Eligible clients can enable fractional share trading in Client Portal.
Use the button above or follow the below procedure to enable trading permissions:
- Log into Client Portal
- Click the User menu (head and shoulders icon in the top right corner) followed by Settings
- If you manage multiple accounts, select an account by clicking on the account number to popup the Account Selector
- Under Account Settings find the section Trading
- Click on Trading Permissions
- Scroll to "Stocks", click +Add and check the box next to "Global (Trade in Fractions)" and click on SAVE
- Click CONTINUE and follow the prompts on screen.
TWS Build Version 979 or later is required to trade fractional shares. This feature currently supports most order types.
Please Note
- You will then be able to trade in fractions in eligible stocks and ETFs for which you have permission to trade.
- To enter an order for a fractional amount for shares, simply enter a fractional value as order Quantity (example: Quantity "0.5" indicates that you want to buy half a share).
- Fractional share purchases are allowed through the Dividend Reinvestment Program (DRIP).
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