How to Use RealStocks Fixed Investment and FAQ
<div data-page-id="LEYpdrH7qoriZBxEMwsugJu8s4g" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="true"><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxusP4be2I1S3mnx9cKuYo0g2a"><strong>1. RealStocks Fixed Investment Basics</strong></h2><div class="ace-line text-indent ace-line old-record-id-doxusBQHXJ6o26SRHiBhuV7C4M5"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxuseoibydadGpcZCDfeFSJk2d"><span style="font-size: 16px;">1.1 What is RealStocks Fixed Investment?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusIMQdTJBEFrXR3ZrSuAtbx1"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusUAyRPFCbgkARmPbXu5REic"><span style="font-size: 16px;">RealStocks Fixed Investment is a long-term investment strategy that allows investors to automatically purchase selected U.S. stocks at a fixed interval, such as weekly or monthly, using a preset amount. This approach reduces the pressure of timing the market and helps investors gradually build long-term holdings.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusX0OzMc9McMYxlLO4VTi2Kb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusmb7p85qgE9b6KrBXN1UDQe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">1.2 What are the benefits of RealStocks Fixed Investment?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus26UjoahtWQIF3ANQIxhOvf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusi1ldVh9VwmbM0XrKtJhZ58"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1) Automated execution:</strong> The system invests according to your schedule, so you do not need to place an order manually each time.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusVZtFW6zw6eIzI3TzocKUeb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>2) Reduced market-timing risk:</strong> Investing in multiple installments can lessen the impact of market volatility on investment decisions.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxush3wxbERDBRctNR9tyJxxAh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>3) Smoother average cost:</strong> Regular purchases over time can help average your position cost and encourage disciplined investing habits.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusise9REdoU0xD8yry1XxORf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>4) Suitable for long-term allocation:</strong> This strategy can be used to build long-term positions in high-quality companies.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxust0NmfFs9TneS4Q6dQCXCDb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusdQVYuaz3aUjZVjDDbhl3wb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">1.3 Who is RealStocks Fixed Investment suitable for?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusJnI8FMfBuXIxIGRg2ijZlb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusHICKGR6onzHayYkfL3fqJb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">RealStocks Fixed Investment may be suitable for investors who:</span></div><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus0RH6BbfsYiQObB8VwzZeJf" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Want to develop a long-term investing habit</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusGraHVGE80UWxfgSif1F7sJ" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Do not have time to monitor the market frequently</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusmA9pLNP2DxWCE1XQ6TsWXj" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Want to reduce market-timing risk and avoid emotional trading</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusPp2UD7fY73LNx3godipR4e" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Believe in the long-term growth potential of high-quality companies</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuss58MxK4guRTUTlEKzJHODR" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Plan to accumulate assets consistently with a Fixed Investment amount</span></div></li></ul><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus7Vz4nYPoKKOWNE5tufLqEc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxusmDjuuaxmmTdf8IXePjeQ1b"><strong>2. How to Create a RealStocks Fixed Investment Plan</strong></h2><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusfzSDw9yYyIFJBrDEd66Ufh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxustHaxI5egqcaqq2CXlC5Czg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2.1 How do I use RealStocks Fixed Investment?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusieENGPG6VV191L7hWpeH7d"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusIiXInxfw3YCf3qBiCsbPIh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">You can set up a Fixed Investment plan in three steps:</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus6ZfvKQeLf7vRuAIYDCSHTe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusnFDuSwSM8ODJjeb62o7xBd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1) Access Recurring Investment:</strong> Open the MEXC App and go to <strong>Trade → RealStocks → Portfolio → More → </strong><strong>Recurring Investment</strong>.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PBWXdK3eHo1XpoxJDVzuJeTkshh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center" data-type="image" data-ace-gallery-json="{"items":[{"uuid":"a6ad8ce3-4257-4d6a-b993-9e3d04eacdae","height":2159,"width":3129,"currHeight":2159,"currWidth":3129,"natrualHeight":2159,"natrualWidth":3129,"pluginName":"imageUpload","scale":1,"src":"https%3A%2F%2Finternal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com%2Fspace%2Fapi%2Fbox%2Fstream%2Fdownload%2Fpreview%2FHFSjbz8dko496xxZzAturGEbsAe%2F%3Fpreview_type%3D16","file_token":"HFSjbz8dko496xxZzAturGEbsAe","image_type":"image/png","size":1028010,"comments":[]}]}" class="image-uploaded gallery old-record-id-KtpIdXWPZoJaYMxORxButRehs4b"><img src="https://mexc-rainbown-activityimages.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/banner/F20260810133815907v5rJbbFFMyufCQ.png" data-single-block="true" data-snapshot="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" data-suite="eyJmaWxlVG9rZW4iOiJIRlNqYno4ZGtvNDk2eHhaekF0dXJHRWJzQWUiLCJvYmpUeXBlIjoiZG9jeCIsIm9ialRva2VuIjoiS3RwSWRYV1Bab0phWU14T1J4QnV0UmVoczRiIiwib3JpZ2luU3JjIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9pbnRlcm5hbC1hcGktZHJpdmUtc3RyZWFtLmxhcmtzdWl0ZS5jb20vc3BhY2UvYXBpL2JveC9zdHJlYW0vZG93bmxvYWQvcHJldmlldy9IRlNqYno4ZGtvNDk2eHhaekF0dXJHRWJzQWUvP3ByZXZpZXdfdHlwZT0xNiJ9" data-src="https://internal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com/space/api/box/stream/download/all/HFSjbz8dko496xxZzAturGEbsAe/?mount_node_token=KtpIdXWPZoJaYMxORxButRehs4b&mount_point=docx_image" data-width="3129" data-height="2159" data-lark-image-uri="drivetoken://HFSjbz8dko496xxZzAturGEbsAe" data-lark-image-width="3129" data-lark-image-height="2159" data-host-from-cloud="true" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 16px;"></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusdaJVHtDZLr7O3IucKVFjOc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusovcIDMdlFTPNtWYgQDHdof"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>2) Create a Recurring Investment plan:</strong> Tap <strong>Set up</strong><strong> recurring investment</strong> → <strong>Search</strong> for a stock → Set the <strong>Investment Frequency and Investment Amount</strong> → Read and accept the relevant agreements → Tap <strong>Confirm & submit</strong>.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JKNmdariXo2CERxWWInupRdHs1b"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center" data-type="image" data-ace-gallery-json="{"items":[{"uuid":"f0c6db59-0252-410c-845d-ef1fa112f444","height":2166,"width":5220,"currHeight":2166,"currWidth":5220,"natrualHeight":2166,"natrualWidth":5220,"pluginName":"imageUpload","scale":1,"src":"https%3A%2F%2Finternal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com%2Fspace%2Fapi%2Fbox%2Fstream%2Fdownload%2Fpreview%2FASClb2Chno2CaFxGCRpuX1H3sIg%2F%3Fpreview_type%3D16","file_token":"ASClb2Chno2CaFxGCRpuX1H3sIg","image_type":"image/png","size":1425950,"comments":[]}]}" class="image-uploaded gallery old-record-id-Q78mdKPdtoWGngxwk3HuRyIhswg"><img src="https://mexc-rainbown-activityimages.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/banner/F20260810133818945Ix2wbnaADQjDpT.png" data-single-block="true" data-snapshot="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" data-suite="eyJmaWxlVG9rZW4iOiJBU0NsYjJDaG5vMkNhRnhHQ1JwdVgxSDNzSWciLCJvYmpUeXBlIjoiZG9jeCIsIm9ialRva2VuIjoiUTc4bWRLUGR0b1dHbmd4d2szSHVSeUloc3dnIiwib3JpZ2luU3JjIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9pbnRlcm5hbC1hcGktZHJpdmUtc3RyZWFtLmxhcmtzdWl0ZS5jb20vc3BhY2UvYXBpL2JveC9zdHJlYW0vZG93bmxvYWQvcHJldmlldy9BU0NsYjJDaG5vMkNhRnhHQ1JwdVgxSDNzSWcvP3ByZXZpZXdfdHlwZT0xNiJ9" data-src="https://internal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com/space/api/box/stream/download/all/ASClb2Chno2CaFxGCRpuX1H3sIg/?mount_node_token=Q78mdKPdtoWGngxwk3HuRyIhswg&mount_point=docx_image" data-width="5220" data-height="2166" data-lark-image-uri="drivetoken://ASClb2Chno2CaFxGCRpuX1H3sIg" data-lark-image-width="5220" data-lark-image-height="2166" data-host-from-cloud="true" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 16px;"></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusCm73QTamtgWdawGneqyXle"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxussOnhymWh0dtO2NQigbxB5g"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>3) Automatic execution:</strong> At 10:00 ET on each scheduled investment date, the system will automatically submit a market order to purchase the selected stock. After creating the plan, you may modify, pause, or terminate it at any time.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxushXjrG38SraEiGkMfy2mZWb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusFYbHoU40lwnAOBAeK2sbuc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2.2 Which devices support RealStocks Fixed Investment?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus5VtabccqVuSsy2KL7Qz8we"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusStMNAyQOhWaVV8lLHGfmHg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">RealStocks Fixed Investment is currently available only on the MEXC App. It is not yet supported on the web platform.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusgcm1Ai5H4npSNRt0g1FxQh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxus0ZYpCqWH0saHjF0nEChAsF"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2.3 Which stocks are available for Fixed Investment?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusCtSOayV4YNY0e3n7I1SJuh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusKWGX7weewhmGErZqP5nmMg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Fixed Investment is available for eligible tradable U.S. stocks. Please refer to the MEXC App for the latest list of supported stocks.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusMJ7VygKg1Bxa2mxTAWDOAd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusvc3BXWbZ3y1sSrYTPsx20g"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2.4 Which investment frequencies are supported?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusVzUElcTIkA0dNIUqjHhlkb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusUS5p3HJwDle3vP2mbCIqWd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The system currently provides several Fixed Investment frequencies, such as weekly and monthly. Please refer to the options displayed in the MEXC App for the frequencies currently available.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-U8dAdRzaio3QM2xrpgYuOB0xs3c"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center" data-type="image" data-ace-gallery-json="{"items":[{"uuid":"3bd9dc9a-8ec1-484c-b58f-23488faebb2b","height":2159,"width":2086,"currHeight":2159,"currWidth":2086,"natrualHeight":2159,"natrualWidth":2086,"pluginName":"imageUpload","scale":1,"src":"https%3A%2F%2Finternal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com%2Fspace%2Fapi%2Fbox%2Fstream%2Fdownload%2Fpreview%2FDIbfbo4nLoaOouxZ1znuZosRsJe%2F%3Fpreview_type%3D16","file_token":"DIbfbo4nLoaOouxZ1znuZosRsJe","image_type":"image/png","size":463851,"comments":[]}]}" class="image-uploaded gallery old-record-id-ME03dh2pMoZm8HxzOGvuL8D9s8f"><img src="https://mexc-rainbown-activityimages.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/banner/F2026081013381437043ssQJxfK8eLPz.png" data-single-block="true" data-snapshot="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" data-suite="eyJmaWxlVG9rZW4iOiJESWJmYm80bkxvYU9vdXhaMXpudVpvc1JzSmUiLCJvYmpUeXBlIjoiZG9jeCIsIm9ialRva2VuIjoiTUUwM2RoMnBNb1ptOEh4ek9HdnVMOEQ5czhmIiwib3JpZ2luU3JjIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9pbnRlcm5hbC1hcGktZHJpdmUtc3RyZWFtLmxhcmtzdWl0ZS5jb20vc3BhY2UvYXBpL2JveC9zdHJlYW0vZG93bmxvYWQvcHJldmlldy9ESWJmYm80bkxvYU9vdXhaMXpudVpvc1JzSmUvP3ByZXZpZXdfdHlwZT0xNiJ9" data-src="https://internal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com/space/api/box/stream/download/all/DIbfbo4nLoaOouxZ1znuZosRsJe/?mount_node_token=ME03dh2pMoZm8HxzOGvuL8D9s8f&mount_point=docx_image" data-width="2086" data-height="2159" data-lark-image-uri="drivetoken://DIbfbo4nLoaOouxZ1znuZosRsJe" data-lark-image-width="2086" data-lark-image-height="2159" data-host-from-cloud="true" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 16px;"></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus3aQBPb9u8juomqZ7SEh8zf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxuslJWPFLyXZ1hB8R7jVEspte"><strong>3. RealStocks Fixed Investment Execution Rules</strong></h2><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusNjmg8Tx5578p2fCjpfOgMf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusBVxp67hvRbGq7MWiZEyy9d"><span style="font-size: 16px;">3.1 When are RealStocks Fixed Investments executed?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusqqlx1rBkEC542z1dycShBd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusy7aidYCNeIHnrDMBOZIE8w"><span style="font-size: 16px;">At 10:00 ET on each scheduled investment date, the system will automatically submit a market order to purchase the selected stock.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusujluEqJf52FYgxmNWiTBhb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusLvrtMDdNFYEnt13Dce2mAw"><span style="font-size: 16px;">3.2 What order type is used?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus9agAuE6aDAuuujCrj8REGc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusAFzVUGMlYhmAIUFPUVMFib"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The system automatically submits a market order on the scheduled investment date. The actual execution price is determined by the market price available when the order is submitted.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxustdSjy0Ehr5Eiyh5QVlNIec"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusA9hSsz5qM1yCyHtraVLcug"><span style="font-size: 16px;">3.3 Why is the execution price different from the price I expected?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusqzwtLvmxqJXjk6Ribdxk8g"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusjtNEnsP5PnxDgpOAOs4tb9"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Fixed Investment orders are executed as market orders, so the final execution price is determined by the market price when the order is submitted. It may therefore differ from the price displayed when you created the plan. This is normal.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusLUERzRXGqVi2xvqcear5sg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxusKcO0KbUF1QkzA9NLVgUB9d"><strong>4. Managing a RealStocks Fixed Investment Plan</strong></h2><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus3W2rzHe2kD3q0zcwX5QG2b"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxus8xo69CCVrN1WfSCUD1rFRW"><span style="font-size: 16px;">4.1 Can I modify or cancel a Fixed Investment plan?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusaWKaNWIsxUTVhwCZNutigh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusn7frVQoZqIWKRHhqQxVvie"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Yes. After creating a Fixed Investment plan, you can:</span></div><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusTQYFGCcFuwwbO34qWWWSYf" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Edit the investment amount</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusWU0CfIMe5ywkIHs9zYbwFe" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Edit the investment frequency</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusDkz7joSR5jUfdWYJM47WIc" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Pause the plan</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusDscod2udMuBQg1oqbG2HSn" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Resume the plan</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuszcRWWhjKG0pZACwBdjvTtf" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Cancel the plan</span></div></li></ul><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusV3yi3qvGhZcUh8msuROvzb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxushJalByHxjatFmiusevKiUf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Any changes will take effect from the next scheduled execution.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IC20dq9UTodCv5xDx84u22FesQg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center" data-type="image" data-ace-gallery-json="{"items":[{"uuid":"5d783d7e-a6c3-414a-b56c-5f8b3552d346","height":2159,"width":2086,"currHeight":2159,"currWidth":2086,"natrualHeight":2159,"natrualWidth":2086,"pluginName":"imageUpload","scale":1,"src":"https%3A%2F%2Finternal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com%2Fspace%2Fapi%2Fbox%2Fstream%2Fdownload%2Fpreview%2FHSfYbIXtJoTxfrxyKQpuiHsdsLf%2F%3Fpreview_type%3D16","file_token":"HSfYbIXtJoTxfrxyKQpuiHsdsLf","image_type":"image/png","size":575102,"comments":[]}]}" class="image-uploaded gallery old-record-id-MkR1dHi0torrnDxFr8uudiRqsmR"><img src="https://mexc-rainbown-activityimages.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/banner/F20260810133815315QZmIsbrzAuVYut.png" data-single-block="true" data-snapshot="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" data-suite="eyJmaWxlVG9rZW4iOiJIU2ZZYklYdEpvVHhmcnh5S1FwdWlIc2RzTGYiLCJvYmpUeXBlIjoiZG9jeCIsIm9ialRva2VuIjoiTWtSMWRIaTB0b3JybkR4RnI4dXVkaVJxc21SIiwib3JpZ2luU3JjIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9pbnRlcm5hbC1hcGktZHJpdmUtc3RyZWFtLmxhcmtzdWl0ZS5jb20vc3BhY2UvYXBpL2JveC9zdHJlYW0vZG93bmxvYWQvcHJldmlldy9IU2ZZYklYdEpvVHhmcnh5S1FwdWlIc2RzTGYvP3ByZXZpZXdfdHlwZT0xNiJ9" data-src="https://internal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com/space/api/box/stream/download/all/HSfYbIXtJoTxfrxyKQpuiHsdsLf/?mount_node_token=MkR1dHi0torrnDxFr8uudiRqsmR&mount_point=docx_image" data-width="2086" data-height="2159" data-lark-image-uri="drivetoken://HSfYbIXtJoTxfrxyKQpuiHsdsLf" data-lark-image-width="2086" data-lark-image-height="2159" data-host-from-cloud="true" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 16px;"></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusJqYc3LNhOHY2Oub5VGG6xg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusicdr7nUzYC7dxrkmG9A9Yb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">4.2 Where Can I View My Fixed Investment Records?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusYPZig27JbRjVF5aPUQj3Mh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuspHst65bqAZcf17Bna7lom4"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Open the MEXC App and go to <strong>Trade → RealStocks → Portfolio → More → Recurring Investment → My Recurring Investment</strong>. You can view:</span></div><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus8xh4uSGhC67VRkBiyZQ5Rc" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Fixed Investment plan</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus83ujwPMFIWHNXxxDMDk1lb" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Execution record</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusDrGtILO8DblAbKOvQHffpb" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Execution price</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus42R4zPOmEbiieaTbjNIq0b" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Executed quantity</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusArR8LsUPGYrWbeOjLJsf8d" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Executed amount</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusUFZneaAkgii2QVVr7mouTB" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Execution status</span></div></li></ul><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusH9JgwNbzz02jzUzolDBZQf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center" data-type="image" data-ace-gallery-json="{"items":[{"uuid":"c1d3100c-4931-4b59-8ab5-ba23d1a9ab01","height":2160,"width":4173,"currHeight":2160,"currWidth":4173,"natrualHeight":2160,"natrualWidth":4173,"pluginName":"imageUpload","scale":1,"src":"https%3A%2F%2Finternal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com%2Fspace%2Fapi%2Fbox%2Fstream%2Fdownload%2Fpreview%2FAaKqb06SFoJlbhxZMnQuONFQsTg%2F%3Fpreview_type%3D16","file_token":"AaKqb06SFoJlbhxZMnQuONFQsTg","image_type":"image/png","size":1311814,"comments":[]}]}" class="image-uploaded gallery old-record-id-No5mdoWRporT3Txvhpfu8wnWsZf"><img src="https://mexc-rainbown-activityimages.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/banner/F20260810133815310nTrxvwwi6xLmUA.png" data-single-block="true" data-snapshot="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" data-suite="eyJmaWxlVG9rZW4iOiJBYUtxYjA2U0ZvSmxiaHhaTW5RdU9ORlFzVGciLCJvYmpUeXBlIjoiZG9jeCIsIm9ialRva2VuIjoiTm81bWRvV1Jwb3JUM1R4dmhwZnU4d25Xc1pmIiwib3JpZ2luU3JjIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9pbnRlcm5hbC1hcGktZHJpdmUtc3RyZWFtLmxhcmtzdWl0ZS5jb20vc3BhY2UvYXBpL2JveC9zdHJlYW0vZG93bmxvYWQvcHJldmlldy9BYUtxYjA2U0ZvSmxiaHhaTW5RdU9ORlFzVGcvP3ByZXZpZXdfdHlwZT0xNiJ9" data-src="https://internal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com/space/api/box/stream/download/all/AaKqb06SFoJlbhxZMnQuONFQsTg/?mount_node_token=No5mdoWRporT3Txvhpfu8wnWsZf&mount_point=docx_image" data-width="4173" data-height="2160" data-lark-image-uri="drivetoken://AaKqb06SFoJlbhxZMnQuONFQsTg" data-lark-image-width="4173" data-lark-image-height="2160" data-host-from-cloud="true" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 16px;"></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-K3bFd6PgToG0uIxKPlvujYr5sdg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusGIamkpOcexN3hFEiwHd0Cg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">4.3 Will my RealStocks Fixed Investment stop after I sell my stocks?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusGoSnFn4JCk3y3oIM1HsnHg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusiMn1iLvWTfwjBeK1QStgTe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">No. Selling shares you already hold will not affect an existing Fixed Investment plan. The system will continue to execute the plan according to the selected frequency. To stop future investments, you must manually pause or terminate the plan.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusLPbvfN25e0i9iyP4lJLEbg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxus81RC4o2yHH31qCIKRzDi4c"><strong>5. RealStocks Fixed Investment Exceptions</strong></h2><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusqxB13Of9DH5dFcmB9udRkY"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusMxZ4iRtBjDke2m6yhMLFee"><span style="font-size: 16px;">5.1 What happens if my available balance is insufficient?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusYTwaltt479SBq2SAPsWqcb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusvGFVJpoRtgTz6y6KJ2tzfg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">If your account does not have enough available funds, the scheduled investment will not be executed successfully. Please add sufficient funds before the next investment date to ensure that your plan can run as scheduled.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusdSHcROFrOxDKESJyGcJtPh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusbjPCuUZ8JIkcs7xcT5wgwd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">5.2 Will Fixed Investment plans automatically retry if an investment fails?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusFk8KGyRmROMdjBaAGay5ph"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusi3jiVojxBDYHGgDNaAeR3b"><span style="font-size: 16px;">No. If a scheduled investment fails because of insufficient funds or another reason, the system will not place a replacement order. The plan will attempt to execute again at the next scheduled interval using your existing settings.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RZNYdUFUNo9wJTxbwQzu9M98sdd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusi9QiMzK9Wc4rdnU9862Hyg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">RealStocks Fixed Investment provides a disciplined and automated way to invest for the long term. It can help reduce market-timing risk and smooth the average cost of your holdings. If you have any questions while using this feature, please contact Customer Service through the MEXC App.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuslQTMmIrlOByG9Nz7zP967c"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusQ2LyxlhZ7mCytj22FE6wxd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Recommended Reading:</span></h3><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CeWXdgvhBoAg2Px6m6Nu9zHrsoc" data-list="bullet"><div><a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/realstocks-trading-faq-382924861612411904" style="font-size: 16px;">RealStocks Trading FAQ</a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ExVgdT0pgoIhSsxIZpHufh8jsde" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/learn/article/what-is-realstocks-/1" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">What Is RealStocks?</a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WSTSdhPSfoGEBDxAEUruVU0zsFz" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/creating-a-realstocks-account-faq-381277028689799168" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">Creating a RealStocks Account FAQ: A Guide from Account Preparation to Three-Step Verification</a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Fi5Idv2X1ovwq9x7oRUuT7Axszd" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/learn/article/how-to-trade-stock-futures-on-mexc/1" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">How to Trade Stock Futures on MEXC</a></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus9Nw85U70pLgRWeQ7s24Hld" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/learn/article/how-to-trade-tokenized-stocks-on-mexc/1" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">How to Trade Tokenized Stocks on MEXC</a></div></li></ul><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WCUkd9N0toK5UOx0D4VuemT8s0c"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div></div>
