      There are a handful of on-line DayTrading brokers today that offerdirect access to the markets. Direct access to the markets allows tradersto route their orders through their broker's back office and on to theexchanges. For Nasdaq over the counter trading, there are a number ofdifferent execution methods. The most popular are SelectNet (SNET), theSmall Order Execution System (SOES), and Electronic Communication Networkscalled ECNs (the most popular of which are Terra Nova [TNTO], Island[ISLD], and Instinct [INCA]). For listed trading, the SuperDot system isused to route orders directly to the specialists' posts on the floor of theexchanges. Each execution system has its advantages and disadvantages, butall are superior to using a web browser to route orders to a broker'strading desk.