The result is the upcoming "Options 360," a robust, yet easy-to-use offering for traders and investors looking to use options to identify market opportunities and better manage risk.(1)

Retail investors are increasingly turning to options to manage volatile stock market conditions, and as interest grows so does the need for education and more sophisticated investment tools. With options use now accounting for more than 10 percent of its daily trading volume, TD AMERITRADE will soon offer investors its most comprehensive options toolset to date.

"We've seen a great deal of market volatility, and more of our clients feel that the time is right to try options," said Jay Pestrichelli, senior vice president of the Company's Active Trader group. "Options 360 will address the needs of these increasingly sophisticated options traders, whether they want to take advantage of volatile market conditions or manage risk. It can help them make more informed investment decisions in a way that truly sets us apart from the competition."

While similar tools can cost hundreds of dollars, Options 360 will be free to all options-approved TD AMERITRADE retail clients. Interactive educational programs and a dedicated service team complement this offering, which allows users to:

• Graphically visualize the impact of multiple factors on option performance and any hypothetical changes to a portfolio;
• Spot possible trends by tracking and analyzing the volatility history of stocks and options; and
• Save and test individual trading strategies, alone or in combinations, through probability-based evaluations.(2)

TD AMERITRADE has unveiled an exclusive pre-launch of Options 360, which is available via client invitation.

(1) Options are not suitable for all investors as the special risks inherent to options trading may expose investors to potentially rapid and substantial losses. Options trading privileges subject to TD AMERITRADE review and approval. Not all account holders will qualify. Please see our Web site or contact TD AMERITRADE for options disclosure documents. Carefully read these documents before investing in options.

(2) Options 360 will allow the evaluation and analysis of options-related trading strategies through probability-based evaluations. Results presented are hypothetical, they did not actually occur and they may not take into consideration all transaction fees or taxes you would incur in an actual transaction. Past performance of a security or strategy does not guarantee future results or success. Results could vary significantly, and losses could result. You are responsible for all orders entered in your account.