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Start as small as you need toLearning the ropes? With Shyft you can start investing in the top stocks and ETFs from as little as $2.49. How to buy shares and ETFs using Shyft
Log into your Shyft app.
Select the Shares tab from the bottom of the home screen. Or scroll to the shares section on the Globalview page and select "Buy Now". A list of available shares and ETFs will appear.
Select the “Browse Shares” icon.
Scroll or use the search function to view your options.
Once you have made your choice, tap on that share or ETF, then select “Buy”.
Select the number of shares you’d like to buy, then tap “Continue”.
From the review screen, tick the Shyft Trading disclosure box, then tap “Confirm” to complete your purchase.
A confirmation screen will appear once your purchase is complete. Tap “Ok” to dismiss. Your portfolio will reflect your purchase.
Download ShyftLog into your Shyft app.
Select the Shares tab from the bottom of the home screen. Or scroll to the shares section on the Globalview page and select "Buy Now". A list of available shares and ETFs will appear.
Select the “Browse Shares” icon.
Scroll or use the search function to view your options.
Once you have made your choice, tap on that share or ETF, then select “Buy”.
Select the number of shares you’d like to buy, then tap “Continue”.
From the review screen, tick the Shyft Trading disclosure box, then tap “Confirm” to complete your purchase.
A confirmation screen will appear once your purchase is complete. Tap “Ok” to dismiss. Your portfolio will reflect your purchase.
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How to sell your Shyft Shares
Log into your Shyft app.
Select the Shares tab from the bottom of the home screen. Tap “My Portfolio”.
Tap the shares you want to sell. You will see a screen detailing the shares’ performance. Tap the “Sell” button.
Select the number of shares you want to sell, then tap “Continue".
From the review screen, tick the Investment Declaration box, then tap “Confirm” to complete your sell order.
A confirmation screen will appear once the sale is complete. Tap “OK” to dismiss.
Download ShyftLog into your Shyft app.
Select the Shares tab from the bottom of the home screen. Tap “My Portfolio”.
Tap the shares you want to sell. You will see a screen detailing the shares’ performance. Tap the “Sell” button.
Select the number of shares you want to sell, then tap “Continue".
From the review screen, tick the Investment Declaration box, then tap “Confirm” to complete your sell order.
A confirmation screen will appear once the sale is complete. Tap “OK” to dismiss.
How do I trade shares outside of US market operating hours?
Easy! Simply buy or sell shares and ETFs using the same method you do during operating hours.
Your order will remain pending until the market reopens. Prices displayed when the markets are closed are projections. Pending shares will be processed at the market-open price.
Download ShyftEasy! Simply buy or sell shares and ETFs using the same method you do during operating hours.
Your order will remain pending until the market reopens. Prices displayed when the markets are closed are projections. Pending shares will be processed at the market-open price.
Frequently asked questionsView all
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the United States tax agency, requires a W-8BEN form for reporting purposes. It is required as you are trading in American-based shares. Shyft submits this information on your behalf.
Yes, you can! Your order will remain pending until the market reopens. Prices displayed when the markets are closed are projections. Pending shares will be processed at the market-open price.
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