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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements
(Form S-3, No. 333-87999 and Form S-8, Nos. 333-40633, 333-40631, and 333-77573)
pertaining to Ameritrade Holding Corporation of our report dated February 4,
2000 (except for Note 7, as to which the date is March 8, 2000), with respect
to the consolidated financial statements of Pace Financial Network LLC included
in the Amendment to the Current Report on Form 8-K/A of Ameritrade Holding
Corporation.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
McLean, Virginia
September 20, 2000
