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why can't i sell my stock on etoro

by Prof. Ericka Morissette Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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eToro is one of the world's most popular trading platforms, and in 2018 it is opening its doors to the U.S. market. For the moment, not all markets are available to trade and certain features are disabled. This is why you do not currently have the option to open short (SELL) positions.

The sell option is not available for volatile stocks. Hence, it is greyed out for any high-risk stock. The sell option is also disabled after trading hours, and if there is no more stock to sell. Not all markets are available for trade at the moment on eToro.

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What is Etoro and how does it work?

eToro is one of the world's most popular trading platforms, and in 2018 it opened its doors to the U.S. market. For the moment, not all markets are available to trade and certain features are disabled. Note, sell positions are also not currently available on any stocks and ETFs.

How do I Close a trade on eToro?

(On the eToro mobile app, swipe left on the position you wish to close and tap the red X .) Click " Close Trade ". Your request will be executed during market hours. Can I close part of my trade?

Why can't I open a short position on eToro?

eToro is one of the world's most popular trading platforms, and in 2018 it is opening its doors to the U.S. market. For the moment, not all markets are available to trade and certain features are disabled. This is why you do not currently have the option to open short (SELL) positions.

Is day trading on eToro allowed or not?

Is day trading on eToro allowed or not? People say it is but scalping isn't. On the other hand in eToro FAQ it's stated that it's limited to 4 day trades in 5 consecutive days. So which is it? Can any seasoned eToro trader clarify please?

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Why can't I open a sell position on eToro?

For the moment, not all markets are available to trade and certain features are disabled. Note, sell positions are also not currently available on any stocks and ETFs. A gradual rollout is planned - we are now in the initial phase of the U.S. launch, and we are hoping to launch additional features soon.

Can eToro sell my shares?

Follow these steps to sell stocks on eToro: Open etoro.com, and log in to the platform. Either on the web platform or on the mobile trading platform, click on your portfolio and select the item you want to sell. Close your position, and buy something else or choose to withdraw your money.

How do I sell my profit on eToro?

To do so, follow these steps:Click on the relevant trade in your Portfolio to open the Edit Trade window.Click on TAKE PROFIT. If there is currently no Take Profit and you wish to add one, click Set TP.Adjust your Take Profit setting.Click Update in order to save the change.

Can I sell on eToro?

On the eToro platform, short selling is done using a Contract for Difference (CFD). To open a SELL position, switch the toggle from BUY to SELL in the Open Trade window: Like all trading platforms, prices on eToro have a spread, meaning the BUY and SELL prices are different (the BUY price is always higher).

How do I SELL my shares on eToro?

How do I close / sell a position?Click on "Portfolio" to see all the instruments you are currently trading.Click on the relevant instrument to see the breakdown into individual positions.Click on the red X next to the position you wish to close.

Why can't I withdraw my money from eToro?

To withdraw funds, you need to place a withdrawal request. In case you are not able to complete this step, please make sure: You are trying to withdraw at least the minimum amount required of $30 USD.

Can I withdraw my profit in eToro?

No problem! Customers may withdraw funds from their eToro account at any time. Funds can be withdrawn up to the value of the balance of your eToro account, minus the amount of margin used. Funds are withdrawn using the same method, and sent to the same account, as previously used for your deposit.

What is the 1% rule in trading?

Key Takeaways The 1% rule for day traders limits the risk on any given trade to no more than 1% of a trader's total account value. Traders can risk 1% of their account by trading either large positions with tight stop-losses or small positions with stop-losses placed far away from the entry price.

Is closing a trade the same as selling?

“Closing a trade” means terminating an investment. In the laymen's terms it would be called “selling” a stock or a financial asset. Selling an asset, synonymous with “short selling”, means entering into a contract with a broker, or simply an investment, where you believe an asset will decline in value.

Does eToro allow short selling?

Opening a SELL position on eToro All you have to do is open a trade, and switch the toggle from “BUY” to “SELL”: As soon as you switch to SELL and open your trade, the position will open as a short-selling position and will increase in value as the asset's price goes down.

Is eToro good for long term?

With that being said, eToro is also a good investment platform if you want long-term trading. With CFD, they have included real stock trading and EFT in their business model. eToro has made a lot of positive changes in recent years to make it more suitable for long-term investors.

How much is eToro withdrawal fee?

a $5 feeYes, all withdrawal requests are subject to a $5 fee. Any withdrawals sent in currencies other than USD are subject to conversion fees.

Why is it saying I've got a loss when the price is now higher than my buy in? Confused!

Why is it saying I've got a loss when the price is now higher than my buy in? Confused!

Etoro closes my account and giving me 72 hours to close my positions

and they dont even give me a reason why. Ive been going back and forth with them for a while, they questioned my source of income ( Im a freelancer) but Ive been nothing but cooperative with them, even send them my tax return and my registration as freelancer as they requested.

Is it possible to transfer shares from eToro to computer share?

I have a significant investment in a certain meme stock. If this stock blasts off to the Moon is there any way that I can be screwed over by eToro?

Will you be able to handle the volatility during MOASS?

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