tag:,2009:/2 2009-11-05T16:18:13Z The Latest News and Views from optionsXpress Movable Type 3.34 tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2009://2.960 2009-11-05T16:15:22Z 2009-11-05T16:18:13Z

We’ve added two new links to the Positions page to help make it easier for futures options traders to more efficiently manage their positions: - The Roll link takes your current futures options positions and auto-populates the closing and opening...

Marketing futures options traders to more efficiently manage their positions: - The Roll link takes your current futures options positions and auto-populates the closing and opening trades into a spread form. - The More link gives you the opportunity to quickly and easily buy or sell more of a position, add a note to the position, or add the position to a watch list. ]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2009://2.954 2009-11-03T18:48:39Z 2009-11-03T18:51:53Z

The Saved Orders tool can be a very convenient way to be ready to go when the time is right – you can set up and save up to 50 trades for future use without actually submitting them. But there’s...

Marketing Saved Orders tool can be a very convenient way to be ready to go when the time is right – you can set up and save up to 50 trades for future use without actually submitting them. But there’s still the not insignificant matter of deciding when, in fact, the time is right. That’s why we’ve added a new link on the Saved Orders page that will take you directly to our popular Trade Calculator, allowing you to break down the trade and better strategize your timing. ]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2009://2.948 2009-10-28T15:42:15Z 2009-10-28T16:01:11Z

At optionsXpress, we know that traders can never have too much information, which is why we're proud to offer two FREE daily e-newsletters: Every trading morning, Mike Zarembski and Rob Kurzatkowski brew up a satisfying blend of fundamental and technical...

Marketing FREE daily e-newsletters: Every trading morning, Mike Zarembski and Rob Kurzatkowski brew up a satisfying blend of fundamental and technical market analysis in XPRESSO – our daily futures newsletter. Equity and options traders, meanwhile, won’t want to miss the timely insight of Senior Vice President of Education Joe Cusick in his midday and afterhours editions of Xpound. Get the market information you need delivered right to your electronic doorstep. Subscribe to XPRESSO or Xpound today! ]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2009://2.947 2009-10-23T14:59:55Z 2009-10-27T20:23:40Z

With crude prices continuing to make headlines, the timing of our latest FREE webinar couldn’t be better. Join Mike Tosaw from Know Your Options on Monday, October 26 for a look at the many different ways to trade Oil at...

Marketing FREE webinar couldn’t be better. Join Mike Tosaw from Know Your Options on Monday, October 26 for a look at the many different ways to trade Oil at optionsXpress – from futures and options to ETFs and energy stocks. Find out if your portfolio could use a fill-up – sign up today. Know Your Options Inc. is an independent branch office of brokersXpress, LLC. Securities offered through: brokersXpress, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC a Registered Investment Adviser Corporate Office: 311 W. Monroe Street • Suite 1000 • Chicago, Illinois 60606 www.brokersxpress.com • 888.280.7030]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2009://2.945 2009-10-22T16:04:41Z 2009-10-22T16:07:32Z

We’ve all been there. A stagnant portfolio. A boring investment mix. A general lack of excitement. But it’s not always easy to come up with new ideas to get yourself out of an investing rut. That’s why optionsXpress has a...

Marketing The Dragon, peek over the shoulders of other like-minded investors with Trading Patterns, or discover new ways to use options with StrategyScan. You can even test out your new ideas risk-free using Virtual Trade. With so many products to trade and so many ways to trade them, don’t let a lack of good ideas prevent you from getting the most out of your portfolio. Check out these and all of our other great tools today. ]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2009://2.938 2009-10-16T14:24:23Z 2009-10-16T14:28:21Z

OX Mobile – our FREE trade-on-the-go mobile application – is now up and running for Android devices. Place stock, option and futures trades directly from your Android, and take advantage of the easy-to-use navigation system to get a full range...

Marketing OX Mobile – our FREE trade-on-the-go mobile application – is now up and running for Android devices. Place stock, option and futures trades directly from your Android, and take advantage of the easy-to-use navigation system to get a full range of timely market data, account information, trading tools, market news, and charts. Get moving today with OX Mobile for Android. 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,2009://2.932 2009-10-14T14:47:50Z 2009-10-14T14:49:36Z

If your idea of hunting for fall colors means hoping for more black than red in your portfolio, join Senior Vice President of Education Joe Cusick as he presents his “Five-Step Method for Trading More Intelligently to Meet Your Financial...

Marketing Joe Cusick as he presents his “Five-Step Method for Trading More Intelligently to Meet Your Financial Goals” during our FREE Investing Workshop in Boston, Massachusetts on Saturday, October 17. Sign up now to meet and mingle with a community of like-minded investors and learn how to trade with more confidence. ]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2009://2.921 2009-10-08T21:16:27Z 2009-10-08T21:19:28Z

Looking for new ideas? If you’re curious what other like-minded investors are trading here at optionsXpress, there’s never been a better time to find out with Trading PatternsSM. A number of recent upgrades to this popular tool make it even...

