Invest Like You're Ballin' on a Budget: How to Buy Fractional Shares on Fidelity
Let's face it, dropping a cool grand on a single stock can be intimidating. Who wants to put all their eggs (or should we say, tendies) in one basket? Especially when that basket holds a single, very expensive, fruit. Enter fractional shares, my friends – the investment game-changer for us regular folks who don't have Scrooge McDuck's money bin overflowing with coins.
But what exactly are fractional shares? Imagine a company's stock price is like a giant pizza. You can't exactly buy a single slice (unless you're at a fancy build-your-own pizza place, which sounds delightful). Fractional shares let you buy a portion of that pizza, like a fancy investor with a tiny appetite (or a serious sweet tooth for just one topping).
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Why should you care about these pizza-slice-sized stocks?
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- Invest in the companies you ACTUALLY like: Always dreamed of owning a sliver of Tesla but the full share price makes you sweat? Fractional shares to the rescue!
- Diversify your portfolio on a dime: Spread your money across a wider range of companies without needing a small loan. It's like having a stock market buffet – a little bit of everything!
- Start small, dream big: Don't have a lot of cash to throw around? Fractional shares let you invest with as little as $1. That's like finding a twenty in your winter coat – perfect for dipping your toes in the investment pool.
Alright, alright, you're convinced. How do you buy these magical stock slices on Fidelity?
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- Step 1: Become a Fidelity Investor (Duh!) If you haven't already, open an account. It's easier than wrestling a particularly stubborn toddler into pajamas.
- Step 2: Log in and Look Fancy: Navigate to your investment dashboard. You'll feel like a financial whiz in no time.
- Step 3: Find the "Trade" Tab: Because that's where the buying magic happens.
- Step 4: Here Comes the Hero – "Dollars" Instead of "Shares": This might be the most important step. Instead of the usual "Shares" entry, look for a way to switch to "Dollars." This is your gateway to the fractional share promised land.
- Step 5: Input Your Dollar Amount: Think "how much pizza do I want?" Enter the amount you'd like to invest.
- Step 6: Place Your Order (And Maybe Order an Actual Pizza): Double-check everything and hit that glorious "buy" button. Now go celebrate with some actual pizza (because adulting is hard).
Bonus Tip: Fractional shares work with over 7,000 stocks and ETFs on Fidelity. That's a lot of metaphorical pizza slices to choose from!
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So there you have it! Now you're equipped to conquer the stock market, one fractional share at a time. Remember, investing is a marathon, not a sprint. But with fractional shares, you can at least start the race without needing a Lamborghini. Happy investing!
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