RealStocks Order Types Explained and FAQ
<div data-page-id="OMwKdDJqooRdy3x4iw4unGV2sVc" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxusoEZX8aBtjZBCghG9B5c1Mb"><strong>Overview:</strong></h2><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus2zhHSvakElvJZM7YPEVuPb" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">A limit order requires a specified execution price, supports pre-market and after-hours trading, and offers multiple time-in-force options.</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusDrmxhkOOi3TxAaU3LIoDub" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">A market order only requires an order quantity for fast execution, but it can only be used during regular trading hours.</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusePDay02VDVCzYU4uOp8P8f" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Buy If Touched and Sell If Touched orders automate position entry, take-profit, and stop-loss execution through a specified trigger price.</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusaTLzaDEn31MneHnj3b1tdb" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Trail to Buy and Trail to Sell orders track stock price movements to dynamically identify potential entry and exit points.</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusGXt0oLQukXJ4wvraieBQjc" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Order types differ in their available trading sessions, time-in-force options, and use cases. Investors can choose based on their needs.</span></div></li></ul><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuskcdV0n1tu3IgJeU0uY1mqf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxusyu6rN5ALHwqcXgGUrs92hh"><strong>1. Standard Order Types Explained</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusxM33jtjziE4A1A4CbZ0rbb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusu58gBPERDLF0NNlkZW3WEX"><span style="font-size: 16px;">1.1 What is a limit order?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusq69gtXE1y75j1Mv7RlW8Bg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusDltoZsXKbWuE8FjRkRvpYw"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A limit order requires investors to specify an execution price. It will only be executed when the market price reaches the specified price or a better price becomes available. A better price means execution below the limit price when buying or above the limit price when selling.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusOSPFuMBxGDvVKivzit9oVb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusJgQWC1PjBz7AG3HEdlzeqg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A limit order can effectively control the execution price range and reduce the risk of the actual execution price deviating significantly from expectations. However, if the market price never reaches the limit price, the order will not be executed and the investor may miss a market opportunity.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusONYrjYpd08aMZogIcvbS6b"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus2noGhvD8CEmwGZaX4Nvk6b"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Available trading sessions:</strong> 4:00–20:00 ET, covering pre-market, regular, and after-hours trading.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusMODfgpQdBeRHlFJ6FdRCvh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusTb3tpe2u30qnNh9xnkQeYg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Supported time-in-force options:</strong> Day, Good Till Canceled, and Good Till Date.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusiut04azHeAOcYAiCCfdOQb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusDN43HwxILwlIVLrx9vlQib"><span style="font-size: 16px;">1.2 What is a market order?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus53vcxO8ASgdpp8go4Zdjxc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusKDgQwvoR4Z0Mx4NBc1tLwb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A market order does not require a specified price; only the order quantity is required. The order is submitted at a price above the prevailing market price to help ensure that it can be fully executed at the market price. Market orders offer fast execution and a high degree of execution certainty, but the exact execution price is not guaranteed.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusks60BjcnKwBc1Qv4HfpD5b"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxust0Os94wiB9UMYMaIOu6Nud"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Available trading sessions:</strong> 9:30–16:00 ET. Because liquidity may be limited and price volatility may be higher during pre-market and after-hours trading, market orders are only submitted after the regular trading session opens.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus5xGEifZN9Z6gZ4QM31tOQc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusGQJv4EKe1oV7N4uADY7Tze"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Supported time-in-force option:</strong> Day.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusSCV1AmRDOSFBcf9GLgPKUd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusya0OytVrDh4bQt61j0CKDh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">1.3 How should I choose between a limit order and a market order?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusH4quTB7uLqPobT9ivAugHg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusAZxwyeEO2LyhqWgayX5kcb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">If price certainty is more important to you, or if you want to trade during pre-market or after-hours sessions, consider using a limit order. If execution speed and execution certainty are more important, consider using a market order during regular trading hours. For less actively traded instruments with wider bid-ask spreads, a limit order may help control execution costs.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusBUFfFGhDnvSQQlgZjTHDrc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxus9s9p1JWSBmS46HMLBESd3b"><strong>2. Conditional Order Types Explained</strong></h2><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus5waz7AUouCvYryfHvmm5jf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxus8tLdIyRMXF6V9TOeVHpnCd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2.1 What is Buy If Touched?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusjWaODshX0akL3P4DmUtCmd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusJbL9r0nyzL0GtAPdOku4vx"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A Buy If Touched order requires a trigger price, along with the price type, market or limit, the quantity, and other parameters for the buy order the system submits once the market price reaches the trigger price.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusNLBmvsPpGwgTcaetd6Qe3d"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxushlxLFKDFLpuISEoSjF5xge"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Common use cases include opening a position when a stock falls to a desired lower price, buying after the stock breaks above a key price level, and taking profit or stopping loss at a target price when holding a short position.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus0br01X8fzBjYUd5E1bhg7g"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus2biF5uiZWAnDOluHSiB11c"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Supported time-in-force options:</strong> Day, Good Till Canceled, and Good Till Date.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusfA0xxZeqhWLpGXXhVkRxwd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusuQj2sv9G8Tw76EUzjlRgac"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2.2 What is Sell If Touched?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusTupJVRKhhFjDZ6I8zJ6Ivh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusj5XWvw8gPf23aUwJdkujTd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Sell If Touched works in the opposite direction from Buy If Touched. It requires a trigger price, along with the price type, quantity, and other parameters for the sell order the system submits once the market price reaches the trigger price.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusOxiMUEik3iBwWie4oiF0Kd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuspaEuqgk1kFH3dOlyySSbRb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Common use cases include taking profit or stopping loss at a target price when holding a long position, opening a short position when a stock rises to a higher price, and exiting promptly when the stock falls below a key support level.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusm7H172zgXADRAzguGhufLd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusrM4KEfG0FDco2oPjDOGH0c"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Supported time-in-force options:</strong> Day, Good Till Canceled, and Good Till Date.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusWiZyFPsFATcOrhiRZ9v0xb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusBWX8MqZtAGreENHVlosbLf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2.3 What is Trail to Buy?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusU4qTnTiDqodt4A3euUb7Ie"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuseF0TojJ1GxR3AWXzOmSoU2"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Trail to Buy is a trailing conditional order. It requires the investor to set the amount or percentage by which the stock price must rebound from its lowest point after the order is placed, along with the order price offset, quantity, and other parameters for the buy order the system submits once the price movement triggers the order. The order price equals the market price at the time of the trigger plus the order price offset.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusr1Vb570uw5QBKf3V0HlP8d"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusiVJ9BKTPMrUbYCCihoEiMd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">This order can be used to track a declining stock price and identify a potential rebound entry point, or to identify a suitable take-profit or stop-loss level for closing a short position.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusQIQxOHRw8qNZNHEzxxvMoe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusYLlmz68CZ1J1WOJHOH9Ddd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Supported time-in-force options:</strong> Day, Good Till Canceled, and Good Till Date.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus1BO4m5kPQXqbCNyQn8splg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusstV5qYdyYudaJNUNgA9bze"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2.4 What is Trail to Sell?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusbDqwNNzVsBcOza0EfbC6Cc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuscsaTpdvPvjN5YMazUm0Vhc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Trail to Sell works in the opposite direction from Trail to Buy. It requires the investor to set the amount or percentage by which the stock price must pull back from its highest point after the order is placed, along with the order price offset, quantity, and other parameters for the sell order the system submits once the price movement triggers the order. The order price equals the market price at the time of the trigger minus the order price offset.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus58PUAuC0L9qj0aJMYYJj3g"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusfsPhYKPkqazJKi2jqcIPwg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The trigger level can move higher automatically as the stock price rises, helping lock in existing profits without limiting potential gains. It is commonly used to take profit or stop loss on a long position or to identify an opportunity to open a short position.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusvzogKBqcDAufmqXGfuqhae"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusSSnITgfe9dNl5INLPvskld"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Supported time-in-force options:</strong> Day, Good Till Canceled, and Good Till Date.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusB2mOWIdDWcPJyHhxyGvodK"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxuso3Ds7gx4oVAqZ03NfyqVXb"><strong>3. FAQ</strong></h2><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusBG9xb6FZzopsPnto6jRakd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxus6oA04mwGW5eNoLel23mvLh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">3.1 Is a limit order guaranteed to be executed?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus006ebF8hObDR5xnWXAMrRd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusOG97IDxUkVWt3u0xMTDDPe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">No. Even if the market price reaches your limit price, orders ahead of yours may consume all available quantity at that price. As a result, your order may remain unfilled or may only be partially filled. Limit orders generally follow price-time priority.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusOOOWDVbIcyet0dPNqSpKuf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxuszWBkFFqY4XBvsjkCwXQfDg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">3.2 Can I submit a market order during pre-market or after-hours trading?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusUhttdHicVqE7V7tUEN0yVg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusUjYLacmKi2XkKjp0wIgo3f"><span style="font-size: 16px;">No, market orders cannot be executed during pre-market or after-hours trading. Because liquidity may be limited and price volatility may be higher during these sessions, market orders are only submitted and executed during regular trading hours from 9:30 to 16:00 ET. If you want to trade during pre-market or after-hours sessions, use a limit order.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusYBb599DjbIw9jz46WJAm0c"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxuszWTDtkxY6xMe6nuPKEiLAg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">3.3 What is the difference between Buy If Touched and a limit order?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus3VJYIcU5q2LiYr7PiExXQz"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus1qxNCJIeQZsn9xpkgfAnjb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A limit order is submitted directly for execution at the limit price or better. With Buy If Touched, the system submits an order only after the market price reaches the trigger price. For example, if you want to buy after a stock breaks above a specific price, use Buy If Touched instead of a limit order.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus6F1sGspAwaN2B2ztspalqd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusUtyBDgfCx5MMZbwVJulINf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">3.4 Do the trigger prices for Trail to Buy and Trail to Sell change?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusMYfdp20FxOS0CbzrPDMyid"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusN8xMSOE9O8McRxqe05qN0b"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Yes. The reference low for Trail to Buy moves lower as the stock price declines, while the reference high for Trail to Sell moves higher as the stock price rises. The order is triggered when the price reverses by the specified amount or percentage.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusbuZVVbKl8FGevgJLYJ4UcJ"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusKMmrZHeQy2gC1bf7MUKAle"><span style="font-size: 16px;">3.5 What time-in-force options are available for each order type?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusFfImtWmdHwX4LxNzRPvird"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusIG4B4rCDkjIlJoMOTzomBg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Limit orders and all conditional orders support Day, Good Till Canceled, and Good Till Date. Market orders only support Day. Any unfilled portion of a Day order is canceled automatically after the market closes.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusnZd9QBqWMOWao5ALKNvjSb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusDFlOeU6aXoUqB4BNo0c7Gg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">3.6 Which order type is suitable for beginner investors?</span></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus4rthz8uJLrxX6foHgJYhhh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus7lprV9X6HtjvMBzYcicVKg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Beginners are advised to start with limit orders. After becoming familiar with pricing and execution mechanisms, they can gradually use conditional orders such as Buy If Touched, Sell If Touched, Trail to Buy, and Trail to Sell to manage position risk and respond more flexibly to different market conditions.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusl3dnuiodg5jC20yjeSU6Kh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusU0vnN7sq5PcfcFF8PIB9Hf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Recommended Reading:</span></h3><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusylAA2h2RAOgWeUC7pMGGuS" data-list="bullet"><div><a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/realstocks-trading-faq-382924861612411904" style="font-size: 16px;">RealStocks Trading FAQ</a></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusYRiu4mz7hX2BXiwyqC7fWg" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/realstocks-account-faqs-381277028689799168" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">RealStocks Account FAQs: A Complete Guide from Preparation to Approval</a></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusSc5by0wX5Z0cjRDBGtYTUf" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/how-to-use-realstocks-recurring-investments-and-faqs-433131465934803968" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">How to Use RealStocks Recurring Investments and FAQs</a></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuswsRx5mCU5l44GhehAju11f" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/learn/article/what-is-realstocks-/1" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">What Is RealStocks?</a></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxussvdW5RZcGh9VgljmN6HEJf" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/how-to-use-a-realstocks-live-market-pass-and-faq-447181412061636608" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">How to Use a RealStocks Live Market Pass and FAQ</a></div></li></ul><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Lni3dNjVHoCMEgxgogJuNTFTsmd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div></div>
How to Use a RealStocks Live Market Pass and FAQ
<div data-page-id="Speedj6RLoNLgYxSOJ6uqqDnsIj" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="true"><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxusXdARE2coCfeuUO1VZGDSoe"><strong>Overview:</strong></h2><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusTRgkWsv0i6iV6kfXKrVfme" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">A RealStocks live market pass is a market data access pass offered by MEXC. Once it takes effect, users can view real-time US stock quotes, latest trade prices, bid and ask data, and other market information during its validity period.</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus6qs6OQi3QE8YT6LBHqiaQv" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Users can receive a free RealStocks live market pass simply by transferring 100 USDT to their RealStocks account. The pass is issued automatically and takes effect immediately after the transfer, with no additional activation required.</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus4NYl4om374Kz8fRyTMbhue" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Users can also access the <strong>Quotes Store</strong> through the MEXC App and purchase a live market pass that suits their trading needs.</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusdtQIoJFtaVDzzAvzaxAQsh" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Live market pass validity is calculated by calendar month. Active market data access and the remaining validity period can be viewed on the <strong>My Quotes</strong> page. If a user holds multiple passes, the system prioritizes the higher-level access.</span></div></li></ul><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusGe9gk271gQ1wFM2CgGjqqb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxusSSp3mBuxj7d68Qd4BSuvac"><strong>1. RealStocks Live Market Pass Basics</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusT9lHs3C4YBp3y7OKCZ4Xbf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusgScMYX060JrU1leF29aCDd"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">1.1 What is a live market pass?</strong></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusEJJE6xHbBwzlQJqAMSNYDb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus64yhBqG3ZmfKtTHehNU8Mh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A live market pass is a market data access pass offered by MEXC. Once users hold a valid pass, they can view real-time US stock market data, including the latest trade prices and bid and ask data, during its validity period. This helps prevent delayed market data from affecting trading decisions.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusLAIIVcnBNDfj8KRrmdOPkb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxus00TyAwPK473MxqzbcDlHvf"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">1.2 Why do I need a live market pass?</strong></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuslUYLXL9pxW7Nl2NXPBAwte"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusDA2flOWsdKwHIUPH6bMVeb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">By default, the market data available to regular users may be delayed or may require a manual refresh to display the latest prices. With real-time market data access enabled through a live market pass, quotes are pushed automatically in real time, helping users follow market movements more accurately and make better-informed investment decisions.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusOCt5cIa62uyCWYAVMUrYze"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusuUel9exBeuH0tbhDhCXLE3"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">1.3 What is the difference between Level 1 and Level 2 market data?</strong></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus2f7xc0tuHZwyFdoHuem12d"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusmG3NGJSsZg2J7bN3LH3God"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Level 1 market data provides basic real-time quotes, including the latest price and the best bid and ask, and is suitable for the everyday needs of most users. Level 2 market data provides greater market depth by displaying multiple bid and ask levels. It is better suited to frequent traders and users who need more detailed order book data. Users can select the appropriate pass level based on their trading habits.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusd5GjkuNOoyO9NazC7tNGvG"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxusZXBRwmjwqTiVQHsiEQh2ZW"><strong>2. How to Get a RealStocks Live Market Pass</strong></h2><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusuVX9LowVRCI4i0xcK6Ok1c"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusph6vMQLatHOm8BSuRdhkWd"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">2.1 How can I get a free RealStocks live market pass?</strong></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus7z229XEmYIXgIrL7WXuvkd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusDhU4fhKYsLANO9dy7sRzXg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">MEXC is currently running a live market pass giveaway. To participate, simply transfer 100 USDT to your RealStocks account to receive a 30-day RealStocks live market pass. Once the transfer is complete, the pass will be issued to your account automatically, with no additional application required.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuskA5tPhX2lKVm4iKBu7b7cf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusWO5liZeGuFcldH8edTSQwe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Before participating, make sure your account has sufficient assets and complete the transfer as instructed on the platform. If the event rules are adjusted, please refer to the latest MEXC announcement.