The actual mechanics are actually somewhat complicated. But you will get your

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Jan 26, 2021
10:26:24pm

Lance71 Truly Addicted User

shares at the price you bought them for when the market opens.

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Lance71

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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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