TradeKing Executives Discuss Forces Driving Phenomenal Growth in Options Market at FIA/OIC Conference in New York

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(EON:Enhanced Online News)--Three top executives at online broker dealer TradeKing (www.tradeking.com) have been tapped to lead the program at the upcoming FIA and OIC New York Equity Options Conference (www.futuresindustry.org/new-york-equity-options-conference.asp) on September 8 and 9 in Manhattan, drawing on TradeKing’s expertise in the options trading market. TradeKing CEO Don Montanaro will lead the “Positioning for Growth” panel, which will discuss the incredible growth that the options business has experienced over the last several years, and how firms can respond to the increasing interest in equity options shown by both individual and institutional traders. Approximately half of TradeKing’s business is in options trades, so company executives are uniquely positioned to discuss the growth in the industry.

Vice President Christopher Sandel, is serving as chairman of the conference and responsible for directing all aspects of the event from session planning to execution. Brian Overby, senior options analyst at TradeKing, will participate in the “Online Retail Business” panel and provide his insight as an experienced options educator and mentor.

For more information about the program schedule, please visit: www.futuresindustry.org/2008-new-york-equity-options-program.asp

WHAT:		FIA and OIC New York Equity Options Conference
WHEN:		Wednesday, September 9, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE:		New York Marriott Downtown, 85 West Street
		New York, NY

To request an interview with Don Montanaro, Christopher Sandel or Brian Overby please contact Sue Parente at Tier One Partners: sparente@tieronepr.com or 781/642-7788

About TradeKing

TradeKing was rated number one in customer service by SmartMoney Magazine, ahead of E*Trade, Scottrade, Fidelity, Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. (2008 Broker Survey)(2). TradeKing, at http://www.tradeking.com is a nationally licensed online broker dealer offering simple, low flat fees.

(Please see www.tradeking.com/PrivateView/services/Services/commissions.tmpl for more details on trade commissions for low priced stock, bonds, mutual funds and other securities).

The TradeKing Web- based platform features powerful online equity, options and fixed-income trading tools including real-time portfolio information, advanced order entry, customized charting and alerts, free research and integrated news, stock, option and mutual fund screeners, volatility charts, a pricing probability calculator, enhanced option chains and interactive educational information. TradeKing also features innovative community networking capabilities to help connect like-minded traders for enhanced strategy development and information sharing. Go to http://community.tradeking.com/ for details. TradeKing provides self-directed investors with discount brokerage services, and does not make recommendations or offer investment, financial, legal or tax advice. Online trading system response and access times may vary due to market conditions, system performance, and other factors. Non-U.S. residents may be subject to country-specific restrictions. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Please read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options available at http://content.tradeking.com/wiki/display/ tkservice/Characteristics+and+Risks. Member FINRA/SIPC.

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