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusCl0XjsyhWQxkQdCpFe8o9e"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusM1nlUBejp6VEOTnuQUI29f"><span style="font-size: 16px;">*BTN-<strong>Transfer Assets</strong>&BTNURL=<u><a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/zh-MY/assets/spot">https://www.mexc.com/zh-MY/assets/spot</a></u>*</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusOvqZJYjRvoxXJ4yRJwKDfh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center" data-type="image" data-ace-gallery-json="{"items":[{"uuid":"68dee0f8-318a-4593-95d8-2dbabe3edb11","height":360,"width":1200,"currHeight":360,"currWidth":1200,"natrualHeight":360,"natrualWidth":1200,"pluginName":"imageUpload","scale":1,"src":"https%3A%2F%2Finternal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com%2Fspace%2Fapi%2Fbox%2Fstream%2Fdownload%2Fpreview%2FHEgDbLgFzoSWLBxhIh1upYy6shE%2F%3Fpreview_type%3D16","file_token":"HEgDbLgFzoSWLBxhIh1upYy6shE","image_type":"image/png","size":229907,"comments":[]}]}" class="image-uploaded gallery old-record-id-doxusbghzNsrLqFUNF9B1x65eob"><img src="https://mexc-rainbown-activityimages.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/banner/F20260826124542033kR4tQrWOT2rb3a.png" data-single-block="true" data-snapshot="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" data-suite="eyJmaWxlVG9rZW4iOiJIRWdEYkxnRnpvU1dMQnhoSWgxdXBZeTZzaEUiLCJvYmpUeXBlIjoiZG9jeCIsIm9ialRva2VuIjoiZG94dXNiZ2h6TnNyTHFGVU5GOUIxeDY1ZW9iIiwib3JpZ2luU3JjIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9pbnRlcm5hbC1hcGktZHJpdmUtc3RyZWFtLmxhcmtzdWl0ZS5jb20vc3BhY2UvYXBpL2JveC9zdHJlYW0vZG93bmxvYWQvcHJldmlldy9IRWdEYkxnRnpvU1dMQnhoSWgxdXBZeTZzaEUvP3ByZXZpZXdfdHlwZT0xNiJ9" data-src="https://internal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com/space/api/box/stream/download/all/HEgDbLgFzoSWLBxhIh1upYy6shE/?mount_node_token=doxusbghzNsrLqFUNF9B1x65eob&mount_point=docx_image" data-width="1200" data-height="360" data-lark-image-uri="drivetoken://HEgDbLgFzoSWLBxhIh1upYy6shE" data-lark-image-width="1200" data-lark-image-height="360" data-host-from-cloud="true" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 16px;"></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusIvzVGdhrVMYT22qvRwEP8t"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusL1oqq2qCUVMs8hqW3a8zvg"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">2.2 Can I purchase a live market pass?</strong></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusnMBmn42YCnkqDL7vWIlekZ"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusBTXMxbcxXD5qfMLCh9dkmd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Yes. In addition to receiving a pass through the event, users can purchase one from the <strong>Quotes Store</strong> based on their needs. Follow this path:</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuskMT7J1t1mz0324mr5vdPpe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusRXVmgx3kkrVTUAl1qaDNeg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">MEXC App → <strong>Trade</strong> → <strong>RealStocks</strong> → <strong>Me</strong> → <strong>My Quotes</strong> → <strong>Store</strong>. Browse and filter the available live market pass types, then confirm the price and validity period to complete your purchase.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus6jb4duW6Amwf1oXSDf8Tlb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center" data-type="image" data-ace-gallery-json="{"items":[{"uuid":"ba3b8599-419b-4bd3-a9c1-1122f7db8855","height":496,"width":1200,"currHeight":496,"currWidth":1200,"natrualHeight":496,"natrualWidth":1200,"pluginName":"imageUpload","scale":1,"src":"https%3A%2F%2Finternal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com%2Fspace%2Fapi%2Fbox%2Fstream%2Fdownload%2Fpreview%2FJL8ObZgaeoPKcKxgxA3uuWmEs3g%2F%3Fpreview_type%3D16","file_token":"JL8ObZgaeoPKcKxgxA3uuWmEs3g","image_type":"image/png","size":1967281,"comments":[]}]}" class="image-uploaded gallery old-record-id-doxusRP5YXggO8j8gnCkQf6nzKt"><img src="https://mexc-rainbown-activityimages.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/banner/F20260826124538088rDM8oCRiu8ihn3.png" data-single-block="true" data-snapshot="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" data-suite="eyJmaWxlVG9rZW4iOiJKTDhPYlpnYWVvUEtjS3hneEEzdXVXbUVzM2ciLCJvYmpUeXBlIjoiZG9jeCIsIm9ialRva2VuIjoiZG94dXNSUDVZWGdnTzhqOGduQ2tRZjZuekt0Iiwib3JpZ2luU3JjIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9pbnRlcm5hbC1hcGktZHJpdmUtc3RyZWFtLmxhcmtzdWl0ZS5jb20vc3BhY2UvYXBpL2JveC9zdHJlYW0vZG93bmxvYWQvcHJldmlldy9KTDhPYlpnYWVvUEtjS3hneEEzdXVXbUVzM2cvP3ByZXZpZXdfdHlwZT0xNiJ9" data-src="https://internal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com/space/api/box/stream/download/all/JL8ObZgaeoPKcKxgxA3uuWmEs3g/?mount_node_token=doxusRP5YXggO8j8gnCkQf6nzKt&mount_point=docx_image" data-width="1200" data-height="496" data-lark-image-uri="drivetoken://JL8ObZgaeoPKcKxgxA3uuWmEs3g" data-lark-image-width="1200" data-lark-image-height="496" data-host-from-cloud="true" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 16px;"></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusqr10lufZdTfbNF8z3B6H9m"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusMsrsDigqi1E471ev8caBKG"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">2.3 What should I note when purchasing a live market pass?</strong></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusCLYekmsCpkw6IJce42bqUh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus9LehSPXDnRsMtbOh0JJzQh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A live market pass is generally valid for a calendar month. Before purchasing, read the product description carefully and confirm the market data level, price, validity period, and other details. Select a package that matches your trading frequency to avoid leaving the pass unused after purchase.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxush83gyUFbDZttdSqHNNIC1e"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxusD2SCLM6AGl7qq7RVsKBKih"><strong>3. Viewing and Activating a Live Market Pass</strong></h2><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusB4kIFlL0BMZtTT74h0qIrg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusT428UoxTx5YanYegmyDNYd"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">3.1 Where can I view my live market pass?</strong></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusnYEGRYHCk6kR1xQbwKPPhd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusJmaj0emKnxBZTP8ltdvcwf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">After the pass is issued, follow the path below to view your active market data access:</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxustaxRAwvS58E93WblmD6u1B"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusj2o8v7AsKQXIp0D01uiPah"><span style="font-size: 16px;">MEXC App → <strong>Trade</strong> → <strong>RealStocks</strong> → <strong>Me</strong> → <strong>My Quotes</strong> → <strong>US</strong> Under <strong>Activated</strong>, you can view your currently active live market pass and its remaining validity period.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus0Sje1Xp01IRThnAYNcXRAb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center" data-type="image" data-ace-gallery-json="{"items":[{"uuid":"013303d9-f521-478f-8820-45f67affcb55","height":620,"width":1200,"currHeight":620,"currWidth":1200,"natrualHeight":620,"natrualWidth":1200,"pluginName":"imageUpload","scale":1,"src":"https%3A%2F%2Finternal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com%2Fspace%2Fapi%2Fbox%2Fstream%2Fdownload%2Fpreview%2FXF0EbYbNZoNfmAxZxzmuXlm3scf%2F%3Fpreview_type%3D16","file_token":"XF0EbYbNZoNfmAxZxzmuXlm3scf","image_type":"image/png","size":1732978,"comments":[]}]}" class="image-uploaded gallery old-record-id-doxusNfqt535Pmo8f9vQ8wnr4e1"><img src="https://mexc-rainbown-activityimages.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/banner/F20260826124545013BZddiAxyXNTwr5.png" data-single-block="true" data-snapshot="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" data-suite="eyJmaWxlVG9rZW4iOiJYRjBFYlliTlpvTmZtQXhaeHptdVhsbTNzY2YiLCJvYmpUeXBlIjoiZG9jeCIsIm9ialRva2VuIjoiZG94dXNOZnF0NTM1UG1vOGY5dlE4d25yNGUxIiwib3JpZ2luU3JjIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9pbnRlcm5hbC1hcGktZHJpdmUtc3RyZWFtLmxhcmtzdWl0ZS5jb20vc3BhY2UvYXBpL2JveC9zdHJlYW0vZG93bmxvYWQvcHJldmlldy9YRjBFYlliTlpvTmZtQXhaeHptdVhsbTNzY2YvP3ByZXZpZXdfdHlwZT0xNiJ9" data-src="https://internal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com/space/api/box/stream/download/all/XF0EbYbNZoNfmAxZxzmuXlm3scf/?mount_node_token=doxusNfqt535Pmo8f9vQ8wnr4e1&mount_point=docx_image" data-width="1200" data-height="620" data-lark-image-uri="drivetoken://XF0EbYbNZoNfmAxZxzmuXlm3scf" data-lark-image-width="1200" data-lark-image-height="620" data-host-from-cloud="true" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 16px;"></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusO4q9Qbr9fbvZp9BwkgYXnd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxus7gkcf8asFMV5yX9DNhHrSg"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">3.2 Does a live market pass need to be activated? How do I activate it?</strong></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus1qsQK7Ary0XHAcjkAUifKh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusC07IltzY8JpzTEakvJj4mb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">No. Once you receive a live market pass through the event, your market data access takes effect immediately.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusxGTKCcImC49Fv6jx7zfK9b"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxustGeHLY6ei6zOJjPT5JYUxf"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">3.3 Does a live market pass have a validity period?</strong></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusmYyeOOijIftvtkmw1NwXwf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusMXcuUx9SG97wngRajHDmvb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Yes. A live market pass is generally valid for a calendar month.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusdCmh9R1KJXwKoAbiU8yqMb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusRQZWMZqqknTUkzwf3RRn9e"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">3.4 What happens if I hold multiple live market passes?</strong></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusqpKOgNFQoyVRYls5skYdXh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusk2zh3CqZhzPXV4QUCY5LT3"><span style="font-size: 16px;">If a user holds multiple live market passes of different levels, the system generally prioritizes the higher-level market data access to provide the best available market data experience.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusQdf31Jmc3XXSe6boa1Zmle"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxusK83dKzDLcN6QY917t6U4ed"><strong>4. Troubleshooting and Common Issues</strong></h2><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus8FHVeveSKHFWpldnUOnSgh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusNP3hAELxruJn3A8DwO3xEd"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">4.1 What should I do if market data does not update after I receive a live market pass?</strong></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusfzTEMfk9oswVYYeLC6M6Cd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusVtBXEJkSRQTl0gomoaNynf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">First, log out of your account and log back in. The system will refresh your market data access automatically, which resolves the issue in most cases. If the market data still does not update after you log back in, contact MEXC Customer Service for assistance.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusJ8pl6Btty1wRtY89amO3Dc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusxjuNQ7XSrDq0o80yMlsoUb"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">4.2 What should I do if I do not receive a live market pass after the transfer?</strong></h3><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusUO0LaCWmPNHCpN3mHgEAAc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusBcHHaUsUeZtBmz4JPMnHGn"><span style="font-size: 16px;">First, confirm that the transferred amount meets the event requirement of 100 USDT and that the funds have been credited successfully to your RealStocks account. Once confirmed, go to the <strong>My Quotes</strong> page to check the status of your live market pass. If you still have not received it after an extended period, contact MEXC Customer Service for verification and assistance.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusR0Qlv20aIQvMHzs8qNUPJc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusKc8lATKRU7lle0W5T3fjHb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The RealStocks live market pass is an important value-added market data service offered by MEXC. Whether users receive a free pass through the transfer event or purchase one from the <strong>Quotes Store</strong>, it provides access to real-time, in-depth market data at a lower cost. Users are advised to monitor the pass validity period and make full use of their access.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxust7Wst4R3xIF8Fob4T90heg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusigY4yifxv8xCnmW4d1rWif"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Recommended Reading:</span></h3><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus9UU3Tx9tVr38we7iyYHMJd" data-list="bullet"><div><a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/realstocks-trading-faq-382924861612411904" style="font-size: 16px;">RealStocks Trading FAQ</a></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxushhtEFlrkJzDPlkn77jsgkg" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/realstocks-account-faqs-381277028689799168" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">RealStocks Account FAQs: A Complete Guide from Preparation to Approval</a></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxussM5969HGFrdG2l7sgbALSe" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/how-to-use-realstocks-recurring-investments-and-faqs-433131465934803968" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">How to Use RealStocks Recurring Investments and FAQs</a></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusqChhOv82KYCMljGbUGi4oc" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/learn/article/what-is-realstocks-/1" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">What Is RealStocks?</a></div></li></ul><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GAfZdiHJ5oT6xGxY98NuuCtxsxe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div></div>
RealStocks Account FAQs: A Complete Guide from Preparation to Approval
<div data-page-id="AhKddnoXzo3pOZxKQ1yui76Ds4e" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="true"><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SJEDdjh67oSa9bxsrJFud4Cdsjh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">You can enable RealStocks trading access in just three steps: <strong>log in to the MEXC App → go to the RealStocks page → complete the verification required by MEXC's licensed brokerage </strong><strong>partner.</strong> This guide walks you through each step and key reminders to help you quickly create your RealStocks account.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VStXdSv0YolBW5xxgstuSiobsUe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><p><video controls="" playsinline="" preload="metadata" src="https://customer-article.mocortech.com/publicVideo/F20260819093348707whShmvMNrboQfL.mp4" style="max-width:100%;height:auto;float:none"></video></p></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-H8K2d8vGioXE5nxq6rou2I1jszG"><strong>1. What materials do I need before creating a RealStocks account?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-U2iCdkHq0oZ8qHxV2J4u4Y5YsbQ"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BZn9dDtxZoNZsTxZIthu9nd6s4f"><span style="font-size: 16px;">To make the account opening process smoother, we recommend preparing the following materials before you begin:</span></div><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UFSsdhKg4ogDIbx0ig6uLP8us6f" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Valid identity document:</strong> A passport, ID card, or other government-issued identity document used to complete <a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/how-to-complete-advanced-kyc-verification-360041069032">Advanced KYC Verification</a>. Complete KYC verification before opening a RealStocks account.</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HbQWdAlniors0MxXlVpu6Wr5szf" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Proof of address:</strong> A utility bill, bank statement, or government-issued proof of residence issued within the past three months.</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SEj9dGOJIoud7sxPuMNup5LxsOc" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Stable network connection:</strong> We recommend using Wi-Fi to avoid interruptions during document upload, which may affect the review progress.</span></div></li></ul><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BsJEd8Q9Jo2N1pxXBdJuqS9as3f"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EQLAd1WojogCq5xM8FZuQmDvsCb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Once your materials are ready, you can follow the steps below to create your RealStocks account.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HSmdd0naloWYUoxNXgHuBFkcs8d"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-LDQ9dYSvaoGbMGxuCNIu39s4sQc"><strong>2. How to access the RealStocks page</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FWOsd8Vc9oprxpxrhzpuCmtUs0b"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UCLEdUJTkoeJVLxHhEfuh8KqsBc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">MEXC provides multiple access points. Whether you use the MEXC App or the web platform, you can quickly enter the RealStocks trading page.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SpLrdshG3oD8GSxGbaiubNTLsng"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HRtUdK1z0o0pqzxFMr5uXu59sUd"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">App:</strong></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WLAjdrfOCoq3OtxQsHCus3XSsFg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">You can access the RealStocks page through any of the following paths:</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WblPdZWHEodFU7xsgkPuZmZrsMh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">1. Open MEXC App → <strong>Trade</strong> → <strong>RealStocks</strong>.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WSfrdJTV4ojgtCxr3xRu4A5Ssyc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2. Open MEXC App → <strong>More</strong> → <strong>Spot</strong> → <strong>RealStocks</strong>.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Eqm0deWDXo1aCRx2EGGuVM7nsSh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">3. Open MEXC App → <strong>Wallets</strong> → <strong>RealStocks</strong>.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MBtgdVUcYo3Ox9xauI9uCHnfscd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center" data-type="image" data-ace-gallery-json="{"items":[{"uuid":"a9d36a50-d604-4d64-b543-2d51b69ced38","height":1280,"width":1234,"currHeight":1280,"currWidth":1234,"natrualHeight":1280,"natrualWidth":1234,"pluginName":"imageUpload","scale":1,"src":"https%3A%2F%2Finternal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com%2Fspace%2Fapi%2Fbox%2Fstream%2Fdownload%2Fpreview%2FF93nbEpMSoseXex905BuAfy2s1g%2F%3Fpreview_type%3D16","file_token":"F93nbEpMSoseXex905BuAfy2s1g","image_type":"image/png","size":615587,"comments":[]}]}" class="image-uploaded gallery old-record-id-TYOLdw1fnoacqwxWv1SuK2mhsYb"><img src="https://mexc-rainbown-activityimages.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/banner/F20260819093218511NItPjpy3IkEMIw.png" data-single-block="true" data-snapshot="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" data-suite="eyJmaWxlVG9rZW4iOiJGOTNuYkVwTVNvc2VYZXg5MDVCdUFmeTJzMWciLCJvYmpUeXBlIjoiZG9jeCIsIm9ialRva2VuIjoiVFlPTGR3MWZub2FjcXd4V3YxU3VLMm1oc1liIiwib3JpZ2luU3JjIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9pbnRlcm5hbC1hcGktZHJpdmUtc3RyZWFtLmxhcmtzdWl0ZS5jb20vc3BhY2UvYXBpL2JveC9zdHJlYW0vZG93bmxvYWQvcHJldmlldy9GOTNuYkVwTVNvc2VYZXg5MDVCdUFmeTJzMWcvP3ByZXZpZXdfdHlwZT0xNiJ9" data-src="https://internal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com/space/api/box/stream/download/all/F93nbEpMSoseXex905BuAfy2s1g/?mount_node_token=TYOLdw1fnoacqwxWv1SuK2mhsYb&mount_point=docx_image" data-width="1234" data-height="1280" data-lark-image-uri="drivetoken://F93nbEpMSoseXex905BuAfy2s1g" data-lark-image-width="1234" data-lark-image-height="1280" data-host-from-cloud="true" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 16px;"></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-G74EdSvwxo0XZ5xVpfGuLBENsyc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-H7w0dKOscomN03xA6NXuzqR2see"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">Web:</strong></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XBsJduEgFodjGwxbMPdu3uVysph"><span style="font-size: 16px;">1. Open MEXC <a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/">official website</a> → <strong>Spot</strong> → <strong><a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/trade-stocks">RealStocks</a></strong>.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-H8W8dDqkzo3eCnxoY9CuUdjjsYb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2. Open MEXC <a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/">official website</a> → <strong>Wallets</strong> → <strong><a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/trade-stocks">RealStocks</a></strong>.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Eq2udRhlWoOjDXxDiA8uYLwRsjq"><span style="font-size: 16px;">3. Open MEXC <a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/">official website</a> → <strong>Markets</strong> → <strong><a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/markets/stocks/realstocks">Stocks</a></strong> → <strong><a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/trade-stocks">RealStocks</a></strong></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EJaMd9vCgoXS6UxxtoiuG6wFs8f"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-H82cddvLGoKFI9xItEJuO2aBsQd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">*BTN-<strong>Trade RealStocks</strong>&BTNURL=<a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/trade-stocks">https://www.mexc.com/trade-stocks</a>*</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HZPXdlC4LoZBbNxNPzbuB2ZdsNc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center" data-type="image" data-ace-gallery-json="{"items":[{"uuid":"c8736c71-98e9-4d7d-9ef7-e7588b05ac0d","height":636,"width":1280,"currHeight":636,"currWidth":1280,"natrualHeight":636,"natrualWidth":1280,"pluginName":"imageUpload","scale":1,"src":"https%3A%2F%2Finternal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com%2Fspace%2Fapi%2Fbox%2Fstream%2Fdownload%2Fpreview%2FWkQMbFloqocTBxxEpiZuLrcssef%2F%3Fpreview_type%3D16","file_token":"WkQMbFloqocTBxxEpiZuLrcssef","image_type":"image/png","size":207698,"comments":[]}]}" class="image-uploaded gallery old-record-id-F7OrdoGrIoNNgtxys23uU5Ajs7e"><img src="https://mexc-rainbown-activityimages.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/banner/F20260819093219188B1FSm5wyAEe36i.png" data-single-block="true" data-snapshot="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" data-suite="eyJmaWxlVG9rZW4iOiJXa1FNYkZsb3FvY1RCeHhFcGladUxyY3NzZWYiLCJvYmpUeXBlIjoiZG9jeCIsIm9ialRva2VuIjoiRjdPcmRvR3JJb05OZ3R4eXMyM3VVNUFqczdlIiwib3JpZ2luU3JjIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9pbnRlcm5hbC1hcGktZHJpdmUtc3RyZWFtLmxhcmtzdWl0ZS5jb20vc3BhY2UvYXBpL2JveC9zdHJlYW0vZG93bmxvYWQvcHJldmlldy9Xa1FNYkZsb3FvY1RCeHhFcGladUxyY3NzZWYvP3ByZXZpZXdfdHlwZT0xNiJ9" data-src="https://internal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com/space/api/box/stream/download/all/WkQMbFloqocTBxxEpiZuLrcssef/?mount_node_token=F7OrdoGrIoNNgtxys23uU5Ajs7e&mount_point=docx_image" data-width="1280" data-height="636" data-lark-image-uri="drivetoken://WkQMbFloqocTBxxEpiZuLrcssef" data-lark-image-width="1280" data-lark-image-height="636" data-host-from-cloud="true" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 16px;"></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Vuvwddcvdo3wUTxq9WUu1RIusOh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-XuZndhTZEoUIK4xwfemuEW8bssg"><strong>3. Open a RealStocks Account</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-McfXdfoOQoQedfxEfSeuJ84As5Z"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UctwdOJMuoVmW8xDbsFuoE8ZsPc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Before opening a RealStocks account, you need to complete KYC verification.