Samco currently offers three types of US stock and ETF recommendations: US Stocks – 1 Year Horizon — Handpicked US stocks ideal for medium-term investors looking to hold for approximately 1 year. US Stocks – 3 Month Picks — Short-term US stock ideas based on momentum, earnings, and market trends […]
Where can I find US stock recommendations in the app?
Once you switch to the US Stocks section on the Samco app, you can find recommendations directly on the home screen under ‘Best Picks for You’. Tap on ‘All Recommendations’ to view the complete list of available US stock and ETF recommendations.
Can I place a trade using MTF or leverage in US stocks?
No. Margin Trading Facility (MTF) and leverage are not available for US stocks on Samco. All US stock trades are fully funded and you can only buy stocks with the available balance in your US stocks account.
Why are market orders blocked for certain symbols?
Market orders are blocked for certain US stocks where the stock price is very high or liquidity is low for example, Berkshire Hathaway. This is to protect your order from executing at an unexpected or unfavourable price. For such stocks, you can use the “Buy in Quantity” order type to […]
Can an order placed during pre-market/post-market be cancelled?
Yes. You can cancel a pending order placed during pre-market or post-market hours at any time, as long as it has not been partially or fully executed.
Why are order placements restricted during pre-market and post-market hours?
Pre-market and post-market sessions typically have lower liquidity and higher price volatility compared to regular market hours. To protect your orders from executing at unfavourable prices, Samco restricts certain order types during these sessions. Orders placed during pre-market or post-market hours are kept in pending status and executed only when […]
Why is my order not executing during pre-market or post-market hours?
Orders placed during pre-market or post-market hours are not executed immediately. Samco accepts these orders and keeps them in pending status and they are sent to the US exchanges only when the regular market session opens. Regular market hours (IST): Winter timings (Nov-Mar): 8:00 PM to 2:30 AM Summer timings(Mar-Nov): […]
Can I invest even if I don’t have enough money to buy whole shares?
Yes absolutely. On Samco, you can invest in any US stock or ETF even if you can’t afford a full share, using the “Buy in Amount” order type. Simply enter the dollar amount you want to invest and start as low as $1 and Samco will automatically purchase the equivalent […]
What is “Buy in Quantity” and “Sell in Quantity”?
Buy in Quantity “Buy in Quantity” lets you buy a specific number of shares of a US stock or ETF. Simply enter the exact number of shares you want to purchase. Fractional shares are not allowed and only whole shares can be bought using this order type. Both market and […]
What is “Buy in Amount” and “Sell in Amount”?
These order types let you trade US stocks based on a dollar amount rather than a fixed number of shares. Buy in Amount Enter the dollar amount you want to invest. The system automatically calculates and buys the equivalent fractional shares. Minimum amount: $1 Only market orders are supported and […]
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