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Invest with as little as $5*.
Fractional shares make it possible to own part of a stock from your favorite companies and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) without committing to a whole share.
*There is a minimum of 0.00001 shares per order and a purchase quantity of $5 to own a portion of the stock or ETF.
Own part of a stock
Invest in your favorite stocks and ETFs, regardless of share price, for just $5.
Invest with as little as $5
Fractional shares on Exploretrade can be as small as 1/100000 of a share, as little as $5
Pay no commissions
Exploretrade charges no commission fees, no account management fees or inactivity fees to buy and sell fractional shares
Expand your stock portfolio
With fractional shares trading ability introduced, you have the opportunity to invest in even more companies
How it works
Pick any eligible US stock or ETF and decide how much you want to invest. It's that easy.
Get Started in 3 easy steps
Apply for an account
Deposit any amount
Start buying & selling
Fractional shares Disclosure: This is not an offer, or solicitation of any offer to buy or sell any security, investment or other product. Fractional Shares trading involves risks, and there is always the potential of losing money when you invest in securities. Past performance, historical returns, future projections, and statistical forecasts are no guarantee of future returns or future performance. Diversefication does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. Regulatory and Exchange Fees may apply.
Fractional shares trade is available for equities and ETFs ONLY. The list of active symbols will be maintained by Exploretrade. Users can only place fractional shares orders during market hours. The trading window is 9:30am-4:00pm EST. The minimum USD amount for single trade is $5 and the minimum fractional amount of shares for a single trade is 0.00001. This rule does not work when clients are closing a position.
FAQs
What is fractional share investing? +
A fractional share is when you own less than one whole share of a company. Buying fractional shares is a way to invest in popular stocks without being dependent on matching the share price. There is a minimum of 0.00001 shares per order and a purchase quantity of $5 to own a portion of the stock or ETF.
How do I trade fractional shares? +
Trading fractional shares is as simple as submitting a regular order. Look out for the fractional share indicator at the top of a stock page to see if fractional shares are available for that stock or ETF. There is a minimum of 0.00001 shares per order and a purchase quantity of $5 to own a portion of the stock or ETF. Which stocks are
Which stocks are fractional shares available for ? +
Fractional shares are available for equities and ETFs. The list of available symbols is subject to change.
How do I sell my fractional shares? +
You can find your fractional share position in your main account screen. To do a trade or look at additional information for the position, tap or right-click on the position. Now you will be able to liquidate or add on to your position. There is a minimum of 0.00001 shares per order for closing fractional share positions. The rule of $5 minimum doesn't work for closing fractional share positions.