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TD AMERITRADE was founded by Joe Ricketts, a visionary leader in innovation and services for the individual investor. In 1975, Joe founded First Omaha Securities, a retail securities brokerage firm in Omaha, Nebraska. Among the first to enter the self-directed securities marketplace, the Company, through the use of innovative technology and marketing, has grown significantly and evolved into an industry leader. Today, TD AMERITRADE Holding Corporation is recognized internationally for services in securities trading and clearing.

Joe's innovative thinking has led to yet another revolutionary idea: Ameritrade Izone. Designed for the experienced online trader, Ameritrade Izone offers the same TD AMERITRADE reliable platform, with a more streamlined approach to trading. With many online traders utilizing their own tools, Joe seized the opportunity to pass on substantial savings to new and existing clients. The result is a $5 trade offering that has led Ameritrade Izone clients to truly live for the trade. Find out more.

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Options are not suitable for all investors as the special risks inherent to options trading may expose investors to potentially rapid and substantial losses. Please read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before investing in options.
Market volatility volume and system availability may delay account access and trade executions.

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