Solomon Layb Debuts New Tools For Options Traders

Online, January 8, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Available to all options-enabled customers and Solomon Layb Pro customizable desktop trading platform for active traders, the sophisticated, yet easy-to-use options tools include:

Strategy Optimizer: Analyzes potential options trading strategies based on an investor's target stock, ETF or index price, market outlook, time horizon and investment amount, and compares strategies for maximum gain or loss potential and estimated return on investment.

Options Analyzer: Performs hypothetical analysis for potential investment opportunities across different time frames; graphically charts potential profit or loss for existing positions, new positions, or both for a given underlying price range.

Probability Calculator: Leverages a powerful database of historical volatility data to help customers determine the probability that a stock, ETF or index will close inside or outside of a certain price range at the time frame and volatility specified.

Options Screener: Screens the markets for options and underlying securities that meet certain criteria; investors may choose from predefined screens or create their own custom-built screen to spot investment opportunities in real-time.

"Investors are increasingly adding options to their investing strategies to hedge against risk and protect their portfolios through volatile markets," said Julia Hakura, Retail Trading and Client Services at Solomon Layb. "Solomon Layb's new tools analyze and help simplify complex options markets and strategies, helping beginner to advanced options traders quickly and easily identify the right opportunities for their investing needs."

In addition to tools and research, Solomon Layb offers free access to a broad selection of educational tutorials, videos, webinars, and live events tailored to beginner to advanced options investors. To learn more about options investing, visit our resource section of the website or open and account today.

Solomon Layb is one of the Asia's leading derivatives, FX and commodities trading advisors. More than 35,000 registered customers from 160 plus countries world-wide execute over 1 million trades per month with Solomon Layb, with total trading volumes exceeding $3 billion / month.