OptionsHouse Adds New Tool to Make Online Funds Transfers Easier

CHICAGO, Dec 17, 2007 — OptionsHouse, Inc. ("OptionsHouse"), an online retail and institutional brokerage firm, today introduces a new online application that enables stock and option investors to make online electronic funds transfers.

"The introduction of self-directed online electronic transfers is just another feature to make the trading experience quicker and better," said OptionsHouse Chief Executive Officer, John Hass.

Through online electronic funds transfers, OptionsHouse investors can now transfer funds to and from their accounts in seconds. Previously, customers were required to contact an OptionsHouse representative and provide instructions for electronic fund transfers.

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Beth Gaston Moon
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bmoon@peak6.com

About OptionsHouse:
OptionsHouse, LLC, is an online stock and option broker delivering a fast, streamlined trading experience on its professional-grade trading platform, accessible at OptionsHouse.com. OptionsHouse's flat-rate commission structure offers online trading of $9.95 per option trade and $4.95 per stock trade, with no escalating fees, regardless of size.*

In Barron's 2008 survey of Online Brokers, OptionsHouse earned a four-star rating and its innovative platform was ranked number-one for "usability."¹ A licensed FINRA broker-dealer, OptionsHouse, LLC was founded in 2005 and is a subsidiary of proprietary option-trading firm, PEAK6 Investments, L.P.

About PEAK6:
Established in 1997, PEAK6 Investments, L.P. ("PEAK6") is a leading financial institution in Chicago with an established track record of success in proprietary trading. PEAK6 is also rapidly expanding its commercial focus to include innovative initiatives in asset management and online media.

^* No escalating per-contract fees for equity options. OptionsHouse reserves the right to pass-through any third-party fees related to index and ETF options. See www.optionshouse.com/rates/ for more details on trade commissions for stocks under $2 per share, mutual funds, and other securities. Customers may trade up to 50,000 shares or 4,000 option contracts per trade; trades in excess of these parameters require multiple order tickets and will be billed as separate orders.

¹ Barron's, March 17, 2008, 13th annual survey, "The Best Online Brokers." Overall ratings (on a five-star scale) based on Usability, Trade Experience, Trading Technology, Range of Offerings, Research Amenities, Portfolio Analysis & Reports, Customer Service, Costs. Usability rating based on overall site design, ease of use and navigation, ability to customize and constant ticket availability. Barron's is a trademark of Dow Jones, L.P.

Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. In addition, electronic trading poses unique risk to investors. System response and access times may vary due to market conditions, system performance and other factors. OptionsHouse provides neither investment nor tax advice. Please read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options | Risk Statements and Disclosures | Privacy Policy, a copy of which can also be obtained by contacting our Customer Service Department at customerservice@optionshouse.com. © 2006-8 OptionsHouse, LLC All rights reserved. Member FINRA, SIPC. The OptionsHouse Affiliate Program

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