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How to buy a stock, step by step
In short: In your account, search for the stock by name or ticker, choose a limit order if possible, enter the number of shares and the maximum price, check the fees, then confirm. The order executes while the market is open.
Find the right stock
Use the ticker or ISIN code to avoid mistakes: some companies are listed on several exchanges, in different currencies.
Choose the order type
A limit order sets a maximum price: you will never pay more. A market order executes immediately at the available price, which can be worse for a thinly traded stock.
After buying
The stock appears in your portfolio and its price will move every day: that is normal. Decide in advance how long you plan to hold it and what you will do if it drops sharply.