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An Online Brokerage Serving You for 30+ Years

For more than three decades, Scottrade has been breaking ground as an online brokerage firm providing self-directed investors education, research and tools that help them develop strategies for reaching their financial goals.

As a result, Scottrade has experienced continued stability and steady growth, and our clients have been empowered to invest on their own with confidence. Over the years, Scottrade has also earned dozens of top business awards, including recognition as one of FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the last four consecutive years.

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Did you know that Scottrade was originally called Scottsdale Securities? Or that our Founder and CEO Rodger Riney drove his 1970 Corvette from St. Louis to Scottsdale, Ariz., when he founded the company in 1980?

Fast forward to today. Scottrade is a leading, independent online investing company committed to the self-directed investor. In keeping with our values, Scottrade honors Rodger Riney’s longstanding commitment to “doing what’s right”, even as we grow.

Get to know us through our history, people and values, or browse a full list of Scottrade’s awards.

As a leading online brokerage firm, Scottrade offers a full line of investment products, online trading platforms and market research tools to help investors achieve their financial goals.

Since our founding in 1980, our commitment to helping investors trade with confidence and our dedication to providing exceptional value have meaningfully impacted the lives of our clients and associates. Through our commitment to corporate social responsibility, community outreach and volunteerism, Scottrade also positively impacts the neighborhoods and communities around us.

We offer a wide array of tools, investment technologies and knowledge through our online trading services, free Scottrade® mobile app and in-person assistance, including online chat and in-office, one-on-one services provided at more than 500 branch locations.

You can learn a lot about Scottrade by reading our news releases and headlines about Scottrade from other news outlets.

That’s because the news media take notice when Founder and CEO Rodger Riney comments on current stock market events or his successful business model. But coverage isn’t limited to just the top, news media also notice when Scottrade is recognized for leadership, innovation and customer service; when a local Scottrade office makes a splash in their neighborhood; or whenever Scottrade engages the investor community.

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Scottrade, Inc. and Scottrade Bank are separate but affiliated companies and are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Scottrade Financial Services, Inc. Brokerage products and services offered by Scottrade, Inc. - Member FINRA and SIPC. Deposit products and services offered by Scottrade Bank, Member FDIC.

Brokerage Products Not FDIC-Insured - Not Bank Guaranteed - May Lose Value.

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

Scottrade does not charge setup, termination, inactivity or annual maintenance fees. Applicable transaction fees still apply.

Scottrade does not provide tax advice. The material provided is for informational purposes only. Please consult your tax, or legal, advisor for questions concerning your personal tax or financial situation.

Select investments are commission free to those using Scottrade's online platforms. Other fees and charges may apply.

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 website 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.

Focus™ Morningstar ETFs are commission free for those using Scottrade’s online platforms. Investors not affiliated with Scottrade are subject to commission costs. FocusShares, LLC, is a registered investment advisor (RIA), exchange-traded funds (ETF) sponsor and wholly-owned subsidiary of Scottrade Financial Services, Inc.

Morningstar is a service mark of Morningstar, Inc. and has been licensed for use for certain purposes by FocusShares, LLC (an affiliate of Scottrade, Inc.). The Focus™ Morningstar ETFs are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Morningstar, and Morningstar makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in Focus™ Morningstar ETFs.

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 involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Detailed information on our policies and the risks associated with options can be found in the Scottrade Options Application and Agreement, Brokerage Account Agreement, and by downloading the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options and Supplements (PDF) from The Options Clearing Corporation, or by requesting a copy from a Scottrade branch office. Supporting documentation for any claims will be supplied upon request.

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

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