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Y6jedi9ofoTpjbxAc2vuPJ86saf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XvEydwDUYoMb2Nx20AWuAoNQshU"><span style="font-size: 16px;">*BTN-<strong>Verify Now</strong>&BTNURL=<a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/user/id-auth">https://www.mexc.com/user/id-auth</a>*</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UTX7dY2EFoRnOtxvpjxueYavs82"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GLqTdEyM8oTJMXxjSC5uQG7Ns2J"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Once verification is complete, go to the <strong>RealStocks</strong> page and <strong>Select Account Mode</strong> based on your needs:</span></div><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VtyTdx472oVGQvxMVyhuuRFQsEe" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>RWA mode:</strong> No proof of address is required. You can usually open a RealStocks account in about 1 minute. </span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MJmkd6tX8oMd7hxkJeUuPju5sbh" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Proof of Address mode:</strong> Submit proof of address to open a RealStocks account after your application is approved. </span></div></li></ul><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZgyjdNinsohyEXxD7eZuLW7ssXe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center" data-type="image" data-ace-gallery-json="{"items":[{"uuid":"fabd152c-88b7-400e-b3b4-0f49c2c0bc34","height":665,"width":1280,"currHeight":665,"currWidth":1280,"natrualHeight":665,"natrualWidth":1280,"pluginName":"imageUpload","scale":1,"src":"https%3A%2F%2Finternal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com%2Fspace%2Fapi%2Fbox%2Fstream%2Fdownload%2Fpreview%2FQhf3bHEDroWILzxjPCXuov3RsgI%2F%3Fpreview_type%3D16","file_token":"Qhf3bHEDroWILzxjPCXuov3RsgI","image_type":"image/png","size":447508,"comments":[]}]}" class="image-uploaded gallery old-record-id-BkOkdkibjolhNexMGXWulbXrsAd"><img src="https://mexc-rainbown-activityimages.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/banner/F2026081909321938598lmsUqn3YDXVc.png" data-single-block="true" data-snapshot="eyJ0eXBlIjoiaW1hZ2UiLCJwYXJlbnRfaWQiOiJBaEtkZG5vWHpvM3BPWnhLUTF5dWk3NkRzNGUiLCJjb21tZW50cyI6W10sInJldmlzaW9ucyI6W10sImxvY2tlZCI6ZmFsc2UsImhpZGRlbiI6ZmFsc2UsImF1dGhvciI6Ijc2MDMyMTcwNjc1MzMxNDM0NzYiLCJhbGlnbiI6ImNlbnRlciIsImltYWdlIjp7InRva2VuIjoiUWhmM2JIRURyb1dJTHp4alBDWHVvdjNSc2dJIiwibWltZVR5cGUiOiJpbWFnZS9wbmciLCJzaXplIjo0NDc1MDgsInNjYWxlIjoxLCJ3aWR0aCI6MTI4MCwiaGVpZ2h0Ijo2NjUsIm5hbWUiOiJpbWFnZS5wbmciLCJjcm9wIjpbMCwwLDAsMF0sInJvdGF0aW9uIjowLCJjYXB0aW9uIjp7InRleHQiOnsiYXBvb2wiOnsibmV4dE51bSI6MCwibnVtVG9BdHRyaWIiOm51bGx9LCJpbml0aWFsQXR0cmlidXRlZFRleHRzIjp7ImF0dHJpYnMiOm51bGwsInRleHQiOm51bGx9fX19LCJhcmVhX2NvbW1lbnRzIjp7fX0=" data-suite="eyJmaWxlVG9rZW4iOiJRaGYzYkhFRHJvV0lMenhqUENYdW92M1JzZ0kiLCJvYmpUeXBlIjoiZG9jeCIsIm9ialRva2VuIjoiQmtPa2RraWJqb2xoTmV4TUdYV3VsYlhyc0FkIiwib3JpZ2luU3JjIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9pbnRlcm5hbC1hcGktZHJpdmUtc3RyZWFtLmxhcmtzdWl0ZS5jb20vc3BhY2UvYXBpL2JveC9zdHJlYW0vZG93bmxvYWQvcHJldmlldy9RaGYzYkhFRHJvV0lMenhqUENYdW92M1JzZ0kvP3ByZXZpZXdfdHlwZT0xNiJ9" data-src="https://internal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com/space/api/box/stream/download/all/Qhf3bHEDroWILzxjPCXuov3RsgI/?mount_node_token=BkOkdkibjolhNexMGXWulbXrsAd&mount_point=docx_image" data-width="1280" data-height="665" data-lark-image-uri="drivetoken://Qhf3bHEDroWILzxjPCXuov3RsgI" data-lark-image-width="1280" data-lark-image-height="665" data-host-from-cloud="true" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 16px;"></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-P86ndRcpboSmboxPLyAuUx9bsnd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZqUodDwGMoHLvgxqBeruirJEswf"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">Note:</strong></div><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TduidHWwxoPKLpxy9PVuYvursRg" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">RWA mode and Proof of Address mode offer the same product functionality and trading experience. </span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-R9ZDddGgaodXffx9Sf6uoGGRs9d" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Unless you have specific requirements, RWA mode is generally recommended for faster account opening. </span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ScrEdmPZooSE2mxoxPnurX9jszf" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Overseas Chinese users are currently unable to use RWA mode and can open an account via Proof of Address mode instead.</span></div></li></ul><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Vx9UdN5zKoQCzQx4ICpuUddlsph"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JkA0dkazqo2H9kxHzYHuugefsfc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">When submitting your materials, please pay attention to the following points to avoid rejection due to details:</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VXljdMkgKoYwyyxzjCcu7bQOsUh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1. KYC verification</strong>: Make sure the uploaded document is clear and complete, with all four corners visible. During facial recognition, choose a well-lit environment and avoid covering your face.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-A5f8dPjwQoT3fgx2jdHuruFxsEv"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>2. Proof of address</strong>: The name and address shown on the document must exactly match your KYC information, otherwise the review cannot be approved.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QLaEdzATkohDwaxLcFeuAC7Gsdg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-IIAFdb9B4oFDvax7MyCuo0W8sBg"><strong>4. How long does RealStocks account review take?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LfHrdFbyVoFcfkxQfEwu8ppYsQf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Gkw0dS0xWolrkCxKdSduFMMxsCf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">RWA mode can usually be completed in about 1 minute, while Proof of Address mode typically takes up to 24 hours, depending on the clarity of the submitted documents and the current processing queue.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GnQQd2eZ4oACDAx6uIbuMfvfs2d"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-ChAJdgdouoy4GkxHcsguU1I7sFg"><strong>5. What should I do if my review is rejected?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WE6idLHkco9JBcxkziquAO3NsMb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-To80djYDSoDrUHxFgfhuv0bysig"><span style="font-size: 16px;">If any verification step is rejected, the system will display the specific reason for failure. You only need to modify the information or provide additional materials according to the prompt, then resubmit it. This will not affect your account.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FZRGdOWM5oOAx1xvxUOuDzq1syc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-Ws3TdkCsco9J3hxakdTuYnrpsPd"><strong>6. Is there a fee for opening a RealStocks account?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HM2Dd24hUo0TsVx3YfGu3lNmsbf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-U2E1dPO4fojoAcxvyPdu8vdzs4d"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Creating a RealStocks account is free of charge. However, trading fees may apply when you place actual trades. During the launch period, MEXC offers a limited-time 0-fee event for RealStocks trading, allowing users to trade RealStocks without paying transaction fees during the campaign period. This significantly lowers the entry cost and makes it easier for more investors to experience the RealStocks market.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-E2pNd7oHzoPmFlxj1gWutlJJsCf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-E19rdDOLcoeZ5XxL48OuoLujsNh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Recommended Reading:</span></h2><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CqJedtrLLoIcxqxntADuxGeJsPg" data-list="bullet"><div><a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/how-to-complete-advanced-kyc-verification-360041069032" style="font-size: 16px;">How to Complete Advanced KYC Verification</a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Y4cJdTntOoGPcRxv0UeuLyu7s5c" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/learn/article/what-is-realstocks-/1" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">What Is RealStocks?</a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Qm2cdYyr9oNW1gxNhlquBWxosue" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/stocks-trading-faq-331372918914059264" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">RealStocks Trading FAQ</a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PCEudDnzeoU6coxbbLbuAoK4smg" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/learn/article/how-to-trade-stock-futures-on-mexc/1" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">How to Trade Stock Futures on MEXC</a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZXzhd9oE1oP1Uuxr00luBnzZsMd" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/learn/article/how-to-trade-tokenized-stocks-on-mexc/1" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">How to Trade Tokenized Stocks on MEXC</a></div></li></ul><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Wi4xdeWFXoQYsAxwUIBuIpkTsO0"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WyGRdIWttorxyUxGo1ruQOKxsfe"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">Disclaimer:</strong></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Q1GTd5oz8oaVx6xrXB4uwVQlske"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZOhgdb2wToW1azxDXGMuKTJssvd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The information provided herein is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. MEXC is not a registered investment advisor or broker-dealer. All investment strategies and investments involve risk of loss. Any content contained herein should not be relied upon as advice or construed as providing recommendations of any kind. Always conduct your own research and consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Yh5ndvGHzoBH7UxweanuKVmQsah"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MnYLdg0zootlNwxoOFIuBvjhs4f"><span style="font-size: 16px;">By participating in these investment activities, you risk losing ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF YOUR ASSETS. Please understand and evaluate the risk of trading and assess your risk tolerance carefully before conducting any trading or investment activities.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NeSOdQgsIoSEUpxx2lfuY3yBsTQ"><br></div></div>
RealStocks Trading FAQ
<div data-page-id="MzKNd4eECoPi03xwuVwud97gsof" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="true"><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-Df76dEoCOopGnQxBUBRu0HHqsvg"><strong>1. RealStocks Overview</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FBi2divsnoEFEjxzC1Luar77sxh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-FQEcdh3MpomIi7xuVMvuZ47Gsxe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">1.1 What are U.S. stocks?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-URxLdaqGMoW7mvx7YpBuqTMnsec"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MMVzdP9LToQ9pZxm3svu7lkDs4f"><span style="font-size: 16px;">U.S. stocks refer to shares of companies listed and traded on U.S. stock exchanges. The United States is home to the world's largest and most liquid equity market, bringing together leading companies across technology, finance, consumer goods, healthcare, and many other sectors. Many globally recognized companies choose to go public in the U.S., including major technology firms and leading renewable energy companies.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KkWIdoElfouTdcx0zSWu9WKvsFc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HUg5dGIZ9ow76bxIsfTubgfRspE"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Investing in U.S. stocks allows users to participate in the growth of some of the world's leading companies and share in their business performance. With high market transparency, a well-established regulatory framework, and mature trading mechanisms, the U.S. stock market remains an important option for global asset allocation. For investors seeking to diversify risk and participate in global economic growth, it offers a wide range of opportunities.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DLWMdLCkJoZOwqxHQCNuUcZQsRf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NtILd4Xtyo8MpxxEGccuKeDnsqb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">*BTN- <strong>Trade </strong><strong>RealStocks</strong>&BTNURL=<a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/trade-stocks">https://www.mexc.com/trade-stocks</a>*</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-W4ajdMkQwo74mZxHjtNuPY1BsDh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-SeAodiqsSoVYepx4WYou4Hp2sub"><span style="font-size: 16px;">1.2 What is the difference between RealStocks and U.S. stocks?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KCEFdwGE7oKHFFxOAU1uKS61sch"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-L8xKdBNJBoGTO0xhbd7uLunQsXb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">RealStocks on MEXC provides direct access to the U.S. equities market through collaboration with licensed brokers. When users purchase stocks through MEXC, they are buying real shares of publicly listed U.S. companies and are entitled to the associated shareholder rights, including dividends and other ownership benefits. The stock assets belong to the user, who may hold them over the long term and benefit from the company's growth.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Cpjddil7boMdzpxbELzu0Az4s6b"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EITMdbRy3owgUuxuKaGuZVEesmd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">While some market participants offer synthetic products that only track price fluctuations, MEXC bridges the gap to real-world ownership. For users who want to genuinely participate in the growth of U.S.-listed companies and obtain shareholder rights, trading with RealStocks through compliant brokerages is a more suitable choice.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DPSXdNgNvoZaVAxnhnmui6Mcs2b"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center" data-type="image" data-ace-gallery-json="{"items":[{"uuid":"fe304451-5a73-4500-beef-cf136d3c34a0","height":617,"width":1280,"currHeight":617,"currWidth":1280,"natrualHeight":617,"natrualWidth":1280,"pluginName":"imageUpload","scale":1,"src":"https%3A%2F%2Finternal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com%2Fspace%2Fapi%2Fbox%2Fstream%2Fdownload%2Fpreview%2FUCosb2fb6oEP1BxIL4Yu3j3bs1g%2F%3Fpreview_type%3D16","file_token":"UCosb2fb6oEP1BxIL4Yu3j3bs1g","image_type":"image/png","size":342741,"comments":[]}]}" class="image-uploaded gallery old-record-id-Lg9EdI3LPoPEy3xFfsUuvxwlsyd"><img src="https://mexc-rainbown-activityimages.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/banner/F20260814113929113kvD1ZgjhfkJ8QG.png" data-single-block="true" data-snapshot="eyJ0eXBlIjoiaW1hZ2UiLCJwYXJlbnRfaWQiOiJNektOZDRlRUNvUGkwM3h3dVZ3dWQ5N2dzb2YiLCJjb21tZW50cyI6WyI3NjcyNzMxNTA1MjkxNDk2ODg0Il0sInJldmlzaW9ucyI6W10sImxvY2tlZCI6ZmFsc2UsImhpZGRlbiI6ZmFsc2UsImF1dGhvciI6Ijc2MDMyMTcwNjc1MzMxNDM0NzYiLCJhbGlnbiI6ImNlbnRlciIsImltYWdlIjp7InRva2VuIjoiVUNvc2IyZmI2b0VQMUJ4SUw0WXUzajNiczFnIiwibWltZVR5cGUiOiJpbWFnZS9wbmciLCJzaXplIjozNDI3NDEsInNjYWxlIjoxLCJ3aWR0aCI6MTI4MCwiaGVpZ2h0Ijo2MTcsIm5hbWUiOiJpbWFnZS5wbmciLCJjcm9wIjpbMCwwLDAsMF0sInJvdGF0aW9uIjowLCJjYXB0aW9uIjp7InRleHQiOnsiYXBvb2wiOnsibmV4dE51bSI6MCwibnVtVG9BdHRyaWIiOm51bGx9LCJpbml0aWFsQXR0cmlidXRlZFRleHRzIjp7ImF0dHJpYnMiOm51bGwsInRleHQiOm51bGx9fX19LCJhcmVhX2NvbW1lbnRzIjp7fX0=" data-suite="eyJmaWxlVG9rZW4iOiJVQ29zYjJmYjZvRVAxQnhJTDRZdTNqM2JzMWciLCJvYmpUeXBlIjoiZG9jeCIsIm9ialRva2VuIjoiTGc5RWRJM0xQb1BFeTN4RmZzVXV2eHdsc3lkIiwib3JpZ2luU3JjIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9pbnRlcm5hbC1hcGktZHJpdmUtc3RyZWFtLmxhcmtzdWl0ZS5jb20vc3BhY2UvYXBpL2JveC9zdHJlYW0vZG93bmxvYWQvcHJldmlldy9VQ29zYjJmYjZvRVAxQnhJTDRZdTNqM2JzMWcvP3ByZXZpZXdfdHlwZT0xNiJ9" data-src="https://internal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com/space/api/box/stream/download/all/UCosb2fb6oEP1BxIL4Yu3j3bs1g/?mount_node_token=Lg9EdI3LPoPEy3xFfsUuvxwlsyd&mount_point=docx_image" data-width="1280" data-height="617" data-lark-image-uri="drivetoken://UCosb2fb6oEP1BxIL4Yu3j3bs1g" data-lark-image-width="1280" data-lark-image-height="617" data-host-from-cloud="true" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 16px;"></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-L0wjdMZASo3MQCxYhUku0g16s5d"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-IB59dWAseoHYdxxBf88uLOXOs6f"><strong>2. RealStocks Trading Rules</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EPsrdPNYBoFsoGx9Xw8uFS8Xsne"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-L2oWdpqxdo0bwYxmD1CuE2XAsmc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2.1 What currencies are supported by RealStocks trading?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OUfNdPJzDo80odxXrcmua1Mdsae"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DpV0dtwrIoqs5hxaGDeuawpBsYc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">At present, RealStocks on MEXC are quoted in USD, and users can transfer funds using <a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/price/tether">USDT</a>. The platform offers a frictionless conversion experience between USDT and USD, allowing users to move funds without worrying about losses from currency conversion. </span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-A6Stdj7CXokefzxpT9RuM1qRsFf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center" data-type="image" data-ace-gallery-json="{"items":[{"uuid":"030cefc8-3490-4215-9a62-7a5a039e2eb5","height":585,"width":1280,"currHeight":585,"currWidth":1280,"natrualHeight":585,"natrualWidth":1280,"pluginName":"imageUpload","scale":1,"src":"https%3A%2F%2Finternal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com%2Fspace%2Fapi%2Fbox%2Fstream%2Fdownload%2Fpreview%2FEsxNbKgF2odaFRxUT6KuAkhUsbh%2F%3Fpreview_type%3D16","file_token":"EsxNbKgF2odaFRxUT6KuAkhUsbh","image_type":"image/png","size":192919,"comments":[]}]}" class="image-uploaded gallery old-record-id-Jp8QdVpmCov44wxBsCmuqQgLsBd"><img src="https://mexc-rainbown-activityimages.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/banner/F202608141139280601hgAXgcnJcNyRD.png" data-single-block="true" data-snapshot="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" data-suite="eyJmaWxlVG9rZW4iOiJFc3hOYktnRjJvZGFGUnhVVDZLdUFraFVzYmgiLCJvYmpUeXBlIjoiZG9jeCIsIm9ialRva2VuIjoiSnA4UWRWcG1Db3Y0NHd4QnNDbXVxUWdMc0JkIiwib3JpZ2luU3JjIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9pbnRlcm5hbC1hcGktZHJpdmUtc3RyZWFtLmxhcmtzdWl0ZS5jb20vc3BhY2UvYXBpL2JveC9zdHJlYW0vZG93bmxvYWQvcHJldmlldy9Fc3hOYktnRjJvZGFGUnhVVDZLdUFraFVzYmgvP3ByZXZpZXdfdHlwZT0xNiJ9" data-src="https://internal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com/space/api/box/stream/download/all/EsxNbKgF2odaFRxUT6KuAkhUsbh/?mount_node_token=Jp8QdVpmCov44wxBsCmuqQgLsBd&mount_point=docx_image" data-width="1280" data-height="585" data-lark-image-uri="drivetoken://EsxNbKgF2odaFRxUT6KuAkhUsbh" data-lark-image-width="1280" data-lark-image-height="585" data-host-from-cloud="true" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 16px;"></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BnoTdlLbMotMq5xaAw3uB0g9sLc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-JJvJdsNNzoOgLIxsfzhukahhsDS"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2.2 What are the trading hours for RealStocks?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HAF8dmjZdouOoGx0ZxYuwAUYsHc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OjhedJ3m6oXxFHxBwdZuYPBxs7g"><span style="font-size: 16px;">RealStocks trading follows the schedule of the U.S. securities market.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Fi3CdkO4XoFS4rxIONsuUL8rsEc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AyxVdw4SQoqcAvxtRMIuaZ9WsOd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">During Daylight Saving Time (DST), <strong>regular trading hours</strong> are from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET. Due to time zone differences, this corresponds to 1:30 PM to 8:00 PM (UTC). (Please note that specific times will shift by one hour during Standard Time).</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-S6K1dM5ZvoCwP4xAK1JuQKgesqc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SYGAdwlxHo1GxlxioN3uB388syj"><span style="font-size: 16px;">During Daylight Saving Time (DST), <strong>overnight trading hours</strong> are from 8:00 PM to 4:00 AM ET (next day). This corresponds to 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM (UTC). (Please note that specific times will shift by one hour during Standard Time).</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WEyndON19oX7uzx4fvvucWHrsGe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OqNCdrNxdoOd9yxxr8ou9IC1s8g"><span style="font-size: 16px;">MEXC also provides limited-time Level 1 real-time quotes and extended-hours market data to help users stay on top of market developments. Real-time quotes allow users to track price movements more closely and make more timely trading decisions. Eligible users may also receive real-time market data subsidies to reduce access costs.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MJNgdpwz1oliP6xBLpEuHpjzskg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-BKo9ddSHio0uNTx5PxvuWaq9sQd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2.3 What are the trading fees for RealStocks?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AOe3d3Iilo5LgVxfVMWus15xsuc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IL53dNGACoWtM8xDfFpuLrmOsrh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">During the launch period, MEXC is offering a limited-time zero-fee promotion for RealStocks trading, allowing users to trade RealStocks without paying transaction fees during the event period. This significantly lowers the cost of getting started and makes it easier for more users to try RealStocks investing with a lower barrier to entry.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-P4hwd3K12oe7t6xQIRauklkVsc0"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ed77dlCGYoYmCqxCaCTuxf0dsch"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The zero-fee promotion also gives users an opportunity to become familiar with the trading process and explore investment strategies without taking on additional trading costs.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-G6I2dPRT4oQsIPxi92supmUDstf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-Z4uEd70iPorGNxxhunBuTDCKswu"><strong>3. Returns, Dividends, and Corporate Actions</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CDPNdcPoxoZ4SJxTYPvuXKLcse8"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-QrnrdMBDEoHG7QxBJbEuzE3Oshh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">3.1 What are the sources of return for stocks?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KV0VdjTKdoNLBcxR82quWaIWscg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WzUFdk8i6oULUbxMq96ur2QksYd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Returns from holding U.S. stocks primarily come from two sources. The first is capital appreciation when the stock price rises. If the price of a stock increases after purchase, the user may choose to sell for a profit or continue holding in anticipation of further upside. The second is shareholder entitlement. As holders of real shares, users may receive <a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/us-stock-dividends-explained-375160462684321792">dividends</a> or other benefits when a listed company distributes profits.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IiQPdBJBSonaFlxvV4kuQ1q9sDd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AuXNdjOlvotl75xU0BJuupZKsDf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Together, these two return streams form the basis of U.S. stock investing. Unlike products that are purely designed for price speculation, MEXC partners with licensed brokerages to enable users to become actual shareholders in listed companies and share in the multiple benefits brought by long-term corporate growth.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-H1eddQ9KcofiA2x3RSFuKaqjsdc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-RPXGdTUyWoE2IhxhrRhuNvJdsIc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">3.2 What currency are dividends distributed?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZwLgdnnFXombMSxgsA0ujCNlsLc"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ONqUdCanGoOyhtxqAEzuN1PAs5d"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Dividends from U.S. stocks on MEXC are distributed in USDT and credited directly to users' RealStocks account.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PDiMdjnZ7ovBWNx1p7ouImbHsyb"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-Tx6ddZzZfoSyCzxcSFou5sMVs1b"><span style="font-size: 16px;">3.3 Are dividend reinvestment plans (DRIP) supported?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XFV9drbUgoaH4xxFagIuwl8BsPh"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Y0ujd4mvCofmyFxCiHZukp9ksrg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">MEXC RealStocks currently does not support dividend reinvestment plans (DRIP). Dividends will be credited as cash.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EaRZdLGC1omtCexQ5mnudQp6sth"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SCq4dh9zpoLR9QxdGNiupI9qsaf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">For other <a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/corporate-actions-explained-378074245807356928">corporate actions</a>, distributions will be handled according to the arrangements announced by the listed company. Eligible distributions may be delivered in USDT or shares. If shares are distributed, they will be automatically added to your stock holdings.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Cv4rdxIJ3oMyeSxBhRLuAbqYsnh"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-Q2HndZIxZo1JwTxDjQbugMUTsI3"><span style="font-size: 16px;">3.4 How are dividend withholding taxes handled? Can I benefit from tax treaty rates?