How to Buy Fractional Shares

Yes, fractional trading is available for the majority of stocks listed on NYSE and Nasdaq. However, there are limitations if the stock you wish to trade does not support fractional trading. In such cases, you will be unable to enter a fractional amount and attempting to switch to fractional share order entry will result in an error message.This ensures that only eligible stocks can be traded with fractional shares, maintaining accuracy and consistency for traders. 1. **Eligibility of Stocks**: Most stocks listed on NYSE and Nasdaq support fractional trading, allowing traders to buy stocks with quantities less than 1 share. 2. **Limitations**: If the stock does not support fractional trading, you cannot purchase fractional shares. This restriction prevents errors and ensures consistency in trading. 3. **Process**: To buy stocks, open a brokerage account, fund it, and then place your order. Remember, investing involves risk.