Company History

MB Trading is a direct access brokerage firm that develops and markets sophisticated yet simple direct access trading technology to online investors. Accepted in the industry as the future of online brokerage, Direct Access Technology allows investors to bypass the middleman and trade directly to the NASDAQ, NYSE and AMEX markets.

MB Trading is one of the pioneers in this field, and has built a strong reputation by catering to investors who want the tools to trade like a pro, supported by dedicated, qualified customer support reps.

Based in El Segundo, California, MB Trading was founded in 1999 by Ross Ditlove and institutional broker Steve Demarest. Ditlove and Demarest sensed a growing frustration among active online traders of traditional web-based brokers because of delays in trade executions, frequent system failures and poor customer support. To provide better service, MB Trading built a company that provides high-end technology products encompassing fast executions, low-cost commissions and unmatched customer service.

MBT Navigator, the company's latest offering, provides investors the ability to set up their personal system to fit the way they work best. Traders can choose to see just the simple MBT Navigator order entry window or customize it to add all pertinent personal and market data windows. In one click, a trader can place a trade and see where and how an order was filled.

MBT Navigator is the only Order Management System (OMS) that integrates seamlessly into eSignal, QCharts, DTN.iQ, and Cron SW Pro. Clients can simultaneously place orders, view account information and watch quotes and charts on one screen at the same time.

MB Trading not only prides itself on providing high-quality technology to their customers, but they place tremendous importance on live customer service. Some online brokerages leave customers waiting on hold for service or require their customers to send questions via email, but MB Trading answers all calls personally. The phones are staffed with knowledgeable representatives and information technology specialists, so investors can get their questions answered immediately. MB Trading customers also have access to live chat rooms and after hours trading, from 7:30am to 8:00pm EST.