Place your first trade

Steps

1. 1Search for a symbol using the search bar or open it from a watchlist.
2. 2Choose Buy or Sell and enter a quantity (or a dollar amount for fractional shares).
3. 3Pick an order type — Market for immediate execution, Limit to set your maximum price.
4. 4Select a time-in-force: Day orders expire at the close; GTC orders stay open up to 90 days.
5. 5Review the estimated cost and any fees, then confirm.

You'll see a fill notification as soon as the order executes. Open orders can be modified or cancelled from the Orders tab until they fill.