Your partial shares questions answered

Looking to learn more about partial shares, also commonly known as fractional shares? We're here to help. Welcome to the TD Direct Investing Partial Shares Help Centre. Click on an FAQ to find answers to the top partial shares-related questions.

General

What are partial shares?

What are the benefits of buying partial shares?

Can I trade partial shares at TD Direct Investing or TD Easy Trade?
Getting Started

How can I buy partial shares at TD Direct Investing or TD Easy Trade?

Can I transfer partial shares from another brokerage to TD Direct Investing or TD Easy Trade?

What are the fees for trading partial shares at TD Direct Investing?

What are the fees for trading partial shares on TD Easy Trade?

Will a partial share trade on TD Easy Trade count towards my annual 50 free trades?
Trading

Do I need to enable trading for partial shares at TD Direct Investing or TD Easy Trade?

Are partial shares available for all account types at TD Direct Investing and TD Easy Trade?

What stocks and ETFs are available for partial share trading at TD Direct Investing and TD Easy Trade?

Can I trade partial shares in both Canadian and U.S. dollars at TD Direct Investing or TD Easy Trade?

Are partial share trades filled in real-time at TD Direct Investing and TD Easy Trade?

Can I short-sell partial shares at TD Direct Investing

Is there a minimum or limit on how much I can invest in partial shares at TD Direct Investing and TD Easy Trade?
Order Entry

Can I just buy whole shares instead of partial shares at TD Direct Investing and TD Easy Trade?

If I have partial shares and whole shares of a stock, can I sell just a portion of the shares at TD Direct Investing or TD Easy Trade?

What order types are available for partial shares trading at TD Direct Investing and TD Easy Trade?

Can I buy partial shares by dollar amount outside of trading hours at TD Direct Investing or TD Easy Trade?

Can I sell partial shares by dollar amount at TD Direct Investing or TD Easy Trade?

Why does the calculator show "estimated" dollar amount or share quantity when placing a trade at TD Direct Investing and TD Easy Trade?
Maintenance

What happens if there is a stock split or corporate action on partial shares held in my TD Direct Investing or TD Easy Trade account?

Do I receive dividends if I own partial shares at TD Direct Investing or TD Easy Trade?

Can the Dividend Reinvestment Program (DRIP) purchase partial shares at TD Direct Investing or TD Easy Trade?

Can partial shares be enrolled in the Dividend Reinvestment Program (DRIP) at TD Direct Investing or TD Easy Trade?

Do I own the fractional portion of partial shares in my TD Direct Investing or TD Easy Trade account?
Money Movement

Can I transfer partial shares from another brokerage to TD Direct Investing or TD Easy Trade?

Can I contribute partial shares in-kind to my TD Direct Investing or TD Easy Trade account?

Can I transfer partial shares between my TD Direct Investing and TD Easy Trade accounts?

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