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The only 401k I have found that will allow you trade options is Etrade, but they will only give you Level 1 trading permissions (https://us.etrade.com/e/t/invest/options_strategies). A lot of other brokers will allow you to trade other strategies in an IRA. I know from experience that you...

I just found out that Etrade will allow you to trade options in their 401k. The commissions are terrible compared to IB, but it's still worth it to me. I don't think they will allow you to short stock though.

Great info! That's exactly what I was looking for. Unfortunately I waited until the last minute so there is no way I can get this done for the 2012 tax year. I'll have to do a SEP-IRA this year and the 401k next year.

I am currently deciding whether to open a 401k or an IRA. The 401k is my preferred choice as the contribution limits are higher, but I have not been able to find a broker that allows the trading of options in a 401k, whereas many brokers offer options trading in an IRA. Does anyone know of a...