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June 2009

For the second consecutive year, Scottrade ranked as one of the top 100 Best Places to Work in IT by Computerworld Magazine.

March 2009

In the Online Brokerage Category of the 2009 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index, Scottrade ranked the highest in customer loyalty among online investors. 2009 marks the fourth consecutive year Scottrade has been recognized with the Brand Keys award.

February 2009

For the third consecutive year, Scottrade is honored on Training's Top 125 companies that excel at employee training and development.

January 2009

Scottrade is named one of FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For", earning this recognition for the second consecutive year.

November 2008

Rodger Riney, Scottrade Founder and CEO, is named a finalist for the national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2008 award.

October 2008

J.D. Power and Associates ranks Scottrade “Highest in Investor Satisfaction with Self-Directed Services.” This is the second year in a row Scottrade has received an award for investor satisfaction.

Scottrade wins the Online Brokerage Category of the 2008 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index for the fourth consecutive time.

Scottrade wins the American Society for Training & Development’s BEST Award for training excellence for the second consecutive year. Scottrade ranks ninth on the list.

September 2008

InformationWeek honors Scottrade as one of the most innovative users of information technology for the second consecutive year, ranking Scottrade No. 51 on the InformationWeek 500 list.

June 2008

Scottrade is ranked No. 16 on Computerworld’s 2008 Best Places to Work in IT list, making the list for the first time.

February 2008

Scottrade wins the Online Brokerage Category of the 2008 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index for the third consecutive year.

Training magazine ranks Scottrade as one of the Top 125 companies that excel at employee training and development. Scottrade receives this honor for the second consecutive year.

January 2008

Scottrade is ranked one of FORTUNE’s "100 Best Companies to Work For", making the list for the first time.

November 2007

Scottrade is selected as a recipient of the 2007 Greater St. Louis Top 50 award. The award is presented by the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association and Deloitte and recognizes companies in the region who actively participate in the community and reflect the positive aspects of doing business in Greater St. Louis.

October 2007

Scottrade is ranked Highest in Investor Satisfaction with Online Investing Services by J.D. Power and Associates for the seventh time.

InformationWeek honors Scottrade as one of the most innovative users of information technology, naming Scottrade to the InformationWeek 500 list.

September 2007

Advertising Age magazine names Scottrade one of the Top 200 brands in the U.S. for the second consecutive year.

Scottrade wins the American Society for Training & Development’s 2007 BEST Award for training excellence.

June 2007

Scottrade wins the 2007 CIO 100 award for operational and strategic excellence in information technology. This award is presented by CIO magazine to 100 companies that demonstrated innovation in execution of IT projects.

May 2007

Scottrade is recognized as one of America's best-loved brands, winning the Online Brokerage Category of the 2007 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index for the second consecutive year.

February 2007

Scottrade is named a Training Top 125 winner by Training magazine. The award recognizes Scottrade for continued excellence in professional training and development in areas such as customer service, communication skills, diversity and leadership.

January 2007

Scottrade is named the 2006 Learning Leader for Operational Program Excellence by research firm Bersin & Associates. This award recognizes Scottrade’s training department for its innovative professional development and customer service training.

November 2006

Scottrade was named the "Best Low-Cost IRA" for its variety of no-fee IRA products by Kiplinger's Personal Finance, a leading publication for advice on managing money and achieving financial security. This was included in the "Best List" and featured in the November 2006 special issue, "The Best of Everything 2006."

As stated in Kiplinger's, "With one of the lowest minimum investments around – $500 – and no set-up fees or annual maintenance fee, Scottrade is a great place to open an IRA for yourself or a custodial IRA for your child."

October 2006

Scottrade is named one of the Top 200 brands in the U.S. by Advertising Age magazine.

May 2006

Scottrade is the Gold Winner in the Online Brokerage Category of the 2006 Brandweek Customer Loyalty Awards powered by Brand Keys. The award recognizes Scottrade for ranking highest in customer loyalty among online investors.

March 2006

Barron's magazine awarded Scottrade four stars and ranked Scottrade's Trading Web Site and its active trader platform, ScottradeELITE, highest in the categories of Access/Help and Usability.

Barron's also named Scottrade one of the best online brokerages firms for buy and hold investors. Local branch office support and low commissions also made Scottrade a great choice for investors of varying trading styles.

October 2005

For the sixth consecutive time, Scottrade is ranked Highest in Investor Satisfaction With Online Trading Services by J.D. Power and Associates.

