If you are looking for a specific options broker then make sure they are accredited.
Most any stock broker whether full service or online can provide services for your options trading as long as they are accredited with the exchange in which you are trading.
Accreditation attests to the fact that the options brokers have performed the tests and passed the requirements for the exchanges and understands all the option trading practices and methods.
There are various levels of accreditation that a stock broker can acquire.
As long as they meet all the requirements they can process your options trading.
Some of the levels of accreditation that brokers can obtain are those of execution only status.
This is providing the transactions but not providing advice to go along with any transaction.
Full accreditation of a stock broker however can allow the broker to provide investment advice along with the transaction service.
Options brokers can be full service, advisory or discount brokers.
A full service brokerage firm will usually have full accreditation to provide advice to their clients and transaction services.
These different levels of brokerage come with varying fees which are sometimes confusing.
A top options broker will provide their clients with the variations of fees and services so there is no confusion when proceeding forward with opening an account and executing transactions.
International exchanges usually have additional fees and charges associated with the stock options trading.
A good options broker will be able to explain the different exchange rates and money transfer fees along with currency rates.
It is extremely important to understand foreign exchanges and currencies if you plan to execute stock options globally.
It is equally as important for your options broker to provide you with a fast and reliable trading platform.
Most brokerages provide the platform as part of their offerings but others will charge a fee for the usage of the platform.