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Jan 26, 2021
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Icelandic Cougar
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I’m a little confused on how the market works.
I bought into AMC around 7 PM EST. It’s already up $3, do I not get any benefit of the share going up until tomorrow morning?
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Icelandic Cougar
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I’m a little confused on how the market works.
Icelandic Cougar
1/26/21 10:01pm
You don't get any benefit until you sell.
benny1982
1/26/21 10:02pm
Well I know that, I just mean based on my buy in for when I do sell.
Icelandic Cougar
1/26/21 10:03pm
When it is Greater than what you purchased it at. Buy low sell high.
JohnnyC
1/26/21 10:11pm
Sorry, let me elaborate.
Icelandic Cougar
1/26/21 10:19pm
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benny1982
1/26/21 10:21pm
The actual mechanics are actually somewhat complicated. But you will get your
Lance71
1/26/21 10:26pm
After hours trading is not on the NYSE and the price after hours doesn't necessarily reflect
CSoul
1/26/21 10:03pm
It's likely you placed an order to purchase at market open tomorrow
volleyjiver
1/26/21 10:27pm
If you only place an order to buy, then you will have to pay the opening price.
Lance71
1/26/21 10:36pm
You needed to place the order in extended hours.
Princepete
1/26/21 10:31pm
If you placed an after-hours trade, depending on who you use you most
Parabellum
1/26/21 10:52pm
I had no idea that’s how it worked. Cool to learn.
Princepete
1/26/21 10:56pm
You are saying two things that can't both be true. 1. You bought stock tonight. 2. You'll get the stock in the
HarlemCoug
1/26/21 10:43pm
That is an excellent summary that I couldn't get out correctly.
Lance71
1/26/21 10:45pm
Did you actually buy the stock in extended hours trading, or place order for
Kerbouchard
1/26/21 10:47pm
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