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| optionsXpress* is the online
option & stock brokerage for self-directed investors
who want to use options to protect portfolios, increase
investment income, and maximize returns on stock movements.
With its suite of proprietary, innovative tools, optionsXpress
reduces the mystery and complexity of options and
ensures that users can identify, evpartaluate and
then execute suitable options investment opportunities.
David Kalt, James Gray, and Ned Bennett came together
to form optionsXpress in late 1999, pouring their
30 years of option industry experience into the firm.
OptionsXpress.com is privately held and is a member
of NASD, SIPC, CBOE, ISE and BOX. |
Contact information: |
| Corporate Address: 39 S LaSalle St.
Suite 220, Chicago, IL 60603-1608 |
Customer Service: |
| Phone number: |
888-280-8020 |
| Customer Service Hours: |
8 am to 5 pm, CST |
| Online/Chat Customer Service Available: |
YES; available 8am-5pm CST |
Other Contact
Information: |
| Trading Desk phone: |
312-629-3344 |
| International phone: |
888-280-8020 |
| New Accounts: |
888-280-8020 |
| New Accounts URL: |
new account |
| Tech Support E-mail: |
info@optionsxpress.com |
| New Accounts E-mail: |
info@optionsxpress.com |
Background Information: |
| Memberships: |
NASD, SIPC, CBOE, ISE and BOX |
| Online Since: |
2000 |
| Clearing Firm: |
Goldman Sachs Execution & Clearing |
| *optionsXpress and Xecute are
registered service marks of optionsXpress Holdings,
Inc. OptionSmart.com is not affiliated with optionsXpress.
optionsXpress does not sponsor or endorse the
services and products of this website. |
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| Investrade is a division of Chicago
area brokerage firm Regal Discount Securities, Inc.,
Member NASD, SIPC, founded in 1975 by President and
CEO George Bokios. Mr. Bokios was a founding member
of the Chicago Board Options Exchange and established
Investrade's division in 1997. Investrade appeals
to customers with various trading needs; from those
monitoring their own finances to customers seeking
investment advice from a fixed income specialist.
In addition to longevity in the options markets, experienced
and specialized brokers have the ability to handle
complex option trades and strategies in this expanding
industry segment. Competitive strengths in pricing,
exceptional execution, and directing orders to exchanges
of customer preference through a broker all enforce
Investrade's leadership in the discount brokerage
industry.
Whether you are an active trader or want the benefits
of online investing, Investrade offers an array
of products and services including stocks, options,
mutual funds, fixed income securities, auto trading
of advisor recommendations, and no-fee IRAs. National
headquarters are located at 950 Milwaukee Avenue,
Suite 307 Glenview, IL 60025. For more information
call 1-800-498-7120 |
Contact information: |
| Corporate Address: 1400 Colonial Blvd.
Suite 14 Ft. Myers, FL 33907 |
Customer Service: |
| Phone number: |
1-800-498-7120 |
| Customer Service Hours: |
8:00am - 8:00pm EST |
| Online/Chat Customer Service Available: |
NO |
Other Contact
Information: |
| Trading Desk phone: |
1-800-498-7120 |
| International phone: |
1-847-375-6080 |
| Touch Tone phone: |
1-800-498-7121 |
| New Accounts: |
1-800-498-7120 |
| New Accounts URL: |
new account |
| Tech Support E-mail: |
support@investrade.com |
| New Accounts E-mail: |
support@investrade.com |
Background Information: |
| Memberships: |
NASD, SIPC |
| Online Since: |
1997 |
| Offline Since: |
1975 |
| Parent Company: |
Regal Discount Securities, Inc. |
| Clearing Firm: |
Penson Financial Services |
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| AOS provides premium execution for individuals
and institutions. Customer may take advantage of option
principal assistance and premium floor broker execution.
AOS will deliver with the emphasis on being helpful.
The marginal commissions charged are among the industry's
lowest, while the professional execution utilized
is among the industry's finest. This combination will
assist any trader in becoming more successful. AOS
has been offering AUTO-TRADE to advisory subscribers
for 9 yrs. AOS is the discount broker that offers
premium service.
