Also make sure it is an online account instead of a standard account with Scottrade because on exobox you have to call to place a trade with them because there is not a bid or ask price. To place a trade by phone if you have an online account will be cheaper. Other brokers such as optionsxpress, you do not have to call to place a trade reguardless of a bid or ask. You can do it online just as any other stock you would buy. I am sure just by calling one of them they will be glad to guide you. Just make sure a stated already that you do not do make a market order. Make it a limit order.