Ready to streamline your investment strategy and make the most of your Webull portfolio? Selling fractional shares can be a powerful tool, whether you're rebalancing, taking profits, or simply adjusting your holdings. This comprehensive guide will walk you through every step of the process on Webull, from understanding fractional shares to executing your sell order, and even answer some common questions you might have. Let's dive in!
Navigating Your Investments: How to Sell Fractional Shares on Webull
Fractional shares have revolutionized investing by making high-priced stocks accessible to everyone. Instead of needing hundreds or thousands of dollars to buy a single share of a company like Google or Amazon, you can invest just a few dollars and own a piece of that company. Similarly, selling fractional shares allows you to liquidate exactly the amount you need, rather than being forced to sell a full share if you only want to take out a portion of your investment.
This guide will focus on selling fractional shares on the Webull mobile app, as it's the most common platform for everyday investors.
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| How To Sell Fractional Shares On Webull |
Step 1: Are you ready to optimize your portfolio? Log in and Locate Your Holdings!
The first crucial step is to access your Webull account.
Open the Webull App: Find the Webull icon on your smartphone or tablet and tap to launch it.
Log In: Enter your registered email/phone number and password. If you have biometric authentication enabled (fingerprint, face ID), you might be able to log in even faster!
Navigate to Your Portfolio: Once logged in, you'll typically land on your "Markets" or "Watchlist" screen. To view your investments, tap on the Webull logo (usually a circular icon with the Webull bull) at the bottom center of your screen. This will take you to your "Account" page, which provides an overview of your portfolio.
Find Your Positions: On the "Account" page, scroll down to the "Positions" section. Here, you'll see a list of all the stocks and ETFs you currently hold.
Step 2: Identify the Fractional Share You Wish to Sell
Within your "Positions" list, you'll see all your holdings. It's important to remember that Webull only offers and supports the trading of Fractional Shares for selected US stocks and ETFs.
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Look for the Green Diamond Indicator: For stocks that support fractional shares, you'll often see a small green diamond logo indicator near the stock symbol or name after you tap on it. This confirms that you can trade it in fractions. Even if it's not explicitly marked in your main positions list, you'll see this indicator when you tap into the individual stock's detail page.
Select the Stock: Tap on the specific stock or ETF that contains the fractional shares you want to sell. This will take you to the detailed quote page for that security.
Step 3: Initiate the Sell Order
Now that you're on the stock's detail page, it's time to tell Webull you want to sell.
Tap "Trade": At the bottom of the stock's detail page, you'll find a "Trade" button. Tap on this to bring up the order entry screen.
Select "Sell": On the order entry screen, make sure "Sell" is selected. This is crucial to ensure you're exiting a position, not entering a new one.
Choose "Market Order - Fractional Shares Trading Enabled": This is a critical step for selling fractional shares.
Tap on "Order Type" (it might default to "Market" already).
From the list of order types, select "MARKET - Fractional Shares Trading Enabled."
Important Note: Webull primarily allows Market Orders for fractional share trading. This means your order will be executed immediately at the best available market price. Limit orders are generally not supported for fractional shares on Webull.
Specify Your Sale Amount: You have two primary ways to sell your fractional shares:
Amount in Share: If you know the exact fraction of a share you want to sell (e.g., 0.5 shares, 0.001 shares), enter that quantity here. Webull allows fractional shares to be as small as 0.00001 (five decimal places) or 0.001 (three decimal places) depending on the specific stock and Webull's regional policies, but a common minimum is usually around 0.00001 shares.
Amount in USD: Alternatively, you can specify the dollar amount you wish to sell (e.g., $10, $50). Webull will then calculate the corresponding fractional share quantity to fulfill that dollar amount. The minimum value for a fractional share trade is typically USD $5.
Step 4: Review and Confirm Your Order
Before the order is placed, Webull will present you with a summary.
Review Details Carefully: Double-check all the information:
Action: Sell
Symbol: The correct stock/ETF you intend to sell.
Quantity/Amount: The fractional share quantity or dollar amount you specified.
Order Type: Market (with fractional shares enabled).
Estimated Proceeds: This will give you an idea of the cash you'll receive from the sale (before any potential regulatory fees).
Confirm: If everything looks correct, tap the "Sell" or "Place Order" button (the exact wording may vary slightly). You might be asked to enter your trading password or confirm with biometrics for security.
Step 5: Order Execution and Settlement
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Once you confirm your order, it will be sent to the market.
Execution: As a market order, your fractional shares should be executed almost immediately during regular US trading hours.
Keep in Mind: Fractional share orders are sometimes processed differently than whole share orders. Webull's clearing firm (Apex Clearing Corporation for US accounts) aggregates fractional orders, which might lead to a slightly longer processing time compared to a whole share market order. There's also no guarantee that the order will be filled instantly, especially for very small fractions, as they are manually matched.
US Fractional Shares are only tradable during US Regular Trading Hours.
Settlement: After your order is executed, the funds from the sale won't be immediately available for withdrawal. Stock trades typically settle in T+2 business days (Trade date plus two business days). This means the cash from your sale will appear in your Webull cash balance but will only be available for withdrawal after two business days. You can, however, use the funds to buy other securities immediately after the sale.
Track Your Order: You can usually track the status of your order in the "Orders" section of your Webull app.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Selling Fractional Shares on Webull
Here are 10 common "How to" questions related to selling fractional shares on Webull, along with quick answers:
How to check if a stock supports fractional shares on Webull?
You can check for a green diamond logo indicator on the top right of the stock's detail page after tapping on it in your portfolio or search results.
How to know the minimum amount I can sell for fractional shares on Webull?
The minimum value for a fractional share trade on Webull is typically USD $5, and the minimum quantity can be as small as 0.00001 shares (or 0.001 shares depending on region/stock).
How to sell only a portion of my fractional shares on Webull?
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On the order entry screen, choose "Amount in Share" and enter the specific fractional quantity you wish to sell, or choose "Amount in USD" and enter the dollar amount you want to liquidate.
How to use a limit order to sell fractional shares on Webull?
Generally, Webull only allows Market Orders for fractional share trading. Limit orders are typically not supported for selling fractional shares.
How to see the proceeds from selling fractional shares on Webull?
Once your fractional share sale order is executed, the proceeds (minus any regulatory fees) will be added to your cash balance in your Webull account. You can view your cash balance on your "Account" page.
How to withdraw the cash after selling fractional shares on Webull?
After your trade settles (typically T+2 business days), the cash becomes available for withdrawal. You can initiate an ACH withdrawal from your Webull "Account" page by going to "Transfers" -> "Transfer Money" and selecting "Withdraw."
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How to cancel a fractional share sell order on Webull?
If your market order for fractional shares hasn't been fully executed yet, you might be able to cancel it from the "Orders" section of your Webull app. However, market orders execute very quickly, so cancellation might not always be possible.
How to sell fractional shares on Webull's desktop platform?
While this guide focused on the mobile app, the process is largely similar on the desktop platform. You'll navigate to your "Account," find the stock, select "Trade," choose "Sell," and then specify the fractional amount or dollar value using a market order.
How to handle dividends from fractional shares on Webull?
Webull typically rounds dividend payments from fractional shares to the nearest cent and credits them to your account.
How to avoid issues when selling fractional shares on Webull?
Always double-check your order details before confirming, ensure you're within regular US trading hours for selling, and remember that market orders can have price fluctuations. Be aware of the minimum trade value/quantity.
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