Step 4 of 6 · Start Investing with Your First $100
Transfer $100 and buy the fund
Transfer $100 and buy the fund — step 4 of 6 in Start Investing with Your First $100. Transfer $100 from checking. Search the fund name in the broker. Click Buy → Market order → $100 (or 1 share if fractional not available).
Free personal finance tip: Transfer $100 and buy the fund (step 4 of 6 from "Start Investing with Your First $100").
Transfer $100 from checking. Search the fund name in the broker. Click Buy → Market order → $100 (or 1 share if fractional not available).
Confirm expense ratio on the fund page before buying. Write down what you bought and the date — your future self forgets.
You'll need
- Account verified
- $100 transferred
- One index fund purchased
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