Brokerage Commissions Schedule

Commissions, Rates, Fees, and Free Services

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Stocks — Market and Limit Orders

Order Method Price
Internet $7
Touchtone (IVR) Phone System $17
Broker Assisted $27

For stocks priced under $1, add ½% of the principal value to the commissions shown. Some foreign and pink sheet stocks must be traded with broker assistance. Commissions are charged on a per order basis. Limit orders executed over multiple days and orders modified after a partial execution on the same day will be treated as separate orders for commission calculation purposes. A majority of orders must be executed online to qualify for the online commission rates. Scottrade receives compensation for certain equity and option orders as described more completely in our Order Routing and Execution page. Generally, this compensation will take the form of payment for order flow, profit sharing arrangements, liquidity rebates or possible trading profits if Scottrade executes the order as a principal. For non-online accounts, the commission for market and limit orders is the broker assisted rate plus .02 per share for stocks that are $1 and above.

Options (Equity or Index) — Market and Limit Orders

Order Method Price
Internet $ 7 + $1.25 per contract
Touchtone (IVR) Phone System $17 + $1.25 per contract
Broker Assisted $27 + $1.25 per contract
Option Exercises and Assignments $17

Options may not be suitable for all investors. Please click here for Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options.

Mutual Funds

Fund Type Buy Sell Exchange
No-Load, No-Transaction Fee
(NTF) Funds*		 No Fee No Fee No Fee
No-Load Funds
(not in NTF program)		 $17 $17 $17
Load Funds No Fee $17** $17

Mutual Fund orders placed through a broker are an additional $20. In addition to the commissions above, NTF and No-Load Fund shares not in the NTF program that are purchased from Scottrade and are held fewer than 90 days will be charged a $17 short-term redemption fee. Exceptions to Scottrade's short-term redemption fee are: Rydex, ProFunds and Direxionfunds families of funds, which are intended for short-term traders. With regard to No-Loads that are not in the NTF program, Systematic Purchase/Redemptions will be charged $2 per occurrence. Mutual fund purchase orders at Scottrade must be the greater of $100 or the fund's minimum initial investment. You must have sufficient settled funds in the account to meet both the applicable minimum and cover transaction fees and other fees prior to placing the trade. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about a mutual fund. The fund's objectives(s) and risk level as well as sales charges, redemption fees, initial minimum investment requirements, expense ratios, and rules regarding market timing are fully disclosed in the prospectus. Prospectuses may be ordered online or through your local branch. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

* 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 record keeping, shareholder or SEC Rule 12b-1 fees.

** Not applicable if the fund charges a contingent deferred sales charge.

Online Foreign Trading

Order Method Price
Internet $7
Touchtone (IVR) Phone System $17
Broker Assisted $27

For stocks priced under $1, add 1/2 % of the principal value to the commissions shown. Every market has its own set of additional fees and/or taxes assessed by local governments and exchanges. These fees are usually automatically included in a quote. Some foreign stocks must be traded with broker assistance. Additional agency fees may apply for broker assisted orders. It is the client's responsibility to ask the broker if any additional fees will be applied prior to placing the trade.

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When Scottrade acts as a principal, the bonds will be subject to a markup or markdown.

All commissions, fees and rates are subject to change without notice.

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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.

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.

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