TradeStation Securities Launches Enhanced Options API

TradeStation Securities, Inc., a subsidiary of TradeStation Group, Inc. that is an US-based online brokerage services provider, announced recently the release of its Enhanced Options Application Programming Interface (API) for retail and institutional clients and third-party platforms interested in connecting to the API as well.

TradeStation Securities offers self-clearing equities, options, futures, and futures options brokerage services as a licensed securities broker-dealer and futures commission merchant (FCM).

According to the official press release, the new offering provides options trading capabilities, including spread trading and risk/reward analysis through a robust and reliable API that can be utilized to deliver a custom interface capable of meeting the needs of the firm's diverse clients.

"We're experiencing great momentum with our API solutions, and this latest release allows TradeStation Securities to continue building new and innovative trading tools," said John Bartleman, President and Chief Executive Officer of TradeStation. "We're excited to help make the markets more accessible through expanded integration capabilities and our Brokerage-as-a-Service offerings."

Now, TradeStation Securities' clients can access complete option calculations, Greek values, risk/reward analysis for potential trades, and other critical elements that will allow for an exceptional options trading experience. Additionally, the company has implemented technology that optimizes bandwidth utilization which will help ensure a reliable streaming service. This makes the new API compatible for even the largest institutions.

In March, Fazzaco reported that TradeStation Securities has offered its clients the ability to trade 20-year Treasury Bond Futures​ from CME Group.