Real-Time Trades

For investors who would like to place an order subject to the ongoing markets, ShareBuilder offers the ability to place real-time trades. Orders placed during non-market hours will be entered when the markets next open.

1. Navigate to Trade > Real-time Trades (log in required).
2. Select an Action (Buy or Sell).
3. Enter the Symbol and # of Shares you want to trade.
4. Select an Order Type (Market, Limit, or Stop-Loss).
   • For Limit orders, enter the Limit Price and select the Order Expiration.
   • For Stop-Loss orders, enter the Stop Price and Order Expiration.
5. Select a Funding Source:
   • Cash Available for Investing
   • Express Funding available to Individual, Joint, and Custodial accounts)
   • Buying Power (margin-approved accounts only)
6. Click Next to review order details.
7. Once you have verified your order, click Place Order.

Once you have placed your order, you can check its status by navigating to Trade > Order Status (log in required).

Note: For buy orders, funds must be available at the time the order is placed unless you are using Express Funding.

For full commission details, please see the ShareBuilder Pricing & Rates.

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Commissions for real-time trades placed online are $9.95. Trade orders placed by phone are $19.95. For more information, see ShareBuilder's Pricing & Rates.

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When placing a real-time trade, you can choose between market, limit, and stop-loss order types. Click here to learn more about them.

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