Open a Scottrade account today and receive 3 free online trades!
In honor of St. Louis Star Ball’s 25th anniversary, Scottrade is giving St. Louis Star Ball fans and participants 3 free online trades with every newly opened Scottrade account. In addition, if you transfer a brokerage or IRA account to Scottrade from another broker, Scottrade will reimburse the account transfer fees charged by another broker (up to $100)*.
* Scottrade does not charge account transfer fees.
To be credited for FREE online trades, include the promotion code GAVL9191 with your application.
Option 1: Visit a Local Scottrade Branch Office
Meet with a Scottrade associate who will help you open an account in person. If you have any questions, please call customer support at
(800) 619-7283.
Find your local branch:
Option 2: Use Our Online Application
Do it yourself by going online and following the step-by-step instructions.
1. Go to "Open an Account".
2. Complete the online application (this should take less than 15 minutes).
NOTE: You'll need to enter your promotion code: GAVL9191 on the second page of the online application. See example.
- Select one of the options above to open an account.
- You'll also need to print, sign and return an Account Transfer Form along with a copy of your most recent account statement to Scottrade (via mail or drop off at your local branch office).
Download the Scottrade Account Transfer Form (PDF) here. Please see the example below for important information you'll need to complete the form:
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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.