AlphaTrade's 2003 Corporate Update.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2003

AlphaTrade (OTCBB:APTD) is predicting that their subscriber base will grow rapidly in 2003 and its ad revenue is projected to climb as the year progresses.

The largest increase in new subscribers has been our Professional users. Finally, the financial service industry has reached a stage where change is being embraced and prices are being questioned. Now, a new business strategy is the focus where the consumer is demanding good value for the dollars spent. Most of our new professional subscribers are somewhat shocked at our low prices and pleased with the great service offered by the AlphaTrade products. To further complement this trend, in 2003, AlphaTrade plans to beef up its services to include some premium content and products. Look for some exciting developments early in 2003.

As the migration from dial-up to high-speed Internet connections continues, AlphaTrade's business will expand further. With more robust access to the Internet, a greater number of consumers will be interested in browser-based financial products. The competition between large companies with deep-pockets continues to drive down the price for broad-band Internet access and will vicariously promote increased business for companies such as AlphaTrade.

AlphaTrade promises their subscribers that decision-making with respect to the content and services have been and are continuing to be, subscriber-driven. "We are passionately focused on doing everything we can to create the best value in the financial industry," states Penny Perfect, "We believe this focus will pay off in increased subscribers, increased revenues and expanded business opportunities".

The results of that focus are already paying off -- in the midst of a depressed market, AlphaTrade's subscriber base continues to climb each month averaging an increase of 10-20% over the previous month. And this was accomplished with little or no advertising. As our revenues increase we will devote attention to marketing our product and seeking new affiliations with companies and organizations that could rapidly expand our subscriber base.

"We are executing extremely well across each of our business segments, which is driving our operating results to new levels," said Gordon Muir, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AlphaTrade. "Our business strategy is beginning to provide returns on schedule and is enabling us to build our customer base. We feel we are well-positioned to capitalize on this momentum and carry it through 2003."

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