tag:,2010:/2 2010-07-08T20:23:25Z The Latest News and Views from optionsXpress Movable Type 3.34 tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2010://2.1493 2010-07-08T20:19:39Z 2010-07-08T20:23:25Z

Is your “what I did on my summer vacation” essay feeling a little light so far? Maybe we can help. Put your Monday nights to good use over the next several weeks with our Introduction to Options webinar series. From...

Marketing Introduction to Options webinar series. From the opening lingo lesson through four basic options trading strategies over the ensuing weeks, this is a lineup that options newcomers won’t want to miss. Best of all, unlike the many sequels and franchises clogging up your local multiplex, these sessions are delivered right to your air-conditioned desktop for FREE. So check out one or sign up for the whole series and make the most of what’s left of summer. Part I: Options Terminology – July 12 at 7:30 PM Part II: Long Calls – July 19 at 7:30 PM Part III: Short Calls – July 26 at 7:30 PM Part IV: Long Puts – August 2 at 7:30 PM Part V: Short Puts – August 9 at 7:30 PM (All times CDT) ]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2010://2.1480 2010-07-01T16:38:09Z 2010-07-01T16:45:40Z

As the flags roll out and the grills fire up this holiday weekend, just a reminder of a couple of great ways to celebrate your trading independence at optionsXpress: OX Mobile Don’t be tied down by your portfolio – experience...

Marketing OX Mobile Don’t be tied down by your portfolio – experience the freedom of on-the-go trading for your mobile device. Xtend Take control and create your own customized trading environment with our downloadable active-trader platform. optionsXpress is not liable for connectivity issues with your mobile service provider. Contact your mobile service provider regarding connectivity and functionality issues. Mobile service provider internet usage costs may apply. Company names, photos, products, services and branding related to mobile devices and related software may be service marks or registered trademarks ("Marks") of their respective owners, which owners retain all legal rights. Use of the mobile devices and related software is subject to the respective provider's terms and conditions or standard software license agreement. The use of these Marks is not a representation that optionsXpress is affiliated with, sponsors, endorses, is sponsored by, endorsed by, or affiliated with the mobile device, related software or Mark owners.]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2010://2.1459 2010-06-22T20:09:17Z 2010-06-22T20:12:58Z

Why should kids have all the day camp fun this summer? If you’re looking for a worthwhile item to add to the list of things you did over summer vacation this year, come join optionsXpress Senior Vice President of Education...

Marketing Joe Cusick for our FREE New York / New Jersey full-day workshop on Saturday, June 26. Joe may not share his recipe for perfect s’mores, but he’ll definitely let you in on our Five-Step Method for Trading More Intelligently to Meet Your Financial Goals. So come out and beat the heat with Joe and a community of like-minded campers, and learn how to trade with more confidence using the power of optionsXpress. Saturday, June 26 – NY/NJ Workshop ]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2010://2.1443 2010-06-15T20:13:21Z 2010-06-15T20:16:48Z

You can’t build a portfolio without the right tools, which is why optionsXpress gives traders a full suite of the most innovative and powerful trading tools around. But even the right tools aren’t worth much if you aren’t sure what...

Marketing full suite of the most innovative and powerful trading tools around. But even the right tools aren’t worth much if you aren’t sure what to do with them. That’s why new traders – or those new to optionsXpress – will want to spend a couple of hours on Wednesday, June 16 learning how to get the most out of our great market screening tools and data-rich charts. Find out how to see the market like never before – sign up for these FREE sessions today. Screening Tools – June 16 at 3:30 PM (CDT) Charts – June 16 at 8:30 PM (CDT) ]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2010://2.1433 2010-06-10T20:16:04Z 2010-06-10T20:37:25Z

Active traders, your platform is ready. Xtend is here – our downloadable platform designed specifically for dialed-in, active traders. Fresh out of beta and fully customizable to fit to your trading style, Xtend gives you the control and flexibility to...

Marketing Xtend is here – our downloadable platform designed specifically for dialed-in, active traders. Fresh out of beta and fully customizable to fit to your trading style, Xtend gives you the control and flexibility to stay ahead of fast-changing market conditions: - Rearrange your trading environment on the fly with drag-and-drop ease - Trade your way with one-click strategy trading, basket trading, ladder trading and more - Set up quick access to the tools and resources you use most often So this summer, get active and seize the trade with Xtend (find out how you can even trade free for three months)! ]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2010://2.1423 2010-06-07T19:33:47Z 2010-06-07T19:36:54Z

Lazy river or wild waterslide? There’s no telling whether summer will bring option traders smooth sailing or a trip through the rapids in the markets, so the best plan may be to simply be prepared for anything. And the best...

