Quotes by Joe Ricketts

“In fiscal 1999, we nearly doubled our revenues and our core accounts of online investors who believe in themselves to make informed investment decisions,”

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

“probably wont go back to the market.”

“Were 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.”

“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, were confident that Toms 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,”

“When were wrong, we tell the customer were sorry and we pay for it. When were not wrong, the customer, in all fairness to our shareholders, as responsible managers, the customer has to pay for their own mistakes,”

“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 grew up with great values and tremendous opportunities, ... I want my three kids and others peoples children to have the same opportunities that I had.”

“Im a conservative Republican, ... We need to support President Bush s agenda. ... We have to have a culture that respects life, that respects the unborn.”