Joe Ricketts Quotations

The market has been terrific, and we are positioned beautifully to seize the opportunity.

We're off to a great start in fiscal 1999, with trading volumes and account growth during the first quarter turning out to be stronger than we expected.

The advent of the new communications system, which is online, allows the individual consumer to have more information faster at less expense than they have ever had before. This gives them the confidence and sophistication to manage their own money.

I'm a conservative Republican, ... We need to support President Bush 's agenda. ... We have to have a culture that respects life, that respects the unborn.

I grew up with great values and tremendous opportunities, ... I want my three kids and other's people's children to have the same opportunities that I had.

Since Thanksgiving and throughout the normally slow holiday period, we experienced unexpectedly strong trading activity and that strength has not yet ebbed,

We feel now is the time to deepen our management structure and bring it a stronger technology orientation and focus. As this growth continues, we're confident that Tom's business and technology leadership skills will prove invaluable in guiding the company to the levels that we need to provide our customers the highest quality products and services,

In order for us to maintain a leadership position worldwide, we're going to need additional financing, ... It will all come down to what we want to do overseas.

Joe is a perfect fit for Ameritrade. The board and I are so enthused by the wealth of experience he brings, and the common vision he shares. From his experience at Merrill, Joe commands a unique insight on the brokerage industry, and an energizing management style.

Ameritrade is not for sale. We are confident in our management team and its strategy,