Schwab Enhances Popular StreetSmart.com(TM) Trading Platform
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 8 -- As part of its ongoing commitment to provide active traders the tools and resources they require, Charles Schwab today launched enhancements to StreetSmart.com, its easy to use web-based trading platform. Schwab's upgraded web-trading experience now includes a simplified layout with easier-to-use charts and a quick access panel where traders can quickly view real-time index movements, quotes, trades, order status and account information.
StreetSmart.com, launched in 2005, is integrated directly into the Schwab.com website, giving active traders web-based access to Schwab's industry-leading trading tools and account management functions. Both StreetSmart.com and StreetSmart Pro®, the firm's software application, are designed specifically for Schwab clients who trade 9 or more times per quarter and are available to qualified clients at no additional cost.
"Active traders are among Schwab's most valuable and most sophisticated clients, and they demand the highest quality trading tools and services," said Rich Levine, Active Trading Client Experience Vice President for Charles Schwab. "The enhancements to StreetSmart.com are a direct result of client feedback and are representative of our ongoing commitment to provide clients with superior tools and technology that are easy-to-use, as well as knowledgeable service, actionable research and education -- all at a competitive price."
StreetSmart.com allows qualified clients access to real-time streaming news and data, interactive charting, Level II quotes, ECN books and in-depth proprietary research. StreetSmart.com also enables users to easily manage all of their accounts and trading activity, providing the mobility, speed and convenience that support active trading.
Additional enhancements to StreetSmart.com include:
o Options chains updated with real-time streaming data
o Good Til Cancelled (GTC) Trailing Stop Orders on open equities
positions to protect profits and limit losses by automatically
adjusting a client's exit price as the value of the security increases
o Symbol Entry Field Drop-Down Menus for quicker and easier access to the most recent securities viewed and/or traded
o Improved capabilities for traders to print breaking news and important data that could impact their individual trading strategies
o Support of the Microsoft Vista Operating System
For more information about StreetSmart.com or Schwab's other trading products and services, visit www.schwabat.com.
About Charles Schwab
The Charles Schwab Corporation (NASDAQ:SCHW) is a leading provider of financial services, with more than 300 offices and 6.8 million client brokerage accounts, 570,000 corporate retirement plan participants, 149,000 banking accounts, and $1.3 trillion in client assets. Through its operating subsidiaries, the company provides a full range of securities brokerage, banking, money management and financial advisory services to individual investors and independent investment advisors. Its broker-dealer subsidiary, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (member SIPC, www.sipc.org/), and affiliates offer a complete range of investment services and products including an extensive selection of mutual funds; financial planning and investment advice; retirement plan and equity compensation plan services; referrals to independent fee-based investment advisors; and custodial, operational and trading support for independent, fee-based investment advisors through its Schwab Institutional division. The Charles Schwab Bank, N.A. (member FDIC) provides banking and mortgage services and products. CyberTrader®, Inc. (member SIPC, www.sipc.org/) is an electronic trading technology and brokerage firm providing services to highly active, online traders. More information is available at www.schwab.com. (0307-4818)
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