How to Buy a Stock at Fidelity

I wrote How to Sign Up for a Fidelity Brokerage Account around July.

Now, it’s time to buy a stock! In this article, you’ll learn how to buy a stock at Fidelity. 

Note: Fidelity is a US stockbroker, founded in 1946. It is one of the most well-rounded brokerages with no commissions on stock, ETF, or options trades, and a selection of no-expense-ratio index funds.

Step 1. Pick Stocks & Find Symbols

There are a lot of stocks out there. You need to pick one at first. If you have no idea where to start, check Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio here.

Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors of all time and he runs this Berkshire Hathaway. I’m not suggesting buying the same stocks that Warren Buffett holds. I’m just saying learn from successful people is a good start (:

Once you’ve picked one, find symbols.

Step 2. Now, Login to Your Account

If you haven’t created Fidelity Brokerage Account, read here. If you have Fidelity Brokerage Account, log in to your account and mouseover “Account & Trade.” Under the “Account & Trade,” click “Portfolio.”

Step 3. Place Order

On the portfolio page, you’ll see the “Trade” button on the top left side. Click it.

Step 4. Enter Symbol

You’ll see the order form on the screen now. Let’s assume that you are going to buy Kroger stock. Enter Kroger stock symbol (KR) into the symbol field.

After you enter the symbol, you’ll see the current stock price.

Step 5. Enter Quantity

You are going to buy a stock, so the action will be “Buy.” Enter the number of shares you want to purchase in the quantity field.

Order type has two options, “Market Order” and “Limit Order.” For beginners, I strongly recommend using “Market Order” because it’s the basic. In the “Time in Force” section, pick “Day.” Lastly, click “Preview Order.”

Step 6. Confirm Your Purchase

Last step! You’ll see a preview of your order including the current price of the stock, how many shares you will buy, and the estimated total cost. If you agree with it, click “Place Order.” That’s all! You are now an investor.

Note: Bid means people who want to buy a stock with the price, Ask means people who want to sell a stock with the price at the moment. 

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• Investment Strategy for Lazy People
• Dividend Aristocrats List for 2021

Wrapping Up

If you have any questions, feel free to call Fidelity Customer Service. I often use Fidelity Live Chat customer service.

My first stock purchase was $550. (same as a designer handbag) I wasn’t going to make money at the time. I wanted to learn how does stock trading work. $550 was a good investment for the real experience!