It's our core values that set our culture apart

Scottrade's culture is firmly rooted in five core values that guide how we interact with our customers, and how we work with each other. These core values of customer service, trust and integrity, individual development, open communication and teamwork have laid the foundation of success for our company and continue to drive our culture today.

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Our history &
accomplishments

1980: Rodger Riney founds Scottsdale Securities, Scottsdale, AZ. 1981: Rodger Riney relocates Scottsdale Securities headquarters to St. Louis, Mo. 1987: Scottsdale Securities becomes a self-clearing firm. 1996: Scottsdale Securities becomes one of the first brokerages to offer online trading. 1998: Scottrade offers $7 trades for the first time. 2000: Scottsdale Securities changes its name to Scottrade. 2001: Scottrade is named highest in investor satisfaction among online trading services by J.D. Power and Associates for the first time. 2003: Scottrade launches Scottrade Chinese. 2005: Scottrade launches Scottrade Advisor Services. 2008: Scottrade is ranked one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, making the list for the first time. 2009: Scottrade opens 400th office.

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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, risks, charges, and expenses of an Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) carefully before investing. A prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF can 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.

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.