Marketing Trading PatternsSM. A number of recent upgrades to this popular tool make it even more attractive and useful for those trying to follow the money: Layout – View the results of your search as both a list and a relational graph – together on one page. Push Pins – Take advantage of this quick and easy way to plug your favorite stock, option or futures symbol into the tool. Futures – Now find out where other commodities traders are putting their money as well with new futures and futures option functionality. ]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2009://2.911 2009-10-05T19:24:36Z 2009-10-05T19:28:40Z

When it comes to options shopping, it’s good to be price sensitive. That is, options investors should know what factors go into the price they’re seeing, how strike price selection plays into strategic goals, and what circumstances might affect prices...

Marketing Tuesday, October 6 – Options Pricing Wednesday, October 7 – Picking the Right Strike Price Thursday, October 8 – Option Trader Spotlight: Vega & Theta Best of all, you can’t beat the price for these online sessions – reserve your FREE space today. ]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2009://2.906 2009-10-02T15:49:55Z 2009-10-02T15:51:47Z

Watch market action unfold in real time with new streaming chains for equity and futures options. Simply check the streaming box in the upper right corner of the chain for Calls, Puts, or Calls and Puts, and see quote changes...

Marketing streaming chains for equity and futures options. Simply check the streaming box in the upper right corner of the chain for Calls, Puts, or Calls and Puts, and see quote changes – including upticks in green and downticks in red – without having to manually refresh the data. Streaming chains are available only to those who qualify for streaming quotes. Streaming quotes are only provided to non-professional customers who accept the exchange streaming quote agreement. Customer must qualify as a non-professional subscriber in accordance with NASDAQ, NYSE and OPRA regulations. ]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2009://2.899 2009-09-29T15:02:44Z 2009-09-29T15:11:56Z

He may not leave his heart, but Senior Vice President of Education Joe Cusick definitely plans to pass along a little bit of knowledge as he brings his “Five-Step Method for Trading More Intelligently to Meet Your Financial Goals” to...

Marketing Joe Cusick definitely plans to pass along a little bit of knowledge as he brings his “Five-Step Method for Trading More Intelligently to Meet Your Financial Goals” to the West Coast during our FREE Investing Workshop in San Francisco, California on Saturday, October 3. Sign up now to meet and mingle with a community of like-minded investors, and learn how to trade with more confidence using the power of the optionsXpress platform. ]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2009://2.894 2009-09-24T14:17:52Z 2009-09-24T14:20:03Z

The latest optionsXpress site release features exciting new trendline functionality for our proprietary FleXCharts, including the Customization Center, which allows you to specify a variety of characteristics for current and future lines. Why settle for off-the-rack charts when you can...

Marketing FleXCharts, including the Customization Center, which allows you to specify a variety of characteristics for current and future lines. Why settle for off-the-rack charts when you can build the exact trendline you want to see? We give you plenty of variables to play with: Type – Extend the trendline in either direction Width – Thick or thin lines, the choice is yours Style – Choose solid or dotted lines Label – Show or hide the corresponding label End Points – Modify your selection for precise placement Color/Color Series – Choose one fixed color or a rotating cycle of colors Location – Manually control the coordinates of your lines (edit only) You’re not just a technician – you’re an artist. Start drawing today. ]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2009://2.891 2009-09-22T15:28:00Z 2009-09-22T15:32:01Z

Trying to find the options strategy that best fits your portfolio given your investment mix, experience level, and tolerance for risk? If you’re considering a spread, we’ve got a pair of FREE webinar presentations you won’t want to miss. On...

Marketing FREE webinar presentations you won’t want to miss. On Wednesday, September 23, Peter Lusk from the Options Institute at the CBOE asks the question Why Spreads? and, presumably, provides a few answers. After you’ve thought it through, be sure to join Peter’s CBOE colleague Marty Kearney a week later on Wednesday, September 30 for the nuts and bolts of actually getting your trade together in Entering Spread Orders – What to Look For. It’s a one-two punch of spreadable goodness and it’s completely FREE, so save your space online today. Multi-leg option strategies are subject to multiple commissions. Profits may be eroded by the commission expended to open and close the positions and other risks apply. ]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2009://2.888 2009-09-17T16:14:53Z 2009-09-17T16:16:21Z

The optionsXpress Autumn Education Tour continues with a stop in the beautiful Pacific Northwest for our Seattle/Bellevue Site Nite on Wednesday, September 23. This FREE three-hour session will help show you how easy it is to develop a trading plan,...

Marketing Seattle/Bellevue Site Nite on Wednesday, September 23. This FREE three-hour session will help show you how easy it is to develop a trading plan, find potential trading opportunities, and monitor and analyze your investments using the optionsXpress platform. Sign up now to reserve your seat for this great evening. ]]> tag:blog.optionsxpress.com,2009://2.882 2009-09-10T15:04:55Z 2009-09-10T15:07:41Z

Highs and lows may come and go, but somehow gold always manages to find its way back into the discussion. As prices once again flirt with the $1,000 mark, the recent run-up is a timely reminder of the role that...

Marketing gold always manages to find its way back into the discussion. As prices once again flirt with the $1,000 mark, the recent run-up is a timely reminder of the role that commodity futures and options can play in a well-balanced investment portfolio. How would your portfolio look with a touch of gold? Check out our wide array of FREE futures resources to start thinking about it: Metal Futures Starter Kit – Learn more about the ins and outs of trading gold and other metal futures at optionsXpress Going for Gold – Find out why gold is always on the minds of investors in this white paper XPRESSO – Get the latest insight on gold and other commodities with commentary from our in-house futures analysts delivered right to your inbox every morning ]]>