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Cobra Trading
Cobra Trading traces its current offering to 2004 and Chadd Hessing. Unlike a generic brokerage description, its defining characteristic is that it is designed for professional day traders who need short locates, routing control and specialized support. The business combines execution or portfolio access with the account servicing described in this profile. The company is privately held or not separately listed, so no public market capitalization is available.
Strengths
- Is designed for professional day traders who need short locates, routing control and specialized support
Drawbacks
- At Cobra Trading, the feature set that distinguishes Cobra Trading can add complexity, service charges or eligibility rules that a buy-and-hold customer may never use
Profile
What you can trade
Cobra Trading supports U.S. stocks, ETFs and listed options, with additional instruments limited to the specific disclosures and permissions of this brokerage rather than a universal product catalog.
Account types
The standard Cobra Trading relationship is a self-directed taxable account with cash or approved margin. Retirement, joint and entity registrations are offered only where the broker’s current forms permit them. The registration structure reflects the fact that the service is designed for professional day traders who need short locates, routing control and specialized support.
Platform
Cobra Trading provides web and mobile account access; desktop software, APIs and third-party integrations are available only where specifically supported. The resulting workflow is tailored to a business that is designed for professional day traders who need short locates, routing control and specialized support.
Who it suits
Best suited to Cobra Trading customers whose principal requirement is the capability described in this profile, rather than investors choosing a broker only because of a zero-commission headline.
Where it is offered
Cobra Trading is principally offered to eligible U.S. residents who can supply a Social Security number, domestic address and tax certification. Policies for territories, citizens living abroad and international applicants are specific to this firm.
Regulation and sources
Official website: https://cobratrading.com/ Regulatory status should be verified through FINRA BrokerCheck, SEC/IAPD, NFA BASIC, state regulators or applicable alternative-asset disclosures. Last verified: 2026-08-11.