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Fractional shares & dollar investing

You don't need a whole share to start.

You don't need a whole share

Some shares cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. Fractional shares let you buy a slice — $50 of a $1,000 stock gets you 0.05 of a share. Investing is open to you even with small money.

Think in dollars, not just shares

Instead of 'how many shares,' you can decide 'I want to invest $100' and get whatever fraction that buys. Perfect for putting in a fixed amount on a regular schedule.

Why this matters for beginners

Fractional, dollar-based investing means you can start small, spread money across several companies, and build the habit — without needing a big pile of cash to begin.

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