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-J2SudXf8aoAiJOx6t3NueWi0sfh"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LUBrdLfVJoUiecxt5ddu8XTasId"><span style="font-size: 16px;">MEXC is currently applying for <a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.irs.gov/businesses/corporations/qualified-intermediary-program">Qualified Intermediary</a> (QI) status with the <a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.irs.gov/">U.S. Internal Revenue Service</a> (IRS). Before QI status is approved, dividends from U.S. securities are subject to the default 30% U.S. withholding tax rate. Users will receive dividends after applicable taxes have been withheld.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FTt9dmSggoVSVxxQ95OuuRITseg"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EZGzdS7QToorh0xfHRougAoRsnT"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Once QI status is approved, eligible non-U.S. users who have submitted valid tax forms, such as Form <a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw8ben.pdf">W-8BEN</a> or <a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw8bene.pdf">W-8BEN-E</a>, may qualify for reduced withholding tax rates based on their country of tax residence and applicable U.S. tax treaties.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JGW2djxEsoEOU0xu7dduesTysWe"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MHHsd7L8toXh1Sx2wXpumbMkscb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Please note that reduced tax rates generally apply only to future dividend payments after QI status becomes effective. Dividends previously withheld at the default rate are generally not subject to retroactive adjustments.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OdyidUOUSo19DBxB6vlujBhGs0b"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-TDBSdqPnboIpbpxSkBDudk7Zsed"><span style="font-size: 16px;">3.5 What happens to my holdings if a stock undergoes a stock split or reverse split?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Xep8dhLqUoO5bixcuDCu9iCVsLN"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Y3eWd93KVotydNxyRDSu5HcPsbf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Stock splits and reverse splits are corporate actions. When such events occur, users' holdings will be automatically adjusted based on the ratio announced by the listed company. No action is required.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DkXtd2ae0oHMMzxpw1cunFJLsJf"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WqnCddqiroEr7Rx4mtBuPVJKsKf" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Stock split (e.g., 1-for-4 split):</strong> The number of shares held by users increases proportionally, while the share price decreases accordingly. The total value of users' holdings remains unchanged. </span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-C69QdMWO7olVu7xHkr4uwGfqsFe" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Reverse split (e.g., 10-for-1 reverse split):</strong> The number of shares held by users decreases proportionally, while the share price increases accordingly. The total value of users' holdings remains unchanged. If fractional shares are generated, we will calculate and distribute the corresponding fractional shares based on data provided by the upstream provider. If the calculated fractional share amount is too small, the value will be converted into USD and returned to users' accounts in USDT.</span></div></li></ul><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QvptdGDp0oBTtxxwclMuD548sce"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-Q6XrdNhb2oTLs4xDucsurlu2swe"><strong>4. Compliance and Asset Security</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EeoLd96H4oqlX0xc262uOeKHsMh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-L8BLdNu9jo2CMrxcswxuz2tSszd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">4.1 Is RealStocks trading safe?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WEG1dX8v7oXG1RxYZr0uANwhsMc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HirbdIIS2oFhX6x5qcXueRkIsug"><span style="font-size: 16px;">MEXC partners with licensed brokerages to provide users with real stock assets, with the shares owned directly by the users themselves.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-R3J9dPLRWohmClxJwKoujJNnsSg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QteQdytjboN0JSxd0CIuBaktsBg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Compared with products that only provide synthetic price exposure, real stock ownership offers greater transparency and clearer asset ownership. Users purchase actual shares in listed companies and hold clearly defined shareholder rights.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-T2xcdFIY8oY5cixtILbu70Q6s1w"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-WM20dvJTXov0hkxZZqCuOOvospj"><span style="font-size: 16px;">4.2 Who is the underlying broker for U.S. stocks on MEXC? Who handles custody and trade execution?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SugCdIu6jo9rHAx8QDvuGGuDsHb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CKROdKeDiopsbaxNABLusiIesGf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Your securities account is opened under the name of the licensed U.S. broker-dealer VistaMX Markets Limited. The clearing, settlement, and custody of your U.S. stocks are handled through its partner, <a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.atomicvaults.com/">Atomic Vaults Securities, LLC (AVS)</a>, and AVS's affiliated partners.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-T4UWdrMChoBQIxxh9sWueEdWs3g"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Specifically, as your introducing broker, VistaMX forwards your securities orders to its clearing partner, Atomic Vaults Securities, LLC (AVS), which is responsible for order execution, clearing, settlement, and custody.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BB4PdLnkmoOUevx0zkDuIBTEsQe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">MEXC does not directly handle or custody your securities assets.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FuuNdlZW3obDZnxiWdcuVPB8sSh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-HDqWdYkyLojynqxx8cBumiEFs5t"><span style="font-size: 16px;">4.3 How are RealStocks accounts and customer assets structured?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SkHodETqLoDvczx6cYVuLpnas0K"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Pd8ddGnA2o8omaxs8NCufbvBsuf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">RealStocks operates through an institutional omnibus account held with Atomic Vaults Securities. Atomic Vaults Securities, LLC (AVS) is a broker-dealer registered with the <a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.sec.gov/">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> (SEC) and a member of the <a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.finra.org/">Financial Industry Regulatory Authority</a> (FINRA). AVS provides brokerage execution and account services, while Clear Street or RQD Clearing, as applicable, provides clearing, settlement, and custody services.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-COMldaSb5omegwxenDYulE8ssmc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-ZlerdLjHoojx2kx6i6nudm47sKe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">4.4 What regulatory registrations and memberships support RealStocks services?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Wa6MdxQp9owXJsx2Ps0uIxT5sAc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PHZzdlnFboFDhSxy2qQuTH6jsNN"><span style="font-size: 16px;">RealStocks services are supported by the following regulated entities:</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IHE5d3aEvosCrlxCg68uUXiVsNh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FffAdgNAvomulvxBV9guOnhxsgg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">1)<strong> Atomic Vaults Securities, LLC:</strong> A broker-dealer registered with the SEC and FINRA member. FINRA CRD No. 317194 / SEC No. 8-70868. Member of Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC)</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DAfGdKsOio33Mxx7Z1TuL5S9swe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2)<strong><a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.clearstreet.io/">Clear Street LLC</a></strong><strong>:</strong> A U.S. clearing broker-dealer. FINRA CRD No. 288933 / SEC No. 8-69972.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KRg1dKd4ToUNlpxp7BXufNvksKh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">3) <strong><a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://rqdclearing.com/">RQD Clearing, LLC</a></strong><strong>:</strong> A U.S. clearing broker-dealer. FINRA CRD No. 134284 / SEC No. 8-66826.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WOn3dptzFoCoLdxY3YjuQt9Osyb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Atomic Vaults Securities provides brokerage execution and account services, while Clear Street and/or RQD Clearing provide clearing, settlement, and custody services.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BU0kdjgZBopzyKxDBmHuudnisfJ"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-Dexid6umZoCQiFx0NqUuvavwsVe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">4.5 Does SIPC protection apply to end users?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-D0vtdNDiso8TiKxx7zNuw5Yistg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ApMrdEqPkoghwOx7IpNusRIQsWb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.sipc.org/">SIPC</a> protection applies at the eligible omnibus brokerage account level rather than separately to each end user. End users' interests are reflected through detailed account records maintained under the omnibus account structure. This is an omnibus account structure commonly used in brokerage services.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AUk2dpDpmoNSq2xQSOWuntURsuf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-UMxWdCvfjo5GOmxbjjqukDrOsSd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">4.6 Will users receive brokerage account statements?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MZ5MdU9aWocBNtxBq2WuckTQsre"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AvoIdVPKmoKg3DxaQ6purfrKsWf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Users can view records of their holdings, transactions, cash balances, dividends, and corporate actions through the RealStocks platform.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CZxAd5ETaoWqutxWBacuZ8wdsue"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-LuiKdf8c4odDXtxvwlMuYqxtsbd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">4.7 Can users transfer their assets to another broker?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NatVdN19loDG42xS412uceAUsHf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PhEFdNRrJolou2x8gklusqwisve"><span style="font-size: 16px;">This feature is coming soon. Once available, eligible securities can be transferred to other brokers through the DTC free delivery process.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BkBPdk0TIonb10xovtsuC3xdsPd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-Rw5qdPNROoGuF3xEa2JuddHtsjM"><span style="font-size: 16px;">4.8 What happens if the MEXC platform is temporarily unavailable?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XDx0dlAU0oVAkqxjpkhuZFzmsze"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BXRNd535coXYWpxvBWMu2ihCsDh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Your trading, deposits, or withdrawals may be temporarily affected until platform services are restored. However, a temporary platform outage does not change where your assets are held. The relevant cash and securities will remain recorded and held within the U.S. brokerage and clearing system.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XmLXd8HeLoicsQxfBLyuEQLnsAd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-WmYjdbaIVoSJz6xYxtOu5grdsNd"><strong>5. Risk Disclosures and Platform Promotions</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DdVad7QdOoaqRcxg5MFuoX2rsWb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-WWrEdDNleo9GqJxxOyguS1k4s3b"><span style="font-size: 16px;">5.1 What should users consider when investing in U.S. stocks?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YnAxdtE0No161Ixx3tbuiF8xs8T"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Qd1ddw35vo0NMOxuo4cuePRqsHh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Investing in U.S. stocks involves risks. Stock prices can rise or fall due to various factors, including company performance, industry developments, macroeconomic conditions, and market sentiment. Before investing, users should consider the fundamentals of the underlying companies, including their financial condition and growth prospects.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BBT6dZweDoiApUxT0H3ucantsxd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UIfBdQXmKoiWVCxSE5Zufwkfsfc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Asset allocation is an important part of risk management. Users should diversify across asset classes based on their individual risk tolerance. Diversifying across markets may help reduce exposure to risks associated with a single market, but it cannot eliminate investment risk entirely. Users are encouraged to make informed investment decisions, consider their investment objectives and risk tolerance rather than relying solely on short-term price movements, and consult a qualified accounting or financial advisor before investing.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Jx3PdWpuko5hPHx6mBZu8lcfsjc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-RKkTd9RHxohF42xb3Q2un6aEsDi"><span style="font-size: 16px;">5.2 What launch promotions are available for RealStocks?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UpipdZ5mDoDWWPxwdS9uKK1xsPf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LffddpdWAoudjgx0iC1uWok2sxd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">During the RealStocks launch period, MEXC offers several promotional activities:</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-W9Y3dioO2oRzPnxGyKbuVnEksbb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">1）A limited-time zero-fee campaign, allowing users to trade RealStocks without paying transaction fees during the event period.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LNIwdXeIWowWKtxN4HWupph9s1e"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2）A new user rewards event, where users who complete their first RealStocks trade or meet holding requirements may receive RealStocks cash card rewards.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Tt6WdIIono79Zvx8dqYue0URsGe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">3）A lucky draw event, where users who complete designated tasks may have a chance to receive stock rewards.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PpRudoMMRo4hEux36zWuyUZbsRj"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UmIVd9WU3o4MTBxJU2Bub1qCstf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Users are encouraged to follow MEXC's official announcements for the latest campaign details, participation requirements, and event rules, so they can make full use of these offers and start their RealStocks investing journey at a lower cost.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QECpdnAKToXG05x7IZzuf6DFsVc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-R5fOd18Z8ocQLWxB94TuJsURs4e"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">Recommended Reading:</strong></h3><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HbIpd5v3ZoNXzFxnxGLubhYVsid" data-list="bullet"><div><a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/learn/article/17827791535795" style="font-size: 16px;">What Is RealStocks</a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ApgxdPzREosLE1xfR3duQJgWstd" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/learn/article/17827791526269" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">How to Trade Stock Futures on MEXC </a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PGcLdxTKMoZ58bxbGKmuzwB6s5d" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/learn/article/17827791527002" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">How to Trade Tokenized Stocks on MEXC</a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HPF0drtkyoymA4xwIyAuHCV2sGg" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/a-guide-to-the-three-major-us-stock-exchanges-and-indexes-350109095267644416" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">A Guide to the Three Major US Stock Exchanges and Indexes</a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ESvgdx6lJoGPCNx2ozfuyKvtsVf" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/understanding-the-basic-trading-rules-of-the-us-stock-market-353097164145019904" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">Understanding Basic Trading Rules of the US Stock Market</a></div></li></ul><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DvGYdhDjbofjcqxtqQUuE61WsLb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Rcgdd5yWeoAAf2xS4cJu7Wx5szc"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">Disclaimer:</strong></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JqiedFbtKoumE1xusgOuv0Qosmg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CJbPdIUJMoJrAVxsiYMuzZfbsFc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The information provided herein is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. MEXC is not a registered investment advisor or broker-dealer. All investment strategies and investments involve risk of loss. Any content contained herein should not be relied upon as advice or construed as providing recommendations of any kind. Always conduct your own research and consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MkfOdCScgo5ayTxzf9guyCYSsAe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-N5WYd7Ejpo5WwBxyCt4uCDXOspf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">By participating in these investment activities, you risk losing ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF YOUR ASSETS. Please understand and evaluate the risk of trading and assess your risk tolerance carefully before conducting any trading or investment activities.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DMMIdHPoFoibToxpMKwuFEBAsg0"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div></div>
How to Open a US Stock Trading Account: A Beginner's Guide
<div data-page-id="WcnXdqL3voKWSSxgw0Guk9p3s1g" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-IXyTdPPqvo5abAxZApWuexKCs5d"><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></h2><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XLLcdOAfGoVE1TxGHXfuYxrKsVU" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">US stock trading accounts are available to global investors and can typically be opened online with basic documents such as a passport, proof of address, and proof of funds.</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KDSSdifxqoGCMDxbdl9uNMOhsZe" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Most major brokerages offer commission-free stock trading and no minimum account opening requirements.</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MjPZdcqQVoCoH9x55OPuvEN0s2g" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Funding options include wire transfers, bank transfers, and multi-currency services.</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-I0fydk7QtoFX5Vxt6xyuXLTisjb" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Non-US residents are generally required to submit Form W-8BEN to qualify for applicable tax treaty benefits.</span></div></li></ul><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Oq5odGl8BoKQc4xcayMumRNVs7j"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-Te8XdZhS4oJus0xlgAbuA8E4sjh"><strong>1. What Is a US Stock Trading Account?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BpVTdf3dfoLw9XxFWGBuzoY6sNe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-F1t3dUFmKoQCqTxBX0HuW8eNsAc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A US stock trading account is the primary tool investors use to access the US securities market. Through this account, investors can buy stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and other financial products listed on exchanges such as the <a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.nyse.com/index">New York Stock Exchange</a> and <a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.nasdaq.com/">Nasdaq</a>.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Z8z9dsXnWohFrjxdpfjufdk4sFd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TicudKIBUoiBwmxO5qqujlrQsEU"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The US stock market is home to many globally recognized companies across sectors including technology, consumer goods, and healthcare. Unlike some traditional stock markets, US stocks can often be purchased starting from a single share, making them more accessible to beginner investors with limited capital.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Gi4GdwLkKodlfHxozEBuIK2Js3g"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VMiede0vnoocrSxbeYcuPEFQsqg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">For investors looking to build a globally diversified portfolio, opening a US stock trading account is an important first step.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VUgMdIz0DouF2rxS6cku0vdwsBk"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LPTgdTFRioMZbuxPze7uiMW0sBc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">*BTN- <strong>Trade RealStocks</strong>&BTNURL=<span style="color:rgb(100,37,208)"><a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/trade-stocks">https://www.mexc.com/trade-stocks</a></span>*</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ImxNdAA9vokWysxJ6KAuOwclsVb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-KdAQd6Ig5ojDH7x9WQTu6Tzssif"><strong>2. How to Choose the Right Brokerage Platform</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LLVddwhwuoSzkHx9CgKutz6psCd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EBXmdM44SoBkiGxQFTGuIIpPsDe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Selecting a brokerage is the first step in opening a US stock trading account. The following factors are worth considering:</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HmxEdPXfho5eqlxe4o9uKjC9sdm"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AfRDdh0yuoT6zHxlT76uPSeGsNc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Fee transparency:</strong> Quality brokerages typically provide a clear fee structure covering trading commissions, foreign exchange fees, and account maintenance fees. Many leading platforms now offer commission-free stock trading.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HzgPdTyQuobLrbxDcibunVwYsVB"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OO0ldsGLYoyzooxqYQYuhjITsid"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Account options:</strong> Depending on your needs, you may choose an individual account, joint account, or trust account. Different account types serve different investment and tax-planning objectives.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-I00IdNEjSoA1PHxSOJquMymts5e"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ILL2dmlquoloLRxtdPwuXzA4skh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Platform features and usability:</strong> Beginners should prioritize platforms with intuitive interfaces and easy-to-use tools. Real-time market data, charting tools, and mobile apps are all important considerations.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OqY8dZXCtoiS99xtkE7ul7sYsdd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VK5XdrPxlokCesx3owpusgvfsLg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Customer support:</strong> Responsive customer service, educational materials, and FAQs can be especially valuable for users whose first language is not English.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HNzGd1OyvopM0DxhX2rumtLms0g"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-LAfqd33pMo1UNrxLSWAu5UGbs6e"><strong>3. Step-by-Step Guide to Opening a US Stock Trading Account</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Yx5kdBMZsoFuzrxUjlBum564suh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-SyK4dSPFuo1EHUxQvZNurXLzsMd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Step 1: Choose an account type</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EGZpdLk3MoApPnxPVjQu4GyRsev"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Yt7WdFoNTozzyexIcZvuPT7dsEh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Most individual investors open a standard brokerage account, also known as a taxable account. These accounts generally have no contribution limits and allow flexible deposits and withdrawals. Investors planning for retirement may also consider tax-advantaged retirement accounts where available.