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Public Options
Founded or launched in 2019 by Jannick Malling and Leif Abraham, Public Options uses a simplified interface and transparent per-contract pricing for approved options customers. Its service model, regulatory registrations and custody arrangements should be considered together because the customer-facing name may span more than one legal entity. The service is not separately listed and therefore has no standalone market capitalization.
Strengths
- Uses a simplified interface and transparent per-contract pricing for approved options customers
Drawbacks
- At Public Options, the feature set that distinguishes Public Options can add complexity, service charges or eligibility rules that a buy-and-hold customer may never use
Profile
What you can trade
Public makes approved U.S. equity and index options, multi-leg orders and supported underlying shares available through this options-specific experience; permission levels determine usable strategies.
Account types
The standard Public Options 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 uses a simplified interface and transparent per-contract pricing for approved options customers.
Platform
Public Options 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 uses a simplified interface and transparent per-contract pricing for approved options customers.
Who it suits
Best suited to Public Options 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
Public Options 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://public.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.