[July 21, 2011]

Free Online Trading Conference Arrives in San Diego July 30

Scottrade, a branch-supported online investing firm, announced today that more than 300 self-directed investors have registered for its conference in San Diego July 30. The free event, which touches on investment strategies, educates customers on how to utilize Scottrade's online trading tools and resources to make better-informed decisions.

The afternoon seminar - from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on July 30 - features several workshops that cover a variety of investing topics including:

• Insight and commentary regarding exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from Scott Burns, Morningstar, Inc.'s director of exchange-traded, closed-end and alternative fund research;
• Top tips for using Scottrader® Streaming Quotes from Todd Slawson, Scottrade's assistant director of Active Trading Services;
• Understanding options trading and how they can fit into different trading styles presented by Marty Kearney, a senior staff instructor at the Options Institute, the educational arm of the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE); and
• A question and answer session with Scottrade representatives, including local branch office associates.

Scottrade operates four branch offices in the San Diego area. Interested customers are invited to visit the branch offices located at:

• 2185 Station Village Way, San Diego
• 8726 Lake Murray Blvd., San Diego
• 11740 Carmel Mountain Rd., San Diego, or
• 333 H St., Chula Vista, Calif.

"Scottrade recognizes the need of self-directed investors to learn new tools and better understand the resources available to them," Slawson said. "The San Diego User Summit, as well as every user summit this year, continues Scottrade's commitment to meeting its customers in the communities they live and work. Our market research tools and educational resources, including live webinars, on-demand webcasts and in-branch seminars help the do-it-yourself investor make better informed investing decisions."

San Diego is the first stop in Scottrade's four-city conference series, which heads to New York City on Aug. 6, Chicago on Oct. 8 and Orlando, Fla., on Nov. 12.

During these free events, Scottrade customers can network with other investors and Scottrade associates, learn how to easily manage their accounts, and effectively use the online investing functions and features of Scottrade's trading platforms. Presentation topics include finding opportunities with stock screeners; placing pre-market and after-hours online trades; learning the economic calendar for IPOs, earnings and splits; and setting up alerts for account-specific updates.

Scottrade's stock brokers are available at 505 branch offices nationwide to answer account-related questions, provide in-person and over-the-phone customer service, and give tutorials on the firm's brokerage and online investment services. Though Scottrade does not provide advice, it offers educational resources to help self-directed investors make better-informed decisions. Most branch offices also host regular small-group branch seminars on a variety of investment topics.

Scottrade complements its in-person customer education with a robust online offering of educational resources through its Knowledge Center, including live webinars and on-demand webcasts. The online reference materials are available to all site visitors-pre-login-and allow self-directed investors to learn at their own pace. The Knowledge Center gives instructions on topics ranging from investing basics of how to trade stocks online to understanding detailed technical analysis.

About Scottrade

Investors who enjoy online stock trading will find value and personalized customer service at online investing firm Scottrade, Inc. Founded in 1980, Scottrade enables customers to learn about online trading tools, stock market research and how to buy stocks online, many at just $7 per trade. With more than 500 nationwide branch offices, Scottrade has the largest branch network among online brokerage firms. To learn more about one of FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For," visit about.scottrade.com or www.scottrade.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr. Member FINRA/SIPC.

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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 all investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. These funds' performance will likely be significantly different than their benchmark over periods of more than one day, and their performance over time may in fact trend opposite of their benchmark. Investors should monitor these holdings, consistent with their strategies, as frequently as daily. 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.

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. All option accounts require prior approval by Scottrade.

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