: Nearly 63% of OptionsHouse trades were in options rather than standard equities, providing E*TRADE with a highly active, profitable user base.
: CEO Paul Idzik noted the deal was intended to "intensify our derivatives firepower" after E*TRADE's market position in options had leveled off following the 2008 financial crisis. etrade buys optionshouse
: OptionsHouse brought approximately 154,000 customer accounts with $3.6 billion in assets . : Nearly 63% of OptionsHouse trades were in