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There are a number of additional risks that all investors need to consider in deciding to trade securities on margin. Read More
The margin requirement is the amount of equity that must be maintained in a margin account. Read More
Margin can be a powerful tool to help enhance your investment returns. With a margin account, you buy securities with some of your own cash along with cash borrowed from Scottrade. Read More
Money a margin customer owes a broker for loans to purchase securities. Read More
Prior notification of a liquidation of a margin account by a broker after a margin call has failed to produce additional equity to bring the margin to the required level. Read More
An account with a large percentage of investments in a single asset class may be considered concentrated. Read More
Once you are logged into your account, click the My Account tab at the top to see your balance information. Below is a sample of what a margin account might look like. Read More
If you borrow money in a margin account to buy stocks, keep in mind that this is not "free" money. Read More
Buying on margin allows you to borrow up to half of the purchase price of an investment from your broker. Read More
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Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and 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. Margin Disclosure Statement (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 appropriate for all investors. Detailed information about the risks associated with options can be found in the Scottrade Options Application and Agreement, Brokerage Account Agreement, or 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.
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