For the second consecutive year, Scottrade is selected as a recipient of the 2005 Greater St. Louis Top 50 award. The Top 50 program is presented by the St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association and Deloitte and recognizes companies in the region who are active participants in the community and reflect the positive aspects of doing business in Greater St. Louis.

February 2005

The American Association of Individual Investors ranks Scottrade the No. 1 online discount broker. The ranking is based on trade price, speed of execution, reliability and satisfaction.

Scottrade receives HR Solutions' 2004 HR Service Excellence Award, an award which recognizes outstanding Human Resources departments in North America for service provided to internal customers.

October 2004


Scottrade is selected as a recipient of the 2004 Greater St. Louis Top 50 award. The Top 50 program is presented by the St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association and Deloitte and recognizes companies in the region who are active participants in the community and reflect the positive aspects of doing business in Greater St. Louis.

Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine names Scottrade the Best Mutual Fund Selection for 2004 for our first-class service and wide selection of no-load mutual funds. Scottrade was also recognized for our low fees and quick response times.

September 2004

For the fifth consecutive time, Scottrade is ranked Highest in Investor Satisfaction With Online Trading Services by J.D. Power and Associates.

June 2004

Consumer Reports MoneyAdvisor ranks Scottrade the No. 1 place to buy mutual funds online.

Barron's, the Dow Jones Business and Financial Weekly, names Scottrade Best Online Broker for Novice Investors in a tie with SiebertNet.

March 2004

Scottrade receives HR Solutions' 2003 HR Service Excellence Award, an award which recognizes outstanding Human Resources departments in North America for service provided to internal customers.

September 2003

Scottrade is ranked Highest in Investor Satisfaction With Online Trading Services in J.D. Power and Associates' 2003 Online Trading Investor Satisfaction StudySM for an unprecedented fourth consecutive time.

September 2002

Scottrade is ranked Highest in Investor Satisfaction With Online Trading Services in J.D. Power and Associates' 2002 Online Trading Customer Satisfaction StudySM for the third consecutive time.

March 2002

Scottrade is ranked Highest in Investor Satisfaction With Online Trading Services in J.D. Power and Associates' 2002 Online Trading Customer Satisfaction StudySM for the second consecutive time.

September 2001

Scottrade is ranked Highest in Investor Satisfaction With Online Trading Services in J.D. Power and Associates' 2001 Online Trading Customer Satisfaction StudySM.

October 2001

Kiplinger's Personal Finance rated Scottrade No. 1 in its annual ranking of online brokers.

July 2000

Scottrade President and CEO Rodger Riney named Financial Services Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young.

June 2000

BankRate.com rated Scottrade No. 1 in Overall Excellence in its annual survey of online brokers.

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Online market and limit stock trades are just $7 for stocks priced $1 and above.

Any specific securities, or types of securities, used as examples are for demonstration purposes only. None of the information provided should be considered a recommendation or solicitation to invest in, or liquidate, a particular security or type of security.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. A mutual fund's prospectus contains this and other information about the mutual fund. Prospectuses are available through our trading site or through a Scottrade branch office. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing. No transaction fee (NTF) funds are subject to the terms and conditions of the NTF funds program. Scottrade is compensated by the funds participating in the NTF program through recordkeeping, shareholder, or SEC 12b-1 fees.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, charges, expense, and unique risk profile of an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for long-term investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. A prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF and should be obtained from the issuer. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Margin trading involves interest charges and risks, including the potential to lose more than deposited or the need to deposit additional collateral in a falling market. The Margin Disclosure Statement and Agreement (PDF) is available for download, or it is available at one of our branch offices. It contains information on our lending policies, interest charges, and the risks associated with margin accounts.

Options are not appropriate for all investors. Detailed information on our policies and the risks associated with options can be found in Scottrade's Options Application and Agreement, Brokerage Account Agreement, and Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options (also available at one of our branch offices). All option accounts require prior approval by Scottrade.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of mutual fund carefully before investing. A prospectus contains this and other information about the fund and is available through www.scottrade.com or through a Scottrade branch office. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing. No transaction fee (NTF) funds are subject to the terms and conditions of the NTF funds program. Scottrade is compensated by the funds participating in the NTF program through recordkeeping, shareholder, or SEC 12b-1 fees.

Market volatility, volume, and system availability may impact account access and trade execution.

Testimonials may not be representative of the experience of other clients and are no guarantee of future performance or success.

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