Practice your investment skills without the risk!

We won't go so far as to say practice makes perfect, but it can certainly help you grow and develop your knowledge of investing. With Virtual Trade, you can experience real market conditions using the same order entry screens available for actual trades.

And the best part -- you risk nothing!

Simply click here and you can start Virtual Trading immediately. Log in, click on the "Virtual Trade" tab to set up a virtual trade account and start trading stocks, options and futures in a no-risk, practice environment.

The Virtual Trade screens are almost identical to OptionsXpress' regular order entry platform, including customized order screens for advanced strategies. Best of all, it's completely free! All you have to do is click here and register.

TRADING SCREENS

• Get a feel for the real thing by using the virtual trade screens


• Practice trading stocks, options, spreads, straddles and covered call trades


• Experiment with advanced order strategies

ENTER ORDERS

• Get practice entering option orders . . . just like the pros do.


• Preview your orders before you put on the trade.


• Follow your order as it is filled.

RESEARCH DATA

• Integrated stock and option quote detail screens.


• Get quotes at any time from any screen using the integrated quote window.

HELPFUL FEATURES

• Analyze your performance thoroughly by downloading your positions.


• Set reminders for yourself by using the notes feature for positions.


• Get up to speed quickly using links to glossary terms and how-to's.


• Free live chat support is available to help whenever you need it.


• And don't worry, you can "reset" your account and start fresh at any time.

All of this makes it easy for you to try out your options trading skills – without risking a penny!