To trade, users typically hit a "Quick Trade" button, entered the quantity, and selected the order type (often a limit order).

This was a more powerful desktop application meant to rival hardcore platforms from other brokers, offering advanced order entry and technical indicators.

: All former Scottrade accounts were initially transitioned to TD Ameritrade, which was subsequently acquired by Charles Schwab .

Standard capabilities included basic one-legged orders like buying calls or puts, and more advanced conditional or "One Cancels Other" (OCO) orders. :

Scottrade is and cannot be used to buy options today.

: Users viewed option chains by right-clicking a ticker and selecting "Option Chain," which showed bid, ask, volume, and open interest.

Before its closure, Scottrade offered a simplified but functional options trading experience primarily geared toward beginner and intermediate investors. :

: Scottrade was acquired by TD Ameritrade in September 2017.