Getting Started
The Scottrade client website offers investors of all levels a fast, easy way to trade online, track account activity, do research and more. This section of Help & How To will walk you through all of the available activities and processes on the site to help you trade with confidence.
Opening a Scottrade account is easy! Simply complete the Brokerage Application available in the Forms Center. Mail, fax or drop off the application at your local Scottrade branch office.
If you are a U.S. resident and have a Social Security number, you may open an account. U.S. residents must maintain a valid U.S. address and phone number.
Transferring an Account to Scottrade
To have your brokerage account transferred from another firm to Scottrade, you will need to complete certain forms linked in this section.
To log on to your Scottrade account, go to www.scottrade.com and look to the upper right area of the screen for the Secure Login box.
Your personal account home page provides a snapshot of your account, brings you important messages from Scottrade and lets you customize your page layout to match your investing style.
| Trading Halts: Limit Up/Limit Down |
| Options |
| Retirement Accounts |
| Money Market Accounts |
| Common Valuation Ratios |
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