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SZEtdjlRrow4a7xEPfqu0p4as9c"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-YtE2dYJbmoQItLxB6XmuP5xRs9e"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Step 2: Prepare the required documents</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Pu5pdrJaJo9DZRxtCmzuj2sPslc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FcP5d8Wa3ohQT1xn8rEu0F64sSK"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Common account-opening documents include:</span></div><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TSOrdCmu0ok8HgxVatluuPbYsrb" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">A valid passport for identity verification</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Buj5dYswQoPVjwxNUhrufj1HsEL" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Proof of address, such as a utility bill or bank statement</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RiDcd3I7soJNOKxLnRnuHjCrsFe" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Personal information, including name, date of birth, and contact details</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AAnPdk36mogzIJxrK4quNGJtsVb" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Employment information</span></div></li></ul><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZN42dsA0jowhr9x6PdfuXh7jsud"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-V20edyUnto9AbRxauAbuUdYJsgc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Step 3: Submit an online application</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CqAbd5pfGoduYfxNl3YuYS6lsCf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UImxdwYcHo1Dl9xr946uSJmZsDg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Visit the brokerage's website or download its mobile app and complete the application process by following the instructions provided. Most applications can be completed within 10 to 15 minutes.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KO8tdb4rko4DgExpca2uYAiWsMd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-KbLydKzBWoyKhLx7DxnuqVdxsuc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Step 4: Complete identity verification</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KzHzdx5qNouzU4xAqYqurBlnstu"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-W2VCdt8QUo2OjixHfxoumYIGskh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Upload a passport photo or scanned copy. Some platforms may also require video verification or additional supporting documents.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MG8BdfiKIoMdbixMZM6uaA9CsAd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-TdqFd3nRXoZPsAxlp62uC7XHs2f"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Step 5: Submit tax forms</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XbS4d7AQVoKY9mxfaV1utd8uscf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XdyKdrlqBo9UTIxqANtuJTdfsdh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Non-US residents are generally required to complete Form W-8BEN to certify their foreign tax status. This form may help investors qualify for reduced dividend withholding tax rates under applicable tax treaties.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LgMQdkfktokDhTxFwwnuDIijsdh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-E37DdR2sVoeBNBxo5JwuWc04szh"><strong>4. Funding Your US Stock Trading Account</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JV02dI9nuoEEHAxeHZ6uUtejsyh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ErxvdgtIuoEMHIxkKJ1u8Y9zsYc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Once your account is approved, you will need to fund it before you can begin trading.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UAVWdNFT4oxj2axem1UuGCbxszh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UVWGdOnaJoMigzx3RPsu8stQs2b"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>International wire transfer</strong>: This is one of the most common funding methods for international investors. Funds are transferred from a local bank account to the brokerage's designated bank account. Processing typically takes one to four business days and may involve intermediary bank fees.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-V5r3dKm2lo3v3vx8uNiuCKkqsDj"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Cy1Kd5TjJovbgrxnprxucg0Nskc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Linked bank account</strong>: Investors with a US bank account may be able to link it directly to their brokerage account for faster transfers.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DBlldKXqaoOCw8x0oAcuseVWsee"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-E7EjdBzsIoNkv5xVpt2uevv1sGd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Multi-currency services</strong>:Some brokerages offer multi-currency accounts, allowing investors to deposit local currencies while the platform handles currency conversion automatically.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KYqfdzJzYom5zFxtgd1uu8vpsTg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CyyEdaAVOoeAZpxmdY5ub7dbsoh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Check deposit</strong>:Certain brokerages accept check deposits, although processing times are generally longer.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AkyadFmlYoUXWBx3cvDuiuPEsgd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PMKDdXP8sou1L9xX8wvubvZrsUd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Once funds are credited to the account, investors can begin researching and trading stocks.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HXQ4dGVUroWqwXxDeVxuXEZzssc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-R8VKdp7MLolv6XxJ5Voue3fdsHg"><strong>5. Tax Considerations for US Stock Investing</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UIgkdb6NFoR2qTxYuXmubXwuskM"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BnIFdn3UyoYuy9xWgcfuH6CWszc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Understanding tax obligations is an important part of investing in US stocks.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QtlHdDXYAoL1LSxX8pAucdb4sbY"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IwcPdRknxoGSjMxvCcfuZNmZski"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Dividend tax</strong>: Dividends paid to non-US residents are generally subject to a 30% withholding tax. Investors residing in countries with tax treaties with the United States may qualify for reduced rates.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-W5dBd9s76o1ceIxmbEkuMh5xsdh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Capital gains tax</strong>: In general, non-US residents are not subject to US capital gains tax when selling US stocks. However, they may still have reporting obligations under the tax laws of their home country.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GOKidF7qZo555sxzGRhuJgWzsDg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Tax form renewal</strong>:Form W-8BEN is generally valid for three years and must be renewed upon expiration. Brokerages typically notify investors before the form expires.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-J5JtdSrQmoEYI9xbaukuWFResYd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-CuDWdHGJvonFhoxdLP9u6Xzisl5"><strong>6. Minimum Requirements for Opening a US Stock Trading Account</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CMpSdJo0FooJflxGeupuNLpMsJe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UQmcdikCPojNrFxhjTIue9FOsAh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Different account types may have different funding requirements.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KJzwd37YAonZwaxbtcSu8hjbs0f"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WPmWdkyb8oINFMxGBNEuFAfJsdd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Cash accounts</strong>:Most brokerages do not impose a minimum deposit requirement for cash accounts, allowing investors to start with relatively small amounts.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-O57SdtB2Vobr1kxrxnouMHgQsoe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Margin accounts</strong>:Investors who wish to use margin trading typically need to maintain at least $2,000 in their account.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FyW3d62TnoT5TKxHNJPuIIunsSc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Futures trading accounts</strong>:Futures trading generally requires more capital and experience. New investors may wish to gain experience before considering Futures products.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Hc1CdDLlzopyUjxpJgBumEiOsTf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MKsdd1o2zohBk7xfVN0uO8lns7c"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Fractional share investing also allows users to purchase less than one full share, making it easier for beginners to start investing with limited funds.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DuoVd93iXoh41Ix2WfeuKi5AsO2"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-DN6vdYIicoo0zqxOQuQulNIZs3f"><strong>7. Tips for Beginner US Stock Investors</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YwDFdGfV2oHsPrx9WkfuthKvsJf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Qlq8ditaBoO14Bxt22iuqsZCsph"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Diversify your investments</strong>: Avoid concentrating all capital in a single stock or sector. Diversifying across industries, regions, and asset classes can help reduce risk.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-C58qdija2of9ZFx9ox9usscxsnd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Build a long-term strategy</strong>: Stock prices can be volatile in the short term. A disciplined approach, such as dollar-cost averaging, may help investors avoid emotional decision-making.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-U0DndMor4o3uEkxiV2bujUsvsQI"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Continue learning</strong>: Follow market developments, review company earnings reports, and make use of research tools and educational resources provided by your brokerage.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Y1uRdYHhqoGSBfxbRAzuFKXEsjf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Invest responsibly</strong>: Only invest funds that are not needed for daily living expenses or emergency savings.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZsQJdqyfpoMGX4xjfF8usTQlsqe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WSc4dcRD8odVRWx2xaUu67L2sye"><span style="font-size: 16px;">In addition to digital asset trading, MEXC users can also access US stock investing through MEXC's partner licensed broker, making it easier to build a diversified global portfolio.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Clftdt3lYoJkl6xT3eYuJuNes5d"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-GmiPdZxYroYFHQxl0DuuM77qsud"><strong>8. Why Choose Direct Stock Market Access on MEXC</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OUFZdq1SfomZqHx0sp4uvbDqsAb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-D67edZhiqofy4sx6h7MuVh6rsNn"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Streamlined account opening</strong>: Direct stock market access on MEXC offers a smooth KYC process that lowers the barrier to entry, allowing users to access the US stock market more efficiently.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VycUdl4lCo8neHxKWJ7uDyVzsXc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-O0fWdKtfbo0cOBxtYbZuzThgsNe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Real stock ownership</strong>: Users trade real US stocks denominated in USD, with the stock assets held in their own name. The platform supports buying, selling, and position management. Returns may come from both stock price appreciation and shareholder entitlements such as dividends.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FzI8dsRCjoV6LwxeQ1CuUYYFssf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RfuvdSDY9odd5exCEyFujo1tswf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Market data support</strong>: MEXC provides limited-time Level 1 real-time quotes and extended-hours market data. Eligible users may also receive real-time market data subsidies, helping them track market movements more accurately and make more informed trading decisions.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LXjXd812ioL4gSxwxbWuaKIxsCh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-PsFGdvs8ho74SKxl4q5uR15NsXb"><strong>9. Opening a US Stock Trading Account FAQ</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-L2uVdS7cyobc21xDj13uRgjCskf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-OavkdsUFrotNekxF4MjuPjCQsGc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">9.1 What is the minimum deposit required to open a US stock trading account?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PbhtdEmEnomiHkxEjwfupveRsah"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OCMYd6l9ioNrEzx2PnFuD2R3sm3"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Most brokerages do not require a minimum deposit for cash accounts. Margin accounts typically require at least $2,000, although requirements vary by broker.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Y6JBdEzgsoVFs1xTEKuuyL84stb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-EUpwd9TnXos0WxxOfGYuna4Qs1b"><span style="font-size: 16px;">9.2 How much capital is required for Futures trading?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Oa28dN2WtoWBNax42cguJcybsof"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Pnr8dqTLDonUmjxn089uWUllsqc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Futures trading requires margin based on the specific contract being traded and the broker's requirements.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SGGudsEpjoFDjpxWo6suBaUQsJb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-VOoCd4o8RoemlXxmc1MuCgfCshc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">9.3 Can I open a joint account?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LwBBdH97IoT2vkxOZrAuuneBsSf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-V9gwdEUcuoYqqhxIIG3uvEZWsQe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Yes. Most brokerages offer joint accounts for spouses or partners who wish to manage investments together.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EML7dFjgXoZGVkxDTe3uS3hps6f"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-JuTDd0QCkopAC4xl8GUumpnisUg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">9.4 Can someone under 18 open a trading account?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IWVAdeaMBo4SISxwVrOuSGvgsLf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KeFSdXu0UoIPb4xImPEulMZ3sPs"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Minors generally cannot open brokerage accounts independently. However, custodial accounts may be available through a parent or guardian.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OwCGdcVCuo7Uamx2uW4uKR71spb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-AFdldUfuHoSZiyxNIljuT04qsse"><span style="font-size: 16px;">9.5 Can non-US residents living in Europe open an account?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JuQNd0uHeokbyLxwJI5uMOODsGg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BddNdCl2do48FuxWEfYuDFgvskg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Yes. Many international brokerages provide account services for European residents who wish to invest in US markets.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AoemdCRs9oOVzAxpUONuLLXHsrc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-BmpTdjXscoJlTbxeTdsulUXIsPe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">9.6 How long does the account opening process take?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QEqtdr6fEozvv1xuvNRufmD9sKe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YYerd3H1Woxkv8xz03YuQ9Yvslh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The online application typically takes 10 to 15 minutes to complete. Account approval generally takes one to three business days.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SIemdCA04or2RmxqRgpuk4ihs38"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-HMkKdIETpolgHnxWS9putjZrsVe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">9.7 How soon can I start trading after funding my account?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DxkZdpqi9oAMMQxXgXbu9B5Wslf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QtA1dwMg8o8oDIxj1sGufNdAsag"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Wire transfers typically take one to four business days to arrive. Once funds are credited, trading can begin. Some brokerages may impose a temporary holding period on newly deposited funds.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WEnyddwM0oXPmJxQyOIuvjDgspc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-OAcaddnLWowS8lxF2KBueaHss4c"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Recommended Reading:</span></h3><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-B4oVdzwRUoCPgvxYPmLuHo9Pstc" data-list="bullet"><div><a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/learn/article/what-is-stocks-/1" style="font-size: 16px;">What Is Stocks?</a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AxbfdMOEAooMVsxXRlBueUSEsic" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/realstocks-trading-faq-382924861612411904" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">RealStocks Trading FAQ</a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FHd2dcKlGoZtLlxIGVruZP0Ks3c" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/corporate-actions-explained-378074245807356928" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">Corporate Actions Explained: Stock Splits, Reverse Splits, Rights Issues, and Shareholder Meetings </a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MloedhVuuokMmVxfNkAuLY6qsHh" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/stock-dividends-explained-375847313854307328" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">US Stock Bonus Shares Explained: Understanding Stock Dividend Distribution in the US Market </a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KlbOd0Bc5oCiMRxNURTuNnMQsFf" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/how-are-stock-investment-gains-taxed-a-practical-guide-to-us-stock-tax-calculation-378076298801724416" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">How Are Stock Investment Gains Taxed? A Practical Guide to U.S. Stock Tax Calculation </a></div></li></ul><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TbDQdgjTmoDtBIxUQOmuit0psid"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TkcYdpR32ogKAtx7MBuuzbMlshc"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">Disclaimer:</strong></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VZtZdEQrToXn6oxkjj5uCWX6ssh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-STeidNHI0oI8mAxt57Bu5UGjsWg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The information provided herein is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. MEXC is not a registered investment advisor or broker-dealer. All investment strategies and investments involve risk of loss. Any content contained herein should not be relied upon as advice or construed as providing recommendations of any kind. Always conduct your own research and consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MPCSdlOeAolRO2xUwowuk6sQsZb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GIWsdstN9onSYnxmD8TuijaPsWb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">By participating in these investment activities, you risk losing ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF YOUR ASSETS. Please understand and evaluate the risk of trading and assess your risk tolerance carefully before conducting any trading or investment activities.</span></div></div>
Corporate Actions Explained: Stock Splits, Reverse Splits, Rights Issues, and Shareholder Meetings
<div data-page-id="TEXWdD6ymoXCMdxa4uPupZQSs1c" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-YtINdraInojdHoxrIJZuezh7srd"><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></h2><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KcaVdyIjOoJuPJxrjRVudSJtslb" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Corporate actions are events initiated by listed companies that affect the company or shareholder's rights.</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Z7j2duH8Mo33oBxdp7juJSeRsNe" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Stock splits and reverse splits adjust share prices and the number of shares outstanding without changing shareholder's total ownership value.</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RKqldl9XmovHKpxNVU8upuAUsof" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Rights issues and private placements are common fundraising methods, but they differ in eligibility and transferability.</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Qc68djihWoCwEUxU9QVub2xUsZf" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Bonus shares are a form of stock dividend in which companies distribute additional shares to shareholders.</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FLxsdkJ5nopUtMxc45wuXSHRsgd" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Shareholder meetings are the highest decision-making body of a company and are responsible for approving major corporate matters.</span></div></li></ul><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YeuhdzBx0oucMBxQQqUuUFwcsCb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-M08mdRpgtoRqRsxp5Axu69I6skb"><strong>1. What Are Corporate Actions?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NvsmdkMZOoXgQlxHt8buztPNssh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-X1dmdn486o4czHxo9Quub0U2shb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">1.1 Definition of corporate actions</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UGvodEWf9ojzihxq3RRuyHTmsve"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CBladU1vUo8MKGxvygWuvAifs7d"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Corporate actions refer to events initiated by listed companies that affect the company or its shareholders. These actions include dividend distributions, stock splits, and rights issues that directly affect shareholder interests, as well as changes such as company names, ticker symbols, or registered addresses that generally have a smaller impact on shareholders.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Fd2Qd9EYcomnRBxc30Wu3Jmwsyg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NFNUdKrWtokWllxUd6tueKuwsBf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">For investors following global financial markets through MEXC, it is important to pay attention to the key dates associated with corporate actions that may affect shareholder's rights.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-J7zrdV1Oaokcztx5DHjuvuhxsPd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-UijbdoqrBonY9UxkVtruwcsisPf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">1.2 Key corporate action dates</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AcyfdApWFo1cJ9xyGtRul0Ids3f"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TU4MdMq57om1jpxy0cTuBHQYsDb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Corporate actions in the US stock market generally follow a standard timeline:</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Qi6KdTdGZoYDqTxi0nnuu6BFszh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OBupdALQUoghpDxrKIMuj94Gs8g"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Announcement Date:</strong> The date on which a company officially announces a corporate action. Details of the action and its timeline are disclosed so investors can determine whether they wish to hold the stock and participate.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GjqldgLZ0oWYdCxzzqbu4LTxsOd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LRFmdv8KToMkW3x1pjIuPW7qsdg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Ex-Date:</strong> The key date used to determine eligibility. Investors who hold the stock at the close of trading on the business day before the ex-date are generally entitled to participate in the corporate action. For cash dividends, the dividend amount is typically reflected in the stock price adjustment when trading begins on the ex-date.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ikv2dUMNKo58EHxto5fuHDocsEh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-S4nvd2yVroPjPax8Yisu7uJds2b"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Record Date:</strong> Commonly used for dividends and bonus share distributions, the record date is typically set after the ex-date. On this date, the company reviews its shareholder register to determine who is eligible to receive the distribution.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Mbged6NtfoA6JcxEjfrujLY3soc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FoEXdKeUVoW80RxIW9Xu5cOBsRh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Payment Date:</strong> The date on which shareholders actually receive the dividend payment or additional shares. The relevant entitlement is credited to the investor's account on this date.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UQlyd7gnNotOwYxej17un1Y4sob"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-J6PSdk7mco8JZ1xvPq1uMiSVsZg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">*BTN- <strong>Trade RealStocks</strong>&BTNURL=<span style="color:rgb(100,37,208)"><u><a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/trade-stocks">https://www.mexc.com/trade-stocks</a></u></span>*</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HDJud4Oezo8UiGxS1VxuzF5Rs6g"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-QGNydxLsKo2XgzxYLLhuhuNCsEb"><strong>2. What Are Stock Splits and Reverse Splits?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EDKqdGFcdoLhxBx4i1Xu1BflsUg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-ElT9dmYhaoeZ4uxQavJuJNNssag"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2.1 What is a stock split?