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CyberTrader Introduces Its Most Intuitive, Robust Trading Platform

      Technological enhancements provide clients with greater control,
  flexibility and ease-of-use for researching, executing & managing trades

    AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- CyberTrader, Inc. today
announced details of the latest version of its popular CyberTrader Pro(R)
trading platform, complete with enhanced options trading functionality,
more sophisticated charting and research capabilities, 'Live Help' via
instant messaging, and even the ability to take a virtual tour of the
software.
    CyberTrader, Inc. is the wholly owned direct access brokerage
subsidiary of The Charles Schwab Corporation (Nasdaq: SCHW).
    "We've taken everything that we learned about trading technology,
usability and exceeding the needs of clients over the past decade and
packaged it into what we believe is the best value and most comprehensive
offering in the market today," said Vincent Phillips, chief executive of
CyberTrader.
    The modified CyberTrader Pro platform boasts improved options
capabilities including:
  --     Integrated dividend yields -- automatically provided in real-time to
          options pricing models and watch lists
  --     Trade pennies -- ability to place orders on options in penny
          increments
    The CyberTrader Pro enhanced charting package enables users to launch a
visual, floating menu to help build charts quicker and easier and dock it
anywhere on their trading platform. In addition, the integrated Streaming
News tab has new titles for sections to match the headlines of today
including. 'Breaking News' and 'Recent Stories'.
    "CyberTrader has been a key player in the active trading industry since
the very beginning, and, as such, our clients expect us to lead the way and
deliver a fully integrated, flexible platform for equities, options and
futures trading combined with the highest quality support, education and
research -- at a competitive price point," said Trey Robinson, Director,
Sales, Marketing & Business Development at CyberTrader.
    Additional enhancements include auto save, custom layouts, and printing
upgrades which allow the user to configure and print charts in landscape or
portrait format, as well as scale images and add headers and footers. Users
can also customize their display of account balances with CyberTrader Pro's
updated Balance Bar. The new tool can be moved and docked anywhere on the
trading screen, giving users quick, convenient access to pertinent
information such as profitability, margin risk, buying power, alerts and
commissions.
    "Today's CyberTrader Pro is perfectly balanced -- powerful enough for
the most sophisticated trader to execute complex trades, yet easy to use so
that clients can perform even the most common trading tasks," added
Robinson.
    For more information about CyberTrader, Inc. or the CyberTrader Pro
platform please visit http://www.cybertrader.com or call 1-888-76-CYBER.
    About CyberTrader Inc.
    CyberTrader Inc., based in Austin, Texas, specializes in electronic
trading and brokerage services for the very active trading community.
CyberTrader provides customers with the advanced trading tools and
technology, analysis, research and service needed to trade strategically
and employ risk management principles. The CyberTrader Pro software-based
trading platform offers direct connections to the markets via ECNs, all 6
options exchanges and over 450 market makers. Member NASD/NFA/SIPC.
    Options carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for all
investors. Prior to trading options, you must receive a copy of
"Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options" which is available by
calling (888) 762-9237 or going to
http://www.cybertrader.com/forms/OCC_Disclosure.pdf. CyberTrader, Inc.
Member NASD/SIPC, http://www.sipc.org.


SOURCE Charles Schwab




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