Technology has allowed any broker to offer low
commissions. AOS strives to offer both, low commissions
and professional service. We pride ourselves on
giving all clients the best possible executions
and having a 100% completion record on all advisory
reccomendations. Call our option professional at 1-800-569-3330 or sign up online at http://www.aosbroker.com |
Contact information: |
| Corporate Address: 311 S Wacker St,
Ste 1525 Chicago, IL 60606 |
Customer Service: |
| Phone number: |
800-569-3330 |
| Customer Service Hours: |
7:00 am - 5:00 pm cst |
| Online/Chat Customer Service Available: |
NO |
Other Contact
Information: |
| Trading Desk phone: |
800-591-8243 |
| International phone: |
312-253-0385 |
| New Accounts: |
800-569-3330 |
| New Accounts URL: |
new account |
| Tech Support E-mail: |
service@aosbroker.com |
| New Accounts E-mail: |
service@aosbroker.com |
Background Information: |
| Memberships: |
NASD, NFA, MSRB, SIPC |
| Online Since: |
2001 |
| Offline Since: |
1994 |
| Clearing Firm: |
FiServ Securities |
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| thinkorswim, Inc. is a privately held
company founded in 1999 to give self-directed option
traders the tools they had dreamed of but didn't expect
to actually find. We're committed to great fills,
fast executions, keeping commissions low and the software
free. Appropriately located at ground-zero of derivatives
trading, Chicago, IL, thinkorswim encompasses retail
stock, option and futures brokerage, institutional
and high-net worth asset management, RED Option Advisory,
and Liquid professional trading platform. thinkorswim
is built to handle our clients' most strenuous demands.
We recognize the complexity of option trading, and
the company is staffed with option industry veterans
to answer the most challenging questions and solve
the most difficult problems. We review and update
our technology continuously to offer clients the fastest,
most seamless order routing, trade analysis, and position
monitoring available. If you're looking to start trading
options like a professional, welcome aboard. We're
ready for you. |
Contact information: |
| Corporate Address: 3304 N. Lincoln Ave,
Chicago IL 60657 |
Customer Service: |
| Phone number: |
1-866-839-1100 (Toll Free) |
| Customer Service Hours: |
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST (Mon-Thurs)
6:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST (Fri) |
| Online/Chat Customer Service
Available: |
YES |
Other Contact
Information: |
| Trading Desk phone: |
1-866-839-1100 ext. 2 (or press 9 then 3220) |
| International phone: |
1-866-839-1100 |
| New Accounts: |
1-773-435-3220 ext. 1 |
| New Accounts URL: |
new account |
| Tech Support E-mail: |
tech@thinkorswim.com |
| New Accounts E-mail: |
account@thinkorswim.com |
| General Help: |
help@thinkorswim.com |
| Tradedesk E-mail: |
tradedesk@thinkorswim.com |
Background Information: |
| Memberships: |
SPIC, NASD |
| Online Since: |
2001 |
| Offline Since: |
1999 |
| Clearing Firm: |
Penson Financial Services |
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| TradeKing is a nationally licensed online
broker with a mission to help investors become smarter,
more empowered stock and options traders. In addition
to our fair and simple pricing - just $4.95 per trade,
plus 65 cents per option contract - we offer all clients
the same white-glove customer service, intuitive trading
platform and advanced suite of trading tools no matter
how often they trade, or the size of their account.
In August 2007, SmartMoney Magazine rated TradeKing
the "Best Discount Online Broker" for the
second year in a row.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all
investors. Please read Characteristics and Risks
of Standardized Options available at www.tradeking.com/ODD
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Contact information: |
| Corporate Address: Boca Raton, Fla.
(headquarters), Charlotte, NC |
Customer Service: |
| Phone number: |
877-495-5464 (Available 8am –
6pm ET, Monday - Friday), 561-988-0131(Fax) |
Customer Service Hours:
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST (Mon-Fri) |
Online/Chat
Customer Service Available: |
YES |
Other Contact
Information: |
Trading Desk phone: |
877-495-5464 (Available 8am – 6pm ET, Monday
- Friday) |
International phone: |
877-495-5464 (Available 8am – 6pm ET, Monday
- Friday) |
New Accounts: |
877-495-5464 (Available 8am – 6pm ET, Monday
- Friday) |
New Accounts URL: |
new
account |
Tech Support E-mail: |
service@tradeking.com |
New Accounts E-mail: |
service@tradeking.com |
General Help: |
service@tradeking.com |
Tradedesk E-mail: |
service@tradeking.com
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Background Information: |
Memberships: |
FINRA, ISE, SIPC |
Online Since: |
2005 |
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| eOption was created with
the goal of giving strategy traders the edge. Complex
order entry is made simple by combining strategy-centric
trading capabilities and one-click closeout of multi-leg
orders. Our web-based platform allows you to trade
up to 4-legs from a single screen and displays a real-time
quote on each leg of an order, as well as on the overall
strategy. Direct access trading and multiple platforms
for active traders are also available, giving clients
a powerful suite of trading tools and solutions.
eOption offers fast and accurate execution capabilities
on all major exchanges, simple order entry and ultra
low per contract option pricing. As a diversified
financial services firm, eOption also offers stocks,
mutual funds, fixed income products, and no-fee
IRAs.