Marketing volatility. Get started with two great back-to-back takes on this crucial phenomenon from a couple of market veterans. Then grab hold of your inner tube and jump in. Learn More About Volatility Through Options Skew – Steve Meizinger June 8 at 1:30 PM (CDT) 3 Key Factors to Forecasting and Surviving Wild Market Volatility – Dan Sheridan June 9 at 1:00 PM (CDT)]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2010://2.1413 2010-06-02T21:27:34Z 2010-06-02T21:29:59Z

OX Mobile users can now switch between multiple linked accounts quickly and easily – without having to log in and out of each individual account – from the following OX Mobile pages: - Positions - Balances - Trade - Orders...

Marketing OX Mobile users can now switch between multiple linked accounts quickly and easily – without having to log in and out of each individual account – from the following OX Mobile pages: - Positions - Balances - Trade - Orders Once you’ve switched accounts, the switch carries over to all other pages. Get moving with OX Mobile today (LINK) and start loving the links. optionsXpress is not liable for connectivity issues with your mobile service provider. Contact your mobile service provider regarding connectivity and functionality issues. Mobile service provider internet usage costs may apply. Company names, photos, products, services and branding related to mobile devices and related software may be service marks or registered trademarks ("Marks") of their respective owners, which owners retain all legal rights. Use of the mobile devices and related software is subject to the respective provider's terms and conditions or standard software license agreement. The use of these Marks is not a representation that optionsXpress is affiliated with, sponsors, endorses, is sponsored by, endorsed by, or affiliated with the mobile device, related software or Mark owners. ]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2010://2.1405 2010-05-28T19:26:46Z 2010-05-28T19:29:15Z

Multitasking traders will love the new tab functionality we’ve added to our proprietary Streaming Charts. Because with the ability to show multiple charts at once, there are all kinds of ways to get more done: - Load all of your...

Marketing Streaming Charts. Because with the ability to show multiple charts at once, there are all kinds of ways to get more done: - Load all of your positions from the symbol box with one click - Load all of the tickers from a Watch List with one click - Save your customized tab configurations for future use Free streaming charts are only provided to non-professional customers who accept the exchange streaming chart agreement. Customer must qualify as a non-professional subscriber in accordance with NASDAQ, NYSE and OPRA regulations.]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2010://2.1389 2010-05-21T19:03:45Z 2010-05-21T19:07:04Z

So you like the idea of options, but have no idea what to actually do with them? No worries – that’s what we’re here for. Our webinar presentations are a great way to brush up on the ins and outs...

Marketing idea of options, but have no idea what to actually do with them? No worries – that’s what we’re here for. Our webinar presentations are a great way to brush up on the ins and outs of options – for FREE. Get a little investing inspiration with three trading strategies in three days: May 24 at 7:30 PM – ETF Option Strategies May 25 at 8:00 PM – Short Calls May 26 at 1:00 PM – Iron Condors (All times CDT) ]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2010://2.1382 2010-05-19T19:44:56Z 2010-05-19T19:51:38Z

Fast-moving markets mean it’s more important than ever to stay on top of your trading even when you’re busy with something else. That’s why we developed the optionsXpress Chrome Extension for Google Chrome users. The optionsXpress Extension lets you view...

Marketing optionsXpress Chrome Extension for Google Chrome users. The optionsXpress Extension lets you view up-to-date account information at any time without leaving the web page you’re currently browsing, and gives you fast access to all of the important market data and analysis you need, including: - Real-time Dow, NASDAQ, and S&P 500 quotes - Real-time stock and futures quotes, including those on your watch lists - The most recent updates from our three blogs – Xpound, Xpresso, and XpressBlog - Current optionsXpress account positions, balances, and order statuses - Updated 1-day, 3-month, and 1-year charts - Links to the most popular pages on the optionsXpress site Learn more about adding the optionsXpress Extension to your Google Chrome browser. ]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2010://2.1370 2010-05-13T20:12:01Z 2010-05-13T20:16:03Z

Every site upgrade at optionsXpress includes several items brought to our attention via trader feedback to our Wish List. Our latest release is no exception, with tweaks and refinements to a number of popular features designed to give the people...

