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February 1, 2008

The Index Simulation Concept

Don’t just expect the unexpected, prepare for it. Learn about a strategy you may want to consider using when the markets take unexpected turns in the free optionsXpress webinar The Index Simulation Concept.

Designed to help investors protect their portfolios in volatile markets, the goal of the Index Simulation strategy is to achieve the upside of an index, mutual fund or covered call portfolio and the downside of a fixed income instrument. Learn more about how this strategy may be able to help you shift risk.

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Index Simulation Concept
February 22, 9:00 PM ET

February 12, 2008

Phoenix Xpo ’08!

Register Today for $100 off the Admission Price! Pay only $99 for a weekend full of investing education!


-Ask seasoned investors specific questions about your portfolio

-Learn about using options as part of a long-term investing strategy

-Explore more complex strategies to help you advance your investing and potentially improve your portfolio


A weekend chock full of investing education, Phoenix Xpo ‘08 offers something for every level of investor. From basic strategies and definitions to more complex technical trading ideas, you’ll find a range of educational opportunities no matter your skill level.


Phoenix Xpo ’08
Arizona Grand Resort
March 14-16
Register today!

February 21, 2008

Seek and You Shall Find

Know the product, but not the symbol? Let us help.

New “Find Symbol” links throughout the optionsXpress site help speed your symbol search. Enter your search criteria or your best guess at a security symbol and Symbol Lookup will offer suggestions.

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It’s just one more way we simplify investing.


Log in and try it out today.


February 27, 2008

We could all use a little leverage from time to time...

Leverage has its advantages and disadvantages. Learn the best ways to make the most of Leverage in the optionsXpress webinar: Diagonal Spreads vs. Covered Calls

Discover ways to leverage yourself when trading covered calls as well as strategies to help you determine if you are over leveraged when trading diagonal spreads. You’ll also learn about how time decay may work against you for each strategy.

Offered on: February 28, 1:00 PM ET | March 12, 1:00 PM ET | March 26, 1:00 PM ET