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How do I exercise my option contract?

Updated over 2 weeks ago

To exercise your option contract(s), simply send an email detailing the following:

  • Your full name and Firstrade account number

  • The number of contracts you would like to exercise

  • The underlying symbol, expiration, and strike price

Note: Exercise requests have to be submitted before 4:30 PM ET on the trading day before the last trading day of the option contract.

Disclosures

Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. Firstrade does not guarantee favorable investment outcomes, and there is always the potential of losing money when you invest in securities or other financial products. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. To learn more about the risks associated with options, please read the  Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before you begin trading options.

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