How can I buy PH stocks in GStocks PH?
Buying stocks through GStocks PH lets you invest in Philippine-based stocks directly from your GCash app via AB Capital Securities, Inc. (ABCSI).
Before you can buy stocks, make sure to top up your GStocks PH Wallet using your GCash Wallet.
Limit Order | You may create a Limit Order when you want to set the maximum or minimum price at which you are willing to buy or sell a stock. |
Day Order | Buy or Sell Orders created through GStocks PH are all Day Orders, which means that if they did not match or were not filled during the day’s trading session, they will expire. Other order types (i.e. GTC, GTM, GTW) will eventually be available. |
Limit Day Order |
You set a fixed buy or sell price when you create an order, and your orders expire at the end of the day. Note: This is the only order type offered at the moment. |
PSE Trading Hours | The PSE trading hours are from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 2:45 pm Philippine Standard Time (GMT+08:00), from Monday to Friday (excluding holidays). |
How to buy PH stocks in GStocks PH
To buy PH Stocks with GStocks PH, follow the steps below:
- On your GStocks PH dashboard tap AB Capital Securities Inc.
- Tap Buy/Sell
- Select the stock you want to buy then tap Buy
- Input the desired number of shares and select Preview Buy Order
- Confirm the order details and tap Place Order
You can confirm the status of your buy order via the "Orders" page.
Orders entered electronically are posted in real-time. However, some factors may affect the processing of your orders:
- Market Changes and Trading Volume: Stock prices can change a lot from the quoted price due to market ups and downs or heavy trading.
- Internet Service Provider (ISP): ABCSI uses a trusted third-party ISP for internet service. While GCash doesn’t control internet speed, the ISP is reliable and secure.
- Other System Issues: Delays can happen because of high trading activity or long order queues at the PSE.
Once your buy order is confirmed it will appear on the "Portfolio" page.
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