: Instead of specifying a number of shares, enter the total amount you want to spend (e.g., $10 or $50).

: Provides "Stock Slices" for any S&P 500 company starting at $5.

: Register for an account and link your bank to deposit the amount you wish to invest.

Buying fractional shares allows you to own a "slice" of a company’s stock based on a dollar amount rather than the full price of a single share. This makes high-priced stocks, which can cost thousands of dollars, accessible to investors with smaller budgets.

: Look up the ticker symbol (e.g., "AAPL" for Apple) of the company you want to own.

: Select a platform that explicitly supports fractional trading, as not all brokers offer this feature.

: The platform will calculate the exact fraction you will receive based on current market prices. Once confirmed, the slice is added to your portfolio. Top Brokers Offering Fractional Shares (2026)

: Offers "Stocks by the Slice" starting at $1 for over 7,000 stocks and ETFs.