JPMorgan Introduces Algorithmic Trading Alert Service

NEW YORK – September 26, 2006 – JPMorgan’s Electronic Client Solutions (ECS) announced today the launch of AlgoAlert, an instant messaging service that provides unique charts as well as real-time updates of algorithmic trading performance and trading conditions such as halts and oversized orders. AlgoAlert can be received via a variety of email and instant messaging platforms including, AOL’s AIM service, the BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL® service’s messaging system, and the Google Talk ™ instant messaging service.

“AlgoAlert is a tool that tracks algorithmic trading performance when traders need it the most – while they trade,” said Carl Carrie, head of product development in ECS. “It gives traders a competitive edge by ensuring they receive information they need for split-second decision-making. The result is improved awareness, better execution and improved transparency in algorithmic trading.”

AlgoAlert requires no software to install and is available for JPMorgan’s suite of algorithmic trading products, including Aqua and Arid, the firm’s recently announced “dark pool” algorithms. It can also be used with Trading Algorithm Optimizer (TAO), a tool that selects algorithms and executes strategies. AlgoAlert works in conjunction with any execution management or order management platform, including Neovest, JPMorgan’s own broker-neutral execution management system.

“Our focus continues to be providing clients with top-notch service, coupled with cutting-edge trading tools,” said David Conner, head of electronic sales in ECS. “AlgoAlert is just the latest example of our innovative and expanding platform.”

JPMorgan’s Electronic Client Solutions provides a comprehensive suite of electronic execution products to institutional clients, including direct market and algorithmic access, pre- and post- trade analytics as well as a variety of algorithmic trading tools and services. For more information, please visit www.jpmorganequities.com.

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $1.3 trillion and operations in more than 50 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset and wealth management, and private equity. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its JPMorgan and Chase brands. Information about the firm is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.

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