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Release Date: 7/16/2003

What type of online security (Insurance) does Online Brokerage Services offer?

 

Account protection is highly regarded at Online Brokerage Services. As a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), your account is insured up to $500,000 of this $100,000 can be in cash and the remaining $400,000 in marketable securities. In addition to the SIPC insurance, Online Brokerage Services accounts each carry $10,000,000 in account protection - through our clearing firm.

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*The term Direct Access refers to the client’s ability to determine which Exchange, ECN or Market Maker receives their order. The term does not mean to imply that you can trade without a broker, as any transaction would require a relationship with a registered Broker-Dealer. Securities offered through Online Brokerage Services member NASD/SIPC, NFA.

The risk of loss in electronic trading can be substantial, you should therefore consider whether such trading is suitable for you based on your individual circumstances and financial resources. Account access, trade execution and system response may be adversely affected by market conditions, quote delays, system performance and other factors. Extended hours trading entails several risks including lower liquidity, higher volatility, wider spreads, changing prices, unlinked markets, news and announcements. Not all securities, products or services are available in all states or countries outside the United States and nothing herein should be deemed as an offer or solicitation of these securities, products and services in any jurisdiction in which Online Brokerage Services is not properly licensed and registered.

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT INVESTMENTS. NOT FDIC-INSURED. NO BANK GUARANTEE. MAY LOSE VALUE. NOT A DEPOSIT. NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY