trading.
Executing Broker Fees (Equities)
Route | Add Liquidity | Remove Liquidity |
|---|---|---|
ARCA | 0.002 | -0.0035 |
BATS | 0.0016 | -0.003 |
DASH | -0.0015 | -0.0015 |
DRK | -0.003 | -0.003 |
EDGA | 0.0027 | -0.003 |
EDGX | 0.0016 | -0.003 |
FAN | 0.0022 | -0.0029 |
LIMIT | 0.002 | -0.0035 |
LAMP | FREE | FREE |
MARKET | -0.0035 | -0.0035 |
NQBX | 0.003 | 0.0007 |
NSDQ | 0.0015 | -0.0035 |
NYSE | -0.001 | -0.0035 |
OTCX | -0.001 | -0.0038 |
PSMT | FREE | FREE |
SMOK | FREE | FREE |
STOP | -0.0035 | -0.0035 |
YBAT | -0.002 | 0.00019 |
VWAP | -0.0025 | -0.0025 |
TWAP | -0.0025 | -0.0025 |
TWP2 | -0.0025 | -0.0025 |
TWP5 | -0.0025 | -0.0025 |
TWP10 | -0.0025 | -0.0025 |
TWP20 | -0.0025 | -0.0025 |
TWP30 | -0.0025 | -0.0025 |
Amounts listed with a negative (-) value are charges applied to your trades and are in addition to your commission charges. Amounts shown as a positive integer are rebates to your trades and may lower the overall cost of trading. Equities trading in securities less than $1.00 per share are subject to different executing broker fees and are not eligible for rebates. There may be additional fees.
Executing Broker Fees (Option Contracts)
There are no executing broker fees for trading in option contracts. You may wonder why that is the case. Let's have a conversation.
Routing and Regulatory Fees (Option Contracts)
Miscellaneous Option Fee Type | Amount (per Option Contract) |
|---|---|
Equity Option | 0.05 |
SPX Indicies Option | 0.55 |
All Other Indicies Option | 0.4 |
ETF Option | 0.2 |
OCC Clearing Fees | 0.05 |
Option Regulatory Fee (ORF) | 0.05 |
Other Fees
FINRA Trading Activity Fees (TAF) Equities
FINRA Trading Activity Fees (TAF) Options
SEC Section 31 Fee
Foreign Transaction Taxes
$0.000166 per share, $8.30 per trade maximum
$0.00279 per contract
$27.80 per million for sales in covered securities
This rate was reudced to $0.00 per million in covered securiteis as of 5/14/2025
There are certain securities traded in US markets which may be subject to foreign transaction tax collection. The calculations for such taxes may differ by country and/or security. This tax is not collected at the time of the trade but will be payable when due. Please consider your individual circumstances prior to placing any trades. Please also consult with a licensed tax advisor if you have any questions.
Disclaimer- All fees listed are in addition to commissions and are subject to change without prior notice. While we try to keep the rates listed here current they may not represent the current rates. Cesta Capital is not liable for any differences between listed rates and the rates charged. Cesta Capital may receive rebates or charge fees in excess of what executing brokers pay or charge to us. If you have questions please check our 606 Disclosure or contact us for more information.
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