How To Buy Fractional Shares: Of Stock

: Provides "Stock Slices" for any S&P 500 company starting at $5.

: Offers "Stocks by the Slice" starting at $1 for over 7,000 stocks and ETFs.

: Supports direct fractional purchases and dividend reinvestment starting at $5. Pros and Cons How to Buy Fractional Shares - Investopedia how to buy fractional shares of stock

Buying fractional shares allows you to own a "slice" of a company’s stock based on a dollar amount rather than the full price of a single share. This makes high-priced stocks, which can cost thousands of dollars, accessible to investors with smaller budgets.

: Register for an account and link your bank to deposit the amount you wish to invest. : Provides "Stock Slices" for any S&P 500

: Select a platform that explicitly supports fractional trading, as not all brokers offer this feature.

: The platform will calculate the exact fraction you will receive based on current market prices. Once confirmed, the slice is added to your portfolio. Top Brokers Offering Fractional Shares (2026) Pros and Cons How to Buy Fractional Shares

: Look up the ticker symbol (e.g., "AAPL" for Apple) of the company you want to own.