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LjEkdwZEmoMt63xSpNUuNgxdsBb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-B8Dhdm9QloY7vyxsXnVu9Rd6s0r"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A stock split occurs when a company divides existing shares into a larger number of shares. Companies typically conduct stock splits when the share price has risen significantly, with the goal of improving affordability and liquidity.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VsQrdSz58oj0VDxFD7Rut6vHsN3"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RSQmdh7EWoAtUUxBaiQuWFKBsGc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">For example, in a 2-for-1 stock split, a stock trading at $200 per share with 200,000 shares outstanding would become a stock trading at approximately $100 per share with 400,000 shares outstanding.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-I038dxYAmo6b3nxqmCYulpbhsf4"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LdAedTwWAosdOUxnozquGdfks9c"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A stock split does not change shareholder ownership value or the company's total market capitalization. The number of shares held increases proportionally, while the value of each share decreases accordingly.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-M2NKdu6VJoAOSZxb9Frumf1xsSh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-VfqQd6mTqox8i0x8ouvuyOGgsdg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2.2 What is a reverse split?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Z6Kcd545woiL5Gxzni8ueov0sYb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Qr8wdWke8oRXLkxvbGXuxZjtsFe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A reverse split, also known as a reverse stock split, combines multiple shares into a smaller number of shares. Companies typically use reverse splits when the share price has fallen too low and they wish to meet exchange listing requirements or improve market perception.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QSGqdkHuWoXLULxXIGxuSjBcsbb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CfzMdcYhwol29GxOzTLuk28eswc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">For example, in a 1-for-4 reverse split, a stock trading at $10 per share with 100,000 shares outstanding would become a stock trading at approximately $40 per share with 25,000 shares outstanding.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CcC5dfHryouVK5xpAyAu38NXstd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-J0UEdDjMDoMvuuxKFrnulw40svf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Like a stock split, a reverse split does not change shareholder ownership value or the company's total market capitalization. Only the share price and the number of shares outstanding are adjusted. MEXC reminds investors to pay attention to changes in their holdings when a company announces a reverse split.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MIjad5mlCoLxLYxPMmfufedgsdg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-VhmrdzyJuogVBZxwj1Fu41uDs8d"><strong>3. What Are Rights Issues and Private Placements?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-A387dsstcoCoq8xMil1uTa6qsHb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-VqfIdPmxBoJVm0xSYv7usaSesJg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">3.1 What is a rights issue?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LPgSdu1APofaLAx6Zj3uGRQPs7g"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-K5vhdWytqoQUNJxwN0FunVIKsAe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A rights issue is a fundraising method in which a company offers new shares to existing shareholders. Eligible shareholders receive rights that allow them to subscribe for additional shares based on their current ownership.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IL8idXTS9oie9nxmnPGuqVJIsqd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DDPgdkTwgo7sijxvwH3uSYuks4e"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Rights are typically offered at a discount to the market price to encourage participation. In the US stock market, rights can generally be transferred or sold, allowing shareholders who do not wish to subscribe to monetize the rights instead.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JBZ6dfPtaoeJ89xgbk3uhTIOsdh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-BOaTdFXjroQypzxzbAlug6a1szd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">3.2 What is a private placement?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-O3Y1ddIRPowsqixikBLuaAPEsAM"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Rzv4ddIvooo3FdxrFa8uzGLTsRd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A private placement is a fundraising method in which a company issues shares to selected individuals or institutional investors. The shares are often offered at a discount to the market price to attract participation from those investors.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OY0lddclioOVr4xoqkHuEsLdsNh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-QoqqdnRNaoYoqRxjzU1u85BUsm5"><span style="font-size: 16px;">3.3 Key differences between rights issues and private placements</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-W2xBdcz5po0POcx02BNuFrqLsBb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PePcdOiSioeThkxh3tJub0oXseg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A rights issue is offered to all existing shareholders, who can choose whether to participate. Shareholders who do not exercise their rights may experience dilution of their ownership.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Rfr0dGsOKowR6dxdVw5uvJRgsMg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-C2MBdjUQhoDVCXxeL39uacBUsyb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A private placement is offered only to selected investors. Existing shareholders who are not included in the placement may experience dilution without having the opportunity to participate.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MVnud6CpMoCtb3x4ureuhltnsyS"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-Ti6Gdsxvoo3doXxgcmLuJFDwsBj"><strong>4. What Are Bonus Shares?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WTpSdMrgQo15JKxySbnu3sRqscb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-XkUEdcyAXocPZwxQkKIuklqJsAg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">4.1 Definition of bonus shares</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EheGdffQGo1shRxydWquZx3QsQe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HczsdRClUoQBs2xH3d4uDN6psEf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Bonus shares are additional shares distributed to shareholders based on their existing ownership or according to the company's articles of association. Instead of distributing profits as cash dividends, the company converts part of its profits into share capital and issues additional shares to shareholders.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KsUtdJtQboAkcLxxwrquP0n9sjZ"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Kyn2dVlPsoEOF2xDzApuhnNZsDd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">For a more detailed explanation, see <strong><a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/stock-dividends-explained-375847313854307328">US Stock Bonus Shares Explained: Understanding Stock Dividend Distribution in the US Market </a></strong>.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ScbAdnVSZo8wCoxIvX3uPF5tscg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-AgXGdc0NIoBfI3xb3cguKu4rsIc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">4.2 How bonus shares work</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SraXduStaoNPkIxGDY9uOZOCshe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WPaRdboSsoqjhyxSimYucEBJsCb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Like many corporate actions, bonus share distributions generally involve four key dates. On the announcement date, the company discloses the bonus ratio and distribution details. On the ex-date, the value of the bonus shares is reflected in the stock price adjustment.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CXYxdIpLGo9IxvxtosEuv38VsHd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ACaydJcGTo0MOKxfhLbu4ooSsHV"><span style="font-size: 16px;">For example, assume a stock trades at $10 per share and an investor owns 1,000 shares. If the company announces a 1-for-1 bonus issue, the investor will hold 2,000 shares after the ex-date, while the share price adjusts to approximately $5 per share. The investor's total holding value remains $10,000.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HTwsdxr6CoHIPZx2YFXuwGgTsEe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-N2HZdeesGoCBf9xypQCutAQdskh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">On the record date, the company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive the bonus shares. The additional shares are then credited to eligible investors on the payment date.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Jb65dfhVDoZzVqx11Gvu4NVds3f"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-ZbEzdEYZDotFd6xFG8IuQpdesJc"><strong>5. What Are Shareholder Meetings?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BoCNd1mMEoUUN0xnFF9uMM4psHg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-AIMKdrGuPovKJ5xeiLbu9QEus8d"><span style="font-size: 16px;">5.1 Definition and role of shareholder meetings</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OeGVdwbxMoDFGZxlFtRua8CTsVh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Z10CdwPlqoHwEIxJj5quHq0psXb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A shareholder meeting is the highest decision-making body of a company. It consists of all shareholders and is responsible for approving major corporate matters.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TeXldWExzoEJdcxQWV5uOzwHsLd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GE2TdmEesoQVTTxFYAiunlEqs7c"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Shareholders have the authority to elect and remove directors and vote on important issues affecting the company's operations and governance. Major corporate decisions and key appointments generally require shareholder approval before taking effect.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PN31dPNyEohOIHxvPT5uCUMQsJg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-Hve1dihfIoxzbjx0ZMeuzPr9scf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">5.2 Types of shareholder meetings</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WX8kdi0lnolZxKxJWb9uL1cRskW"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Q04rdTFDwoxv5ixSxAwuv2ausHe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Statutory Meeting:</strong> Applicable to certain companies following their establishment. The purpose is typically to review statutory reports and provide shareholders with an overview of the company's operations and business foundations.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-U6A0d5mvwoA5wPxjHFLusHCvsmg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DDyvdjxQno1ej4xnKEVuod7asDg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Annual General Meeting (AGM):</strong> The regular shareholder meeting held once per year. Common agenda items include electing directors, amending corporate bylaws, approving dividend proposals, reviewing management reports, and discussing changes to company capital.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NsX6dKD38odW2Txqhdau0wlksxh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-H5gRdBr22o5mSdxmRK5uDpQYs7g"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM):</strong> Convened to address urgent or special matters that cannot wait until the next AGM. These meetings are typically called when significant developments affect the company or shareholder interests.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QaK1dGLNloe0Dfxz5yPuA87nsPb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ti0Sdiq15obQu2xRE7YuN6hKs0d"><span style="font-size: 16px;">MEXC reminds investors that shareholder meeting schedules vary by company and that investors should refer to official company announcements for the most up-to-date information.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Jf73d64LpoIINCxKRAfuj9Jbsxh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-H0JUdZfonoB2FYxpv5Zu2rVfsRb"><strong>6. How Corporate Actions Affect Your Holdings</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FTxGd3ktKoxZK6xaRHMugkogsOD"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TpKadgiNBoK15txwsfYuQHx8sVe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">When a company conducts a stock split, reverse split, bonus issue, or similar corporate action, the number of shares held in an investor's account is adjusted automatically according to the announced ratio. While the number of shares changes, the investor's overall ownership value generally remains unchanged.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-M4szd31T7oWpEdxPV3KuztIRsyg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Jrb4dxBIxocZBpxeMXduzQ5OsRe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Investors should also note that their cost basis per share is adjusted accordingly. After a stock split, the cost basis per share decreases proportionally. After a reverse split, the cost basis per share increases proportionally.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-K8iidlZTIoDulexee21uqEuEs6e"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CTpndRsYAo07JMxpixBuS9LVs3d"><span style="font-size: 16px;">For cash distributions such as dividends, the payment is credited to the investor's account on the payment date and becomes a cash asset.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FkaLdUsegojqTUx3JBVuCup2ssb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-CUUudAKszoBaCyxJRxmuAAoKsWf"><strong>7. Corporate Actions FAQ</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UCp0d1A0wo6pQMxbvipuyGuasMe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-SRN1d0u64ozusixx4wCubLWUsXf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">7.1 Will stock splits and reverse splits affect my total investment value?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BUnudjALzoVJnUxeI6PuCcGSsVf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QxPvdfR0HozFDgxzDfXuGftpsgd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">No. Stock splits and reverse splits only adjust the share price and the number of shares outstanding. Total shareholder ownership value and market capitalization remain unchanged.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DFZGd6lduoKa07xKG3Tupl9ZsRe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-HRTOdEenRoLp2exRUGFuLLRvsY7"><span style="font-size: 16px;">7.2 How do I know whether I am eligible for a corporate action?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XRpKdS7pEovRHNxHilmuNm46ssb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BTsZdacEAoVKIexpFjzu0lwOsvb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The key date is the ex-date. Investors who hold the stock at the close of trading on the business day before the ex-date are generally eligible to participate.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-G6SudlvKMoPCyrxUqoQufmbisJe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-JUltdaW7Iod6hwxr2LtutP2nsgg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">7.3 What can I do if I do not want to exercise my rights?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PSTldXpDkooIIHxZLdpuhCkFsBQ"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-X7C6di9l9oYz8RxsVyZuCrRtspe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Rights can generally be sold or transferred in the market. Shareholders who do not wish to subscribe for new shares may choose to sell their rights or allow them to expire.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XsuEdGejBoYZDdxfdnYuoZcgsjf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-GJ1GddudQotefsxPKQCuu6bsspb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">7.4 What is the difference between bonus shares and cash dividends?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-StjpdQ9rDoDgTzxoTNtuz9ZWsOd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NRY7dsEEqoDlRuxBZR5uJ5lgsZN"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Bonus shares distribute profits in the form of additional shares, while cash dividends distribute profits directly as cash.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Af8fdfDEXo38zEx4EOxuiBNIsIe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-N9kRdWGDbograQxYQUCuVN86ssh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">7.5 How do shareholder meeting decisions affect investors?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KYLtdvBVEo5PlUxJU7DuaTP7sAb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RkRXdVI7doqj0YxAXOguow1JsAf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Shareholder meeting resolutions can affect dividend policies, major investments, management changes, and other important matters that influence shareholder interests and company strategy.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SAIgdjH3tokAXExxZhJugmG7sHh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-NRBVdTdUaoJrVTx3fGOujknWsUf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">7.6 How are the key corporate action dates related?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WJBIdphQBoPpI7xg4BZuMw47sad"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XtuldNyPGoQi74xJk6Aub8qbs0g"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The typical sequence is announcement date, ex-date, record date, and payment date. The announcement date comes first, the payment date comes last, the ex-date determines eligibility, and the record date confirms the final list of eligible shareholders.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HtPedn2ftoLAhUxuex5utBezs6g"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-ROhgdFQEgo8RHpxRaFzulmbosOg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Recommended Reading:</span></h3><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-C5L5dsPaKoOvvvx5NtBuP3X8sub" data-list="bullet"><div><a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/learn/article/17827791535795" style="font-size: 16px;">What Is RealStocks?</a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Db52dTrWKoRP8yxDulpuGV2osP3" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/realstocks-trading-faq-382924861612411904" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">RealStocks Trading FAQ</a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YXeidAOVJoZpaAx8XANuR5avsYg" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/stock-dividends-explained-375847313854307328" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">US Stock Bonus Shares Explained: Understanding Stock Dividend Distribution in the US Market </a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OviGdhxF4osHB8xDx2AuwgyLsDb" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/how-are-stock-investment-gains-taxed-a-practical-guide-to-us-stock-tax-calculation-378076298801724416" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">How Are Stock Investment Gains Taxed? A Practical Guide to U.S. Stock Tax Calculation </a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UXD1d2SC5oM06Yx1PTvuxD7HsXg" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/us-stock-bonus-shares-explained-378075302369310720" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">How to Open a US Stock Trading Account: A Beginner's Guide </a></div></li></ul><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ik1wdVuGMooU09x6mjKuvws6sMg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NjBydM0KWoOwzMxGY9CuV2i2sth"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">Disclaimer:</strong></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Tf8EdmZteo45BgxMa4gu4B0Isje"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ACYIdkjrZow99cx9HQxucqCtsig"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The information provided herein is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. MEXC is not a registered investment advisor or broker-dealer. All investment strategies and investments involve risk of loss. Any content contained herein should not be relied upon as advice or construed as providing recommendations of any kind. Always conduct your own research and consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UW1Mdmy5toSrq9x4bTQufakdsNY"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-B4xrdDzbyo2UlXxOM87uJayhsne"><span style="font-size: 16px;">By participating in these investment activities, you risk losing ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF YOUR ASSETS. Please understand and evaluate the risk of trading and assess your risk tolerance carefully before conducting any trading or investment activities.</span></div></div>
How Are Stock Investment Gains Taxed? A Practical Guide to US Stock Tax Calculation
<div data-page-id="VbrMdZST4oNlicxpIU1u5RSNs9b" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="true"><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-S94fdzvJjo6Ix5xJfWlud2B9stb"><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></h2><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Kqhbd9M00oiV44xREHeuUX3jswb" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">US stock investment gains are subject to capital gains tax, with rates determined by holding period and income level.</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-U2Y9dvRaioQAxXxlQRNuqJvxsbc" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Accurate calculation of cost basis directly affects taxable gains and final tax liability.</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MIXqdiuPXoTE32xvWRLuD6QTsJg" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Dividend income is also taxable, divided into qualified and non-qualified dividends.</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Y714dyrwwov23IxbaoHuHqE3sih" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Using tax strategies effectively can reduce investment tax burden and improve actual returns.</span></div></li></ul><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Pu4DdfqxAo5QeMxvG98u0SRdsIc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-WRlodgX1lomjarxAVtsu86UOsQc"><strong>1. What Is US Stock Capital Gains Tax</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JqVAdU2vZoBWYnxU4NauIQERsQc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-D08cdRxOLoTWsSx2c7iuXTmysyg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Capital gains tax is the tax investors pay when they sell stocks or other capital assets for a profit. When you sell shares at a price higher than your purchase price, the difference constitutes a capital gain that must be reported and taxed.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GuzAdq0cKoQCa3xf9K5uwSONsNb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-X6pLdokBWoeH71xdkavuC9K5sZf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Under the US tax system, capital gains fall into two categories: short-term and long-term. These two types carry significantly different tax rates that directly affect investors' actual returns. For users investing through compliant brokers partnered with MEXC, understanding these tax rules helps with better investment planning.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Xdt9dMUpro4r16x5SkCuuAewsxh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YkzidexGhoOncNxesvjuuV6ssZc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Capital gain formula: Capital Gain = Sale Price − (Purchase Cost + Transaction Fees)</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZZKld8XKvo9X26xNSRwuCSUEsrc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ALaHdBdRjoR7jjxZDvguEWDWsNe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">*BTN- <strong>Trade RealStocks</strong>&BTNURL=<span style="color:rgb(100,37,208)"><u><a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/trade-stocks">https://www.mexc.com/trade-stocks</a></u></span>*</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-N0j9dPvs7o7pdxx2BB3uVl55sqh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-ERCldoruFoHlCixyT08u9o1XsJf"><strong>2. Short-Term vs. Long-Term Capital Gains Tax Rates</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Z9eydBXXkoatH5x8t4WuSr86sFd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-ON7tdU3jHonXMVxfI44uMBdusJd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2.1 Short-Term Capital Gains Tax Rates</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-V17ZdFq2KoiiUSx9tLouk37msDf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Y9QIdOFVDojebnxqbBxup8ANsxh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Investment gains on assets held for one year or less are classified as short-term capital gains. These are taxed at ordinary income rates, ranging from 10% to 37% depending on the investor's total taxable income and filing status.