Schwab Introduces Futures, Forex and Portfolio Margin on thinkorswim - Seite 2

The introduction of forex trading at Schwab delivers a new opportunity for traders to potentially hedge against the risks that come along with international currency and interest rates, possible geopolitical events, and diversify their portfolio and respond to changes even when the stock market is closed.

Today, Schwab offers more than 65 tradable currency pairs on thinkorswim. To aid in these transactions, Schwab offers support from forex specialists 24 hours a day, five days a week. Specialized forex tools and education are also built in directly to the thinkorswim trading platforms, and forex trading is offered commission-free, with trade costs reflected in the bid/ask spread.

Increased Leverage for Qualified Traders with Portfolio Margin

Also now available through Schwab’s thinkorswim platform is Portfolio Margin, an alternative calculation that bases margin requirements on the risk of an entire portfolio rather than the sum of individual positions and strategies. For qualifying clients, Portfolio Margin often results in lower margin requirements and increased leverage. Schwab's highly competitive, tiered interest rates mean the more a client borrows, the lower their margin borrowing rate may be.

“This rollout also represents our focus throughout the integration of Schwab and Ameritrade to deliver the best of what both firms provide to clients,” said Kostulias. “Schwab clients are already deeply engaged with thinkorswim since it became available to them last fall, and with futures and forex trading along with portfolio margin now available on the platforms, we are ideally positioned to welcome the final group of Ameritrade clients to Schwab in May.”

For traders new to these strategies, all are available to test on the paperMoney simulated trading environment, which is available to all Schwab clients. Non-clients can obtain a 30-day Guest Pass to try it out at www.schwab.com/trading/thinkorswim/guestpass.

To learn more about trading at Schwab, visit www.schwab.com/trading.

Disclosures

Options carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Certain requirements must be met to trade options through Schwab. Please read the Options Disclosure Document titled "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options" before considering any option transaction. Call Schwab at 1-800-435-4000 for a current copy.

The Guest Pass (paperMoney(R)) software application is for educational purposes only. Successful virtual trading during one time period does not guarantee successful investing of actual funds during a later time period, as market conditions change continuously.