Investing in Stocks at Scottrade

Online Stock Trading

Whether you're new to online trading or an experienced active trader, Scottrade brokerage offers customized stock trading tools and affordable commissions.

Online market and limit stock trades are just $7 for stocks priced $1 and above. This includes Listed and NASDAQ stocks, no matter how many shares you trade. (Note: Stocks priced under $1 are just $7 plus 0.5% principal.)

You can open an account with a low minimum investment. You only need $500 ($2,000 for a margin account) to open an online trading account. We offer several ways to fund your account, including electronic fund transfers through Money Direct. Money Direct allows you to quickly and securely fund your account online from your checking or savings account.

Along with low $7 online trades, you'll also receive free real-time stock market research and news, personal service at your local branch office and free educational resources (both online and in person) through our Knowledge Center

We put our customers first by offering low fees, exceptional research, fast trading tools, free educational opportunities, and outstanding customer service. If you're ready to begin investing online, open an account now or talk with someone at your local branch 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, 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 Scottrade Options 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.

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.