Marketing Wish List. Our latest release is no exception, with tweaks and refinements to a number of popular features designed to give the people what they want. Here’s a quick sample: The Plots Thicken Adding a second plot date to a graph on the Trade & Probability Calculator is now easier than ever before thanks to a new drag-and-drop slide function (see below). Found! Our site-wide search function has been technologically enhanced to deliver a deeper and more efficient search process than ever before. Strikes 1-2-3 Information in our option chains can now be sorted by strike price simply by clicking on convenient new up and down arrows. Trade & Probability Calculator]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2010://2.1363 2010-05-11T15:41:57Z 2010-05-11T15:46:34Z

optionsXpress is for lovers – lovers of free investing education, that is, as Senior Vice President of Education Joe Cusick heads to the Old Dominion this week for a pair of great presentations. On Thursday, May 13, investors in Virginia...

Marketing Joe Cusick heads to the Old Dominion this week for a pair of great presentations. On Thursday, May 13, investors in Virginia Beach can learn how to get the most out of their online trading with a three-hour tour of the tools and trade screens of the optionsXpress site. Then Joe's off to Arlington on Saturday, May 15 for a full-day workshop outlining his “Five-Step Method for Trading More Intelligently to Meet Your Financial Goals.” Yes, Virginia, there is a way to trade with more power and confidence – come learn how to do it at optionsXpress during one of these informative sessions! Thursday, May 13 – Virginia Beach Site Nite Saturday, May 15 – Arlington Workshop ]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2010://2.1355 2010-05-07T14:08:41Z 2010-05-07T14:14:45Z

Even with summer approaching and the school year winding down, the education is rolling right along here at optionsXpress. The week of May 10-14 is shaping up as a particularly busy one for options webinars, so get out your day...

Marketing education is rolling right along here at optionsXpress. The week of May 10-14 is shaping up as a particularly busy one for options webinars, so get out your day planner and set aside some time to join us online for these FREE sessions: May 10 at 1:00 PM – Order Entry and Advanced Order Features From basic to complex, all explained simply. May 10 at 7:30 PM – How to Potentially Use Volatility to Your Advantage with Bob Lang Market movement doesn’t have to make you sick. May 11 at 1:00 PM – Combining ETFs and Options to Create a Trading Strategy A DIY options strategy that you can build at home. May 11 at 8:00 PM – Intro to Options Part II: Long Call Don’t worry if you didn’t see the first one. May 12 at 1:00 PM – Comparing Straddles and Strangles Note: This is not a rodeo course. May 12 at 3:00 PM – Vertical vs. Diagonal – What’s the Difference in the Options World? Perfect for the directionally challenged. (All times CDT) ]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2010://2.1350 2010-05-05T20:53:15Z 2010-05-05T20:57:33Z

The new options symbol format has been added to the OX Mobile platform on all of the following systems/devices: - BlackBerry - iPhone - Palm webOS - Android - Windows Mobile Be sure to get the latest software update for...

Marketing options symbol format has been added to the OX Mobile platform on all of the following systems/devices: - BlackBerry - iPhone - Palm webOS - Android - Windows Mobile Be sure to get the latest software update for symbology on your mobile device. Company names, photos, products, services and branding related to mobile devices and related software may be service marks or registered trademarks ("Marks") of their respective owners, to which owners retain all legal rights. Use of the mobile devices and related software is subject to the respective provider's terms and conditions or standard software license agreement. The use of these Marks is not a representation that optionsXpress is affiliated with, sponsors, endorses, is sponsored by, endorsed by, or affiliated with the mobile device, related software or Mark owners. ]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2010://2.1333 2010-04-28T14:41:21Z 2010-04-28T14:44:10Z

Research is just one of the important topics that optionsXpress Senior Vice President of Education Joe Cusick will cover this weekend when he visits the Research Triangle area of North Carolina for a FREE full-day workshop on the “Five-Step Method...

Marketing Joe Cusick will cover this weekend when he visits the Research Triangle area of North Carolina for a FREE full-day workshop on the “Five-Step Method for Trading More Intelligently to Meet Your Financial Goals.” Come out to meet and mingle with Joe and a community of like-minded investors, and learn how to trade with more confidence using the power of optionsXpress. Saturday, May 1 – Raleigh Workshop ]]>