Scottrade Invites San Antonio-area Investors to User Summit

Online investment firm hosts educational workshop to help investors make
better-informed decisions
SAN ANTONIO--(Business Wire)--
Scottrade, a leading branch-supported online investment firm, is hosting a free
workshop in San Antonio as part of its continued commitment to customer
education. The regional conference to help Scottrade investors and traders make
better-informed investment decisions will be on Saturday, July 18 at the Westin
La Cantera Resort, 16641 La Cantera Parkway.

During the free workshop, Scottrade customers can network with other investors,
learn how to easily manage their accounts, and effectively use the online
investing functions and features of Scottrade`s trading platforms. Topics will
include finding opportunities with stock and exchange-traded fund 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 is pleased to offer this online investing workshop to San
Antonio-area customers," said Scottrade Manager of Active Trading Services Todd
Slawson. "In addition to connecting with other self-directed investors,
attendees will learn how to effectively use Scottrade`s tools and services to
make better-informed investment decisions."

San Antonio is one of 24 locations Scottrade is hosting workshops around the
country this year. Customers also can visit the San Antonio-area branch offices,
at 602 N.W. Loop 410 and at 946 N. Loop 1604 West, to learn more about online
trading.

Additional information about Scottrade investment education, the Scottrade
Online Community and registration for free local seminars is available at
http://www.scottrade.com/education.

About Scottrade

As a leading online investment firm, Scottrade offers a full line of investment
products, online trading services and market research tools to help investors
take control of their financial future. Scottrade provides customers the
convenience of buying many stocks online at just $7 per trade and the support of
the largest branch network among online investment firms, with more than 400
nationwide branch offices. Named Highest in Investor Satisfaction by J.D. Power
and Associates, Scottrade is dedicated to exceptional customer service and
unprecedented value. Scottrade is also one of FORTUNE magazine`s "100 Best
Companies to Work For" in America. For more information, visit
www.scottrade.com.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and
expenses of an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) carefully before investing. A
prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF and can be obtained
from the issuer. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Scottrade
Ben Gillham, 314-965-1555 x3411
bgillham@scottrade.com

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