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Answers to the most commonly asked questions by our customers.

Stocks FAQ

  • Am I charged a new commission every time I cancel an order?
  • Am I charged a new commission for each partial fill?
  • Why do I see commission charges greater than $4.95?
  • Is there a minimum ticket size?
  • What is a day trade?
  • What is a day trading account?
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Options FAQ

  • When is options expiration?
  • What are the commissions for Options contracts?
  • What times do options trade?
  • Are there any extra charges to make an option trade over the phone?
  • What happens when I am in the money on an option at expiration?
  • Can I trade options in an IRA?
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Equity & Options Live Accounts FAQ

  • I have a demo account. How can I open a live account? The sign-up page tells me my e-mail address is already in use.
  • How do I open an MB Trading account?
  • How do I fund my Options account?
  • How do I fund my Stock account?
  • Where can I send my funding check?
  • Can I transfer my existing brokerage account to MB Trading?
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MBT Desktop Pro FAQ

  • Do you charge to use your trading platform?
  • Does MBT provide any instructional material for the MBT Desktop?

Corporate FAQ

  • Who Is MB Trading?
  • When Was MB Trading Started?
  • Why Was MB Trading Created?
  • What exactly do you offer?
  • What is MB Trading's Mission?
  • Is MB Trading a broker-dealer?
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Glossary

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Ally Invest Securities' background can be found on FINRA BrokerCheck.

Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Review the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options brochure before you begin trading options. Options investors may lose the entire amount of their investment in a relatively short period of time.

Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) is a leading digital financial services company and a top 25 U.S. financial holding company offering financial products for consumers, businesses, automotive dealers and corporate clients. Ally Bank, the company's direct banking subsidiary, offers an array of banking products and services.

Deposit products ("Bank Accounts" on Ally.com) are offered by Ally Bank, Member FDIC. In addition, mortgage products are offered by Ally Bank, Equal Housing Lender , NMLS ID 181005.

The Ally CashBack Credit Card is issued by TD Bank, N.A.

Credit and collateral are subject to approval and additional terms and conditions apply. Programs, rates and terms and conditions are subject to change at any time without notice.

Securities products and services are offered through Ally Invest Securities LLC, member FINRA and SIPC. View all Securities disclosures

Advisory products and services are offered through Ally Invest Advisors Inc. an SEC registered investment adviser. Brokerage accounts are serviced by Ally Invest Securities LLC and advisory client account assets are kept in custody with Apex Clearing Corporation, members FINRA and SIPC. View all Advisory disclosures

Foreign exchange (Forex) products and services are offered to self-directed investors through Ally Invest Forex LLC. Ally Invest Forex LLC, NFA Member (ID #048077), acts as an introducing broker to GAIN Capital Group, LLC ("GAIN Capital"), a registered FCM/RFED and NFA Member (ID #0339826). Your forex account is held and maintained at GAIN.

Ally Invest Forex LLC and Ally Financial Inc. are separate, but affiliated companies. View all Forex disclosures

Futures trading services are provided by Ally Invest Futures LLC member NFA. Trading privileges are subject to review and approval. Not all clients will qualify. View all Futures disclosures

Forex, futures, options and other leveraged products involve significant risk of loss and may not be suitable for all investors. Products that are traded on margin carry a risk that you may lose more than your initial deposit. Increasing leverage increases risk. Spot Gold and Silver contracts are not subject to regulation under the U.S. Commodity Exchange Act.

Forex and futures accounts are NOT PROTECTED by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC).

Products offered by Ally Invest, but not limited to, Ally Invest Advisors, Ally Invest Securities, Ally Invest Forex, and Ally Invest Futures are NOT FDIC INSURED, NOT BANK GUARANTEED, and MAY LOSE VALUE.