Stock Trading - optionsXpress

Barron's, Forbes, Kiplinger's and Smart Money have all recognized optionsXpress as one of the world leaders in online stock trading; we also distinguish this first-class broker as the best with the "TopTenREVIEWS Gold Award." Both the seasoned investor and the young trader will find this service user-friendly, educational and containing the advanced tools needed to create profitable investment strategies.

The Company offers brokerage platform that caters to both novice and expert investors. optionsXpress Novice investors are provided with, among other things, both educational and research material and customer support all via a customer-friendly interface.

The Company's Xspreads technology simplifies and expedites the execution of its customers' combination trades.This bulletin board service is offered for informational and educational purposes to account holders of optionsXpress. The Xspreads Order Book electronically displays customers' orders, thereby creating greater transparency in the market, resulting in increased liquidity for both the Company's customers and the broader marketplace.