Amex Spotlight - Total Access Options (TAO)

The Amex is now offering its customer's Total Access Options (TAO), a revolutionary new order entry system available exclusively through the Amex.

What is TAO?
TAO provides a single solution for electronically routing orders to all five U.S. options exchanges. It's an easy, Windows-based software program that allows for fast, efficient, and cost-effective executions from any PC with Internet access--no additional hardware or dedicated line is needed.

  • Easy: Point-and-click order entry for listed options
  • Fast: Orders are routed directly to Auto-Ex system or the specialist's book
  • Efficient: Trade activity tracked and execution reports generated
  • Cost-effective: Nominal software licensing fee (see Fee Schedule below); orders routed to the Amex are always free; $0.10 per contract for orders executed away from the Amex
The American Stock Exchange has the exclusive right to offer TAO, developed and supported by First Traders Analytical Solutions, L.L.C. For more details available from First Trader's website, click on the topics below:

Overview of features
Benefits of use
Fee schedule
FAQs
Contact information