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Scottrade’s Robust Mobile Trading App: Most Comprehensive

Setting an industry standard for mobile trading applications, Scottrade^®Mobile app offers more real-time research, news and analyst views than any other direct-competitor apps on the market.

The free app completes the lifecycle of investing by giving self-directed investors the ability to monitor investments; generate investment ideas; research opportunities; and execute trades on stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and options.

Scottrade Mobile is the only app among the firm’s direct competitors that allows users to research ETFs and filter results, as well as assess potential investments with Standard & Poor’s ratings and commentary.

Additional information:

Read our news release for more information on Scottrade’s comprehensive mobile trading app.

FocusTM Morningstar ETFs

Scottrade made an aggressive entrance into the exchange-traded fund (ETF) marketplace in early 2011 when, through its subsidiary FocusShares^®, it launched 15 Focus^TM Morningstar ETFs. With its first proprietary product, Scottrade is leveraging its 30-plus years in business of providing value to individual investors and combining it with the expertise and trustworthiness of Morningstar and the ETF knowledge and expertise of FocusShares^®.

The ETF market has grown significantly during the past few years. In fact, it is poised to see even more growth in 2011 after recently surpassing $1 trillion in assets.

And, the Focus^TM Morningstar ETFs include the most comprehensive suite of ETFs for retail and institutional investors based on Morningstar’s domestic equity indexes. Even more, each Focus^TM Morningstar ETF has among the lowest expense ratios in the marketplace for like ETFs. The ETFs are available to Scottrade account holders, including investment advisors using Scottrade^® Advisor Services as their custodian, for free – $0 commission. Investors and advisors not affiliated with Scottrade will be able to purchase Focus^TM Morningstar ETFs through their brokerage firm or custodian by paying applicable fees.

Additional information:

Read our news release for more information on Scottrade’s new proprietary ETFs.
To learn more about ETFs, visit the Knowledge Center for KnowHow^® News articles, such as “ETFs: What a Beginner Should Know” and “What are Exchange-Traded Funds?”
To understand the differences between ETFs and their two closest relatives: stocks and mutual funds, read “Compare ETFs to Other Products”

Local Branches

At Scottrade, we know the value of satisfied customers and the power of their advocacy, which is a reason why our branch offices are so important. Although more than 95 percent of our customer trades occur online, branch offices provide customers with a local resource for support and investment education.

With more than 500 locations nationwide, Scottrade has the largest branch network among online investing firms in America. Scottrade opened its 500th branch in December 2010. Though the firm does not provide advice, investment education is available through branch seminars, Live Webinars, User Summits and Scottrade’s online Knowledge Center.

Our stock brokers, branch managers and service specialists are trained to assist customers and strive to deliver complete customer satisfaction. Branch managers can also serve as a resource to local media outlets. To interview a branch manager at a Scottrade branch in your area, contact the Public Relations team.

Additional information:

To locate a branch office in your area, visit the branch office locator.
For a closer look at different ways you can invest at Scottrade, visit our Online Trading and Investing media kit.

*Information is taken from the 2010 American Investor Survey.

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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 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 ScottradeOptions 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 your local branch office. Supporting documentation for any claims will be supplied upon request.

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.

FocusShares, LLC, is a registered investment advisor (RIA), exchange-traded funds (ETF) sponsor and wholly-owned subsidiary of Scottrade Financial Services, 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 them. Investors not affiliated with Scottrade are subject to commission costs. Depending on the amount of trading activity, the low costs of ETFs may be outweighed by commissions and related trading costs. FocusShares are commission free to those using Scottrade’s online platforms. Investors not affiliated with Scottrade are subject to commission costs.

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