Online Options and Futures Research Tools

We have a wide selection of tools for researching, evaluating and executing options and futures trades.  These are web based tools, so no additional software is needed.  They're all at your fingertips once you open your online trading account.  All of our research tools are free of charge regardless of the size of your account, or how often you trade. Here are a few of our tools:

• Dragon®: Looking for option trades based on volume, volatility or open interest? The Dragon scans the market for the top 50 stocks and their corresponding options based on the criteria you select. Search for trading opportunities based on stock or options activity, changes in implied volatility, %change, and P/E plays.
• StrategyScan®: StrategyScan is a great way to search for opportunities based on your criteria, assess the profit and loss potential of each trade, and review how different strategies may be used to help pursue your investment goals.
• Screener®: Filter possible trades based on price, volatility or other indicators like volume, P/E ratio, Dividend as %, and more. The Screener can also identify possible covered call strategies, opportunities for naked puts, and other options trading possibilities.
• Pricer®: Based on the Black Scholes options pricing model, the Option Pricer displays the theoretical value of an option as determined by the criteria you enter. See how a change in any one of these variables may affect the value of a particular option.
• Chains: View a streaming quote book for each option, see underlying security charts, determine an option's intrinsic and time value, build a complex spread and place trades with just one click.
• Trade Calculator: Will quickly display, in plain English, the buying power required and potential profit or loss of a trade before you place it.
• Xpress Charts: Apply more than 100 technical studies with our Customizable Charts. You can display potential trade opportunities based on your selections in these fields: market capitalization, time frame, price range, chart pattern, and market direction. Free real-time streaming charts!
• Virtual Trading: Gives you the ability to test or hone your online trading skills using real markets and real strategies, but fake money. The Virtual Trade screens are almost identical to our regular order entry platform including customized order screens for advanced trading strategies. Best of all, it's completely free and can be used before you fund your real account! All you have to do to start using our Virtual Trading system is open an account at CFG.
• Standard & Poor's® Stock Reports (PDF): In addition to Morningtar® ratings on mutual funds, we provide S&P Reports on nearly 5000 stocks. You can even get intraday updates when new or breaking research notes are added.

Options and Futures Trading Educational Resources

We offer online education tools and webinars that teach various levels of trading sophistication from investing 101 to advanced options and futures trading strategies.  We also offer live seminars on various trading subjects.  Finally, there are Xpress Guides® to teach you how to use all of the tools we offer.  Whether you're a first time investor or an expert trader, these resources will be of value to you. If you'd like to use these online research and educational tools for your trading decisions, all you have to do is open an account. Check out our low commission and fee structure or compare our combination of low fees and extensive services to your current broker to help you make your decision.

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1 "Best Online Broker" and "4-1/2 Stars" by Barron's, 3/6/06, 3/7/05, 3/8/04, 3/10/03, based on: Trade Execution; Trade Tech; Usability; Offerings; Research; Portfolio Reports; Access/Help; Costs. Barron's is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company © 2006.

2"Best of the Web" & "Favorite Site" 9/15/06, based on investor tools and educational services. FORBES, and other names of FORBES products referenced herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of FORBES Management Co., Inc. © 2006.

3"The Best Online Broker" by Kiplinger's 7/06, based on: Commissions/Fees; Executions; Margin Rates; Interest on Cash; Maximum Fund Transaction Fee; Responsiveness/Broker Knowledge; Research; Web Site; Cost-Basis Data; Conduct. Kiplinger's is a trademark of The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc. © 2006

*brokersXpress uses all the same technology that powers optionsXpress®, the top-rated online broker-dealer in Barron's 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 online broker surveys and the first broker-dealer ever to receive Barron's 4 ½ star rating (see the March 10, 2003, March 8, 2004, March 7, 2005, and March 6, 2006 issues).* brokersXpress , LLC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of optionsXpress Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

All securities products and services are offered through brokersXpress, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC,  a Registered Investment Advisor and Registered CFTC Introducing Broker/NFA Member. Online trading has inherent risks due to system response and access times that vary due to market conditions, system performance and other factors. Options involve substantial risk and are not suitable for all investors. Individuals should not enter into option transactions until they have read and understood the risk disclosure explained in Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options (PDF), published by and available from the Options Clearing Corporation by calling 1-888-678-4667.  Futures involve substantial risk and are not appropriate for all investors.  Individuals should not enter into futures transactions until they have read and understood the risk disclosure explained in Risk Disclosure Statement for Futures & Options (PDF).  Both the options and futures risk disclosure documents are available from Charles Clark, 7300 W 110th St Suite 700, Overland Park, KS 66210, (800) 797-1979. Privacy policy is available upon request. All rights reserved. © 2006 brokersXpress, LLC. Corporate address: 311 West Monroe, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL  60606; phone (888) 280-7030.