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Getting Started in ELITE

Understanding the ScottradeELITE Main Window

When you first log on to ScottradeELITE, the main window appears, displaying your default layout.

  • The Main Menu bar offers easy access to the menus and provides customizable features.
  • The Toolbars offer quick access to the options and tools for ScottradeELITE.
  • The ScottradeELITE windows display the charts and quote grids for your layout.
  • The Window toolbars enable you to look up a symbol and customize the window (see more information below).
  • The Layouts tab bar enables you to quickly select a different layout view.
  • The Status bar displays a real-time market summary with the current status of the indexes along with your account number, buying power, server and time.

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The ScottradeELITE Window Toolbars

Each ScottradeELITE window includes a toolbar for customizing the window. The tool buttons may vary depending on the window.

Here are two examples of the window toolbars:

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ScottradeELITE Window Tool Buttons

Each ScottradeELITE window includes a custom tool button to show or hide the toolbar for that window and a help button to view the window-specific help.

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Market Summary

The Market Summary displays at the bottom of the ScottradeELITE window, showing the current status of the indexes. View Graphic View Graphic

When one of these indexes hits a new high or low for the day, it will flash a darker green for the new high, or a darker red for the new low.

Delayed Quotes for Professional Users

If you are a professional user who has not paid for real-time quotes, the quotes you see in ScottradeELITE will be on a 20-minute delay. To remind you of the delay, you will see a flashing light red message at the very bottom of the ScottradeELITE window that alternates with your account number.

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