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Firstrade is committed to providing the highest level of security for our customers. In addition to strengthening the security measures on Firstrade systems, the only way to prevent unauthorized activity is to make sure that your computers are protected as well.

Our Online Security Center provides you with comprehensive information on everything related to Online Security. Let us work together to make sure that your accounts are safe and secure at Firstrade. We value our customers and we are committed to safeguarding your assets with Firstrade through our Online Protection Guarantee.

Trend Micro Free Anti-Virus

To help you protect your computer, we have partnered with Trend Micro, an industry leader in anti-virus technology to offer AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware free of charge for one year to all of our customers.* Take advantage of this great offer today, and make your online trading experience safe and secure!

Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware comprehensively safeguards your computers, your home networks and your personal identity. Email, shop, share pictures, bank, and instant message, confident that this award-winning security software helps prevent malicious attacks and reduces time-consuming interruptions.

Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware

Free Online Virus Scans Trend Micro HouseCall is an application for checking whether your computer has been infected by viruses, spyware, or other malware. Scanning your system with online scanners can detect existing infections and vulnerabilties, but cannot completely prevent future infections.

Trend Micro Housecall

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*Firstrade accounts must be funded to qualify for the free offer. Limit one (1) license key per user ID. Firstrade is not responsible for any possible hardware or software issues resulting from the installation of Trend Micro Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware, please review the system requirements found on the product webpage prior to installation. Account must remain open with minimum required funding for 9 months. Firstrade reserves the right to restrict or revoke this offer at any time. Void where prohibited.

*Trend Micro Incorporated, InterScan, InterScan VirusWall, ScanMail, ServerProtect, VirusWall, and WebProtect are trademarks of Trend Micro, registered in the U.S. and are trademarks in other countries, and AppletTrap, ChipAwayVirus, Edoctor, Ehospital, Emanager, MacroTrap, OfficeScan, PC-Cillin, Trend Micro, Trend VCS, Web Trap and NeatSuite are trademarks of Trend Micro.





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Secure Trading Browser

Firstrade is proud to announce a partnership with Authentium to provide SafeCentral secure browser free for the first year to all customers.
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Online trading has inherent risk due to system response and access times that may vary due to market conditions, system performance, and other factors. An investor should understand these and additional risks before trading. Carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. All investments involve risk and losses may exceed the principal invested. Past performance of a security, industry, sector, market, or financial product does not guarantee future results or returns. Firstrade is a discount broker that provides self-directed investors with brokerage services, and does not make recommendations or offer investment, financial, legal or tax advice.

Options trading involves risk and is not suitable for all investors. Options trading privileges are subject to Firstrade review and approval. Please review the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options brochure before you begin trading options.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of a mutual fund or ETF carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for long-term investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. A mutual fund or ETF prospectus contains this and other information and can be obtained by emailing service@firstrade.com.

Margin trading involves interest charges and risks, including the potential to lose more than deposited or the need to deposit additional collateral in a falling market. The Margin Disclosure Statement and Agreement (PDF) is available for download, and contains information on our lending policies, interest charges, and the risks associated with margin accounts.

*Online market and limit stock trades are $6.95 for stocks priced $1 and above. Add $0.005 per share on the entire order for stocks priced less than $1.00. Online option trades are $6.95 plus 75 cents per option contract. See our Pricing page for detailed pricing of all security types offered at Firstrade.

Any specific securities, or types of securities, used as examples are for demonstration purposes only. None of the information provided should be considered a recommendation or solicitation to invest in, or liquidate, a particular security or type of security.

System response and access times may vary due to market conditions, system performance, and other factors.

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