For accurate and straightforward trading, access
to experienced brokers, and great value: Exercise
your option to save with eOption.
eOption is a division of Regal Securities, Inc.
National headquarters are located at 950 Milwaukee
Avenue, Suite 101, Glenview, IL 60025 with branch
and local offices nationwide. |
Contact information: |
| Corporate Address: 950 Milwaukee Avenue,
Suite 101, Glenview, IL 60025 |
Customer Service: |
| Phone number: |
Toll-free: 1-888-793-5333
Outside N. America: 1-847-375-6080
Fax: 1-877-367-8466 |
Customer Service Hours:
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Mon. - Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST |
Online/Chat
Customer Service Available: |
N/A |
Other Contact
Information: |
Trading Desk phone: |
Toll-free: 1-888-793-5333
Outside N. America: 1-847-375-6080
Fax: 1-877-367-8466 |
International phone: |
Toll-free: 1-888-793-5333
Outside N. America: 1-847-375-6080
Fax: 1-877-367-8466 |
New Accounts: |
Toll-free: 1-888-793-5333
Fax: 1-800-349-9552 |
New Accounts URL: |
new
account |
Tech Support E-mail: |
support@eoption.com |
New Accounts E-mail: |
support@eoption.com |
General Help: |
support@eoption.com |
Tradedesk E-mail: |
support@eoption.com
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Background Information: |
Memberships: |
FINRA, SIPC |
Online Since: |
N/A |
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Brokerage firm specializing in Auto-trading.
Offers FREE Level II quotes, intra-day charting, fast
confirmations, low commissions, day trading direct
access software and top-notch customer service.
With SpeedTrader, you get it all, over 35 direct access trading connections including: streaming real-time market data, intelligent order routing, watch lists, customizable charts, alerts to help protect your positions, stocks, options, futures, forex trading, for day trading and online trading and more... |
Contact information: |
| Corporate Adderess: Stock USA Investments,
SpeedTrader.com, 1717 Route 6, Suite 101, Carmel,
NY 10512, U.S.A. |
Customer Service: |
| Phone number: |
New York Telephone:
Toll Free: 1.800.874.3039
Direct: 1.845.225.5132
Fax: 1.845.622.4878
Florida Telephone:
Toll Free: 1.800.874.3039 ex:800
Direct: 1.845.225.5132 ex:800
Fax: 1.561.820.8701 |
Customer Service Hours:
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New-York: 8:30am - 5:30 pm EST
Florida: 8:30am - 5:30 pm EST |
Online/Chat
Customer Service Available: |
Yes |
Other Contact
Information: |
Trading Desk phone: |
New York Telephone:
Toll Free: 1.800.874.3039
Direct: 1.845.225.5132
Fax: 1.845.622.4878
Florida Telephone:
Toll Free: 1.800.874.3039 ex:800
Direct: 1.845.225.5132 ex:800
Fax: 1.561.820.8701 |
International phone: |
New York Telephone:
Toll Free: 1.800.874.3039
Direct: 1.845.225.5132
Fax: 1.845.622.4878
Florida Telephone:
Toll Free: 1.800.874.3039 ex:800
Direct: 1.845.225.5132 ex:800
Fax: 1.561.820.8701 |
New Accounts: |
New York Telephone:
Toll Free: 1.800.874.3039
Direct: 1.845.225.5132
Fax: 1.845.622.4878
Florida Telephone:
Toll Free: 1.800.874.3039 ex:800
Direct: 1.845.225.5132 ex:800
Fax: 1.561.820.8701 |
New Accounts URL: |
new
account |
Tech Support E-mail: |
N/A |
New Accounts E-mail: |
N/A |
General Help: |
N/A |
Tradedesk E-mail: |
N/A |
Background Information: |
Memberships: |
FINRA, SIPC, NFA |
Online Since: |
N/A |
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| Global AutoTrading specializes in autotrading fast moving instruments like options, spreads and other combinations. US & International traders are welcome. Global AutoTrading uses Interactive Brokers, which has commissions as low as $1 per equity trades and $0.70 per option contract. |
Contact information: |
| Corporate Adderess: N/A |
Customer Service: |
Phone number: |
N/A |
Customer Service Hours: |
N/A |
Online/Chat
Customer Service Available: |
Yes |
Other Contact
Information: |
Trading Desk phone: |
N/A |
International phone: |
N/A |
New Client Enquiries: |
contact Global AutoTrading |
New Accounts URL: |
new
account |
Tech Support E-mail: |
N/A |
New Accounts E-mail: |
N/A |
General Help: |
N/A |
Tradedesk E-mail: |
N/A
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Background Information: |
Memberships: |
Registered Investment Advisor (SEC-801-67562) |
Online Since: |
2007 |
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