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-H5QcdB9VQoeo6ZxBHiMuhs8SsRc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UNbAdGmFtoT4u1xZ6mcuO8qisbe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2025 Tax Year Short-Term Capital Gains Rates (Single Filers):</span></div><div><table class="ace-table" data-ace-table-col-widths="346;100" style="border:none;border-collapse:collapse;table-layout:fixed;width:500px;"><colgroup><col width="346"><col width="100"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height:39px;"><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Q3pHdAbHRodub4xBa7XuQ75hsLe"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">Taxable Income</strong></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IUZLdTyrjoaq9AxzgbguIQgrshf"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">Rate</strong></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px;"><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NQrndOhqfoqdBGx7lSPu6A3Wsnf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">$0 – $11,925</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-G6axdrtPGoqpHHxis8Huae41s54"><span style="font-size: 16px;">10%</span></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px;"><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QGHddVks5omiluxXHOKu0661sAh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">$11,926 – $48,475</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YCFpdjN4yoVThIxOcKhuGQyWsSb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">12%</span></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px;"><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Znqjd9vTjoU0LtxgrS2u7IWksgd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">$48,476 – $103,350</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Z6e5d2EOuopBQtxmv5quDh5CsMf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">22%</span></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px;"><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-E0TjdxXPyoQ2Trx7iFpuaF8hsKg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">$103,351 – $197,300</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XOEhdPr5Tor5Rhxj7MZuMQ0NsSc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">24%</span></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px;"><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ye5VdNeTIoK1oMxmW6Uu91TdsVf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">$197,301 – $250,525</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GAFKdiVHworo8dxbBzyuAjUKsdd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">32%</span></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px;"><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CFfpdQD6GouKqXxabOUuxu3JsCd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">$250,526 – $626,350</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QVhidYgYXoiUZHxGU1PuCK64sFt"><span style="font-size: 16px;">35%</span></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px;"><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KwH9dSXYDozqBhxD2aBu5vltsqc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Over $626,350</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JEMSdYj4JoxTJqxfUInuZGeTsxc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">37%</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GwjsdoIgxoJHbqxY10SueoDxskc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-Vwm4ddARZoKPvix1wv1uyqhDsHb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2.2 Long-Term Capital Gains Tax Rates</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-P3NedbQNOoMfnFxoNNzuefBNsgb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Jtfsd704joVVMnxtd8Lus3YNsoe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Gains on assets held for more than one year qualify for preferential long-term capital gains rates, which is a key mechanism in the US tax law designed to encourage long-term investing.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AvqsdWJXPoBu5uxRwo5uuNZ3s3g"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PG9wdzGrwoRdunxlUvMuoeKjsQf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2025 Tax Year Long-Term Capital Gains Rates:</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Jfz5dBgrro0WtbxJOffudY26sqf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div><table class="ace-table" data-ace-table-col-widths="130;161;185;196" style="border:none;border-collapse:collapse;table-layout:fixed;width:500px;"><colgroup><col width="130"><col width="161"><col width="185"><col width="196"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height:39px;"><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Qu7SdUtjao5EEhxCbWmufy5MsNe"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">Filing Status</strong></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EqFqd3DaFoiutAxpQOyukF8Dsxj"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">0% Rate</strong></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BBGbdnkKxofvj9xfDBhuehF7s80"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">15% Rate</strong></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PzVAd0pNCoR8GbxrKxOupa58sDe"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">20% Rate</strong></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px;"><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TCesdu6PEojhsBxe2m2uHLVVs8b"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Single</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-C3zUdsoIlocJTqx2kf0uQl4xsVh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">$0 – $48,350</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QJw3dSQAfob8CLxM9lwu4RC8sAf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">$48,351 – $533,400</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JyWrdIDknoM3n0xZZrguYRxnsPd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Over $533,400</span></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px;"><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SK0odyh53oIA1LxtSzNu8PO0swb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Married Filing Jointly</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JpvwdQ0xtoThcUxCtCvuQDRVsgf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">$0 – $96,700</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UTOPdlIYwoG86Tx6VJSubGQrsRg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">$96,701 – $600,050</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PlFRdXYiNoj7uTxXD4yuU5UOsch"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Over $600,050</span></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px;"><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Rh7QdDSD6oQDlDxioRQuHQlqs8E"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Head of Household</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-U0qIdUwNmopw0KxVbxSulIiHskd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">$0 – $64,750</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PJVodAUrxoz9K4xoMd7uahL0sLc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">$64,751 – $566,700</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Px1PdOr8EoV77Lxpu2HubIFssmg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Over $566,700</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KSOFdUg75oS8yHxipotuYAJMsff"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-JS0ZdL6aEowlvHxMu3duAvMNsuh"><strong>3. Cost Basis Calculation Methods</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KVNQdK6WqoSk0zxu27RukgxNs0e"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SJsedEHdjod1bwxoParuSsFusDq"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Cost basis is a key element in calculating capital gains. It refers to the total amount paid to acquire an investment, including purchase price and related fees.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XytLduc3Wo2WmSxH1vOug5cpsId"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-RXIGdj7zoovqSOxuZAbu0vN7sag"><span style="font-size: 16px;">3.1 Common Calculation Methods</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PQfdd8lvooQE5XxQ6PfuM1DMsZc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-M10Ede4HOotAHoxpuTouKWMjsXr"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>First In, First Out:</strong> Assumes the earliest-purchased shares are sold first. This is the default method used by many brokers.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-D54adXKlWoOWkuxcJj0uMdlKsub"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Average Cost Method:</strong> Divides total purchase costs by total shares to arrive at a per-share average cost. Commonly used for mutual funds.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KgptdCM7OovmcmxmROsuNcd7sIe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Specific Share Identification:</strong> Investors designate which specific lot of shares to sell, allowing more flexible tax management.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QWZsdtUxto4MINxgntVu29hssOh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-HpUDdBomKo3OdhxiK2puYZCAsPY"><span style="font-size: 16px;">3.2 Calculation Example</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZDV4dr3TVotR8mxn3JIuphZUsTg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UW63dAR6YoFfwSx0keQuDWwksHc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Assume an investor makes three purchases of a stock:</span></div><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-T95xd9CsToAe2oxqXtduKFrKsk8" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Purchase 1: 100 shares at $10/share</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RVUud8mwAoGGEYxjQ5yucLzDs8g" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Purchase 2: 50 shares at $15/share</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-H23vdrPPHod2BKxRG5mupe2xs3g" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Purchase 3: 50 shares at $20/share</span></div></li></ul><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UOFFdVqDao1J4dxhbFNumL8zs8d"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Selling 125 shares using FIFO: cost basis = 100 × $10 + 25 × $15 = $1,375</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-U2AXdoeaDoXqSPxWIFvulEE9sjd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-QJKpdbUkqogFsYxjspquJAansqe"><strong>4. Tax Treatment of Dividend Income</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Bv4ndC6uboojNIxf1F1uxGfOs4R"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-H5dzdffDHoM9jIx3ht2uylmIsld"><span style="font-size: 16px;">US stock investing involves not only capital gains but also taxable dividend income. Dividends are divided into qualified and non-qualified categories.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZvA4daOP1oWIQjxT3Cmu49zdsib"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Qualified dividends are taxed at the same preferential rates as long-term capital gains, while non-qualified dividends are taxed as ordinary income. For non-US residents, dividends paid by US companies are generally subject to 30% withholding tax, though residents of certain countries may claim reduced rates under tax treaties.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OPkVdTInkoPdAoxItH9uxKtZsUh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Investors can file <a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-8-ben">Form W-8BEN</a> to declare non-US resident status and claim treaty-reduced rates.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UE3WdtiS8okzO1xBG5HubS7hsDc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-LX2sdoOHeoHvCfxgdpaupYa2sJg"><strong>5. Practical Tax Optimization Strategies</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OqO7dMhhsoWCQPxFEsBuM1pes5e"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-EWYjdQH7UovXUoxIcQWuDY5xsxd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">5.1 Tax-Loss Harvesting</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KolhdBecposZePxkBJsua9gHsEf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VYwIduyQLoQgjNxdr02ur4uIsth"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Tax-loss harvesting involves selling losing investments to offset gains from profitable ones. Up to $3,000 in net capital losses can be deducted against ordinary income per year, with any excess carried forward to future years.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XZTpd6MrboOOSIxGo0zuabxusAf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FC70dP5MxoTi89xt8MAuvQBZsCd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Note the wash-sale rule: if you buy the same or substantially identical security within 30 days before or after the sale, the loss cannot be used for tax purposes.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Azu2d7iqkoR0XJxVjHHuFFpSs2e"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-OFtkdZ8JfolXf8xx2aHuLkpksIh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">5.2 Long-Term Holding Strategy</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-F1VOdCKcUobhRXx2MmouPUJJscg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-J6b3diiTOodDh4xQconuU2w3sWe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Extending the holding period beyond one year converts short-term gains into long-term gains, qualifying for lower tax rates. This is especially impactful for investors in higher tax brackets.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JlOVdrfuXoJzTixg1xPuDowcs5c"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-DMmOdGMSWoW6hCxC0aiu4svys9c"><span style="font-size: 16px;">5.3 Using Tax-Advantaged Accounts</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZHyzd0QyfoG1GzxAR70uJjSWs8d"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OSp8dGy7QoRfT5xVtGeuXWNusch"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Investing through individual retirement accounts or <a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/401(k)">401(k)</a> plans allows for tax-deferred or tax-free growth, effectively reducing current-year tax liability.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QSBydwaMAoc05rxe463uNVSHs0d"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-WnDfdMVcbokTipxOXwLuUgK9sKh"><strong>6. US Stock Tax Calculation Example</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Rb2PdH1ddoV4Z5xPZP6up9khsQg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-K7yHdvueNoroXhxHVdtumlmFsEe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">An investor purchases stock for $30,000 (including $100 in transaction fees) and sells it 15 months later for $40,000 (including $100 in transaction fees):</span></div><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KTMUdGxlOoo6TXxgabfuDmVAsZd" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Cost basis: $30,000 + $100 = $30,100</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Hg75dDR9coH1y4xtryYuNJvSsgg" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Net sale proceeds: $40,000 − $100 = $39,900</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BuxadMgQUovdmxx1SVFuiT2gsIb" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Capital gain: $39,900 − $30,100 = $9,800</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ABD5dSQ4Xoh4BHxtaqXuJCCHslb" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">At the 15% long-term rate, tax owed: $9,800 × 15% = $1,470</span></div></li></ul><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XGNpdRR9poMZDlx9b0juyWwFsKd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-W1qFdqw1YoL1xHxy3sQuHxnSsFe"><strong>7. US Stock Tax FAQ</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EoEMd2AYVoyu5Xx5ynSu6kRGsVd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-MBFvdYBi2oH4djxTU3ouRzsQsFd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">7.1 Are stock investment gains taxable? </span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-G2CEdSPlAoOAPUxNi7YuZbPxs7d"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VvFxdJhsEol028xoNLbuezXbsSe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Yes. In the US, profits from stock investments are capital gains and must be reported and taxed accordingly.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TRdBdfRkmo0Ar7xYwbtujgFysvh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-M1VKdPOg1o1YDPxh2xQufEyDsAf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">7.2 How much tax do US stock gains incur? </span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZLiodHV4corwqWx5E7AuOG13sYg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QHCzdwR2IoaE95xfUYbujKyCssL"><span style="font-size: 16px;">It depends on holding period and income level. Short-term gains are taxed at ordinary income rates of 10%–37%; long-term gains qualify for preferential rates of 0%, 15%, or 20%.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BOzidPWm9oygtBxl7Bcu9M0XsSf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-Q41xds3aQokcrCxJBdMuGJ4csMg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">7.3 How much tax is owed on $300,000 in capital gains? </span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GIHydS0dnoN2KsxjjoJugpQzsdg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IS6TdK1GkoCB2axWhI7uiaTNsHg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">It depends on holding period and total taxable income. For long-term gains at the 15% rate, the tax would be approximately $45,000.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RykZdrISKoJWx9xQiI0u0f4EsPe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-B0dAdhRPIo0I1ax7v48uC6N1szb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">7.4 Can stock losses offset taxes? </span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SpdJdnLdWoVZyGxujNwuFhgXsqb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OMl1d0u9dol7hVxCNYVuB21AsWe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Yes. Capital losses can offset capital gains, and up to $3,000 in net losses can also be deducted from ordinary income per year.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LoXudEgCHoX54BxLCYFuBdgmsnh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-AHXDdqC0aoqBJmxxr0CuyK6KsJd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">7.5 Is the capital gains tax rate 15% or 20%? </span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EUkjdUhdRocydLxqLRTuWBnxsGc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GvczdoZjIoLSccxuDwBuBpwfs9c"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Both are possible. Most investors fall under the 15% long-term rate, but high earners above certain thresholds pay 20%.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BIAPdn2kgo5JekxilATuOgGlsLf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-FslRdFtFNon9ksxVPituMvsuswO"><span style="font-size: 16px;">7.6 How do you calculate stock taxes? </span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-B76AdMSOHotRKDxDII4uYjZKs4b"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-R1g8dxmdGoK5X8xbUY9uPN3wsLc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Formula: Tax = Capital Gain × Applicable Rate, where Capital Gain = Sale Price − Cost Basis (purchase price plus transaction fees).</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QFwgdmwCFopmncxTFBsuZpHWsLf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-W9q3dPqr4ozwHCxn6Z1uOLhJsXA"><span style="font-size: 16px;">7.7 How much tax applies to day trading? </span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-K84odXr29olakSxf5k8ubUgvsKQ"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FC0kdxQdaoU3xixOsFzun2GfsEc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Day trading gains are short-term capital gains taxed at ordinary income rates, up to 37%.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-A2eMd8ZNyoGb1xxCjtHupKgHs5b"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-ODP2daFfxod5S3xTjdZu4O5UsSe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">7.8 Do investors in US stocks need to pay taxes? </span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UPMVdSxbOoMDy9xauMIuxDbFs0g"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Eu9zd6u2JoDDTqxUVLXuc1tcsLG"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Yes. Both US residents and non-residents are required to pay taxes on gains from investing in US stocks in accordance with applicable rules.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WFFXdHkiwonZIxxUhFpu2zylsDc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-LoGEdKZJpotMngxZSG3uUy5Qsof"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Recommended Reading:</span></h3><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CfRUd2jaCoZbGfxigcNunSj4sde" data-list="bullet"><div><a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/learn/article/17827791535795" style="font-size: 16px;">What Is RealStocks?</a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CZGZdoJhUoW1iWx6Ktuu9hg9s5d" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/realstocks-trading-faq-382924861612411904" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">RealStocks Trading FAQ</a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IzlLd2dZyon2gPxrFZnux3Eiscc" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/stock-dividends-explained-375847313854307328" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">US Stock Bonus Shares Explained: Understanding Stock Dividend Distribution in the US Market </a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-J50UdQyjIoCxbvxAH3ruYRDPscb" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/corporate-actions-explained-378074245807356928?handleDefaultLocale=keep" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">Corporate Actions Explained: Stock Splits, Reverse Splits, Rights Issues, and Shareholder Meetings </a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OJD5ddxGjoZRHmxsRORuki5Bswb" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/us-stock-bonus-shares-explained-378075302369310720" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">How to Open a US Stock Trading Account: A Beginner's Guide</a></div></li></ul><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BA5PdyHNko6Erdx3LTgu497tsre"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Lj4GdHXpOokjtex7QN5usM7Osc2"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Disclaimer:</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-B3Bjdz7fGo5uPAxdnm9u9pR3svf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NgY3dHvF4os2p2xAqVouSC3vsMg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The information provided herein is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. 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Stock Dividends Explained: Bonus Shares, Key Rules, and Distribution Mechanism
<div data-page-id="NAxLdkwG3okrbixPTpWuuf39sih" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="true"><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-P48Gd11bDo4vIpxNbwruT4cKskf"><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></h2><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GspsdBAoUo9Ee4xlYk3unvFDsnf" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Bonus shares are additional shares distributed to existing shareholders at no cost and do not involve any cash payment.</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OA4odkRsAoWys8x7N9tuvzRUsRb" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">After bonus shares are issued, the stock price is adjusted proportionally, while the investor's total market value remains unchanged.</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Q1CbdiRIBoeK5axa6pJu40bCssP" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Bonus shares and stock splits are different corporate actions, each serving different purposes.</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HALCdFptko7TPgxOiYHupo4ksmg" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">In the US stock market, bonus shares generally do not create a tax liability when issued, although capital gains tax may apply when the shares are sold.</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ja3qd7QTeoQEgaxAMNduPXJyseb" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Understanding corporate actions such as bonus issues through platforms like MEXC can help investors better evaluate market activity and long-term investment opportunities.</span></div></li></ul><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XP5fdDd36ot5GnxP4XruYvwasoh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-KxvQdAyjMoYMHSxnINau8hxasof"><strong>1. What Are Bonus Shares?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KNjrdJE7QohhEgxIuOYuBhyBsod"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NBAQdEoofoNL3rxEA6LuLCrwsXf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Bonus shares refer to additional shares distributed by a listed company to existing shareholders by capitalizing retained earnings or reserves. This practice is relatively common in the stock market and is one way companies reward shareholders.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RKrWdNaPIoI9wqxVwLGutYN8sde"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HYDId0BwwoodPzxJXHNuGRIbsnc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">For example, if a company announces a 1-for-5 bonus issue, shareholders receive 1 additional share for every 5 shares they already own. An investor holding 100 shares would therefore own 120 shares after the bonus issue.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TBrNd4V4moji3ix3UyVu3yUNsbh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JC7Zdmml0oSArixwwkyucScLs3g"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Bonus shares are issued from a company's retained earnings or capital reserves rather than through additional payments from shareholders. The newly issued shares are automatically credited to shareholders' brokerage accounts without requiring any action from investors.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UKwLdFZ23oPVQGxQsYYun9NdsOd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CXAEdAwsUo7wBrxQUmXub9mlsuU"><span style="font-size: 16px;">*BTN- <strong>Trade RealStocks</strong>&BTNURL=<span style="color:rgb(100,37,208)"><a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/trade-stocks">https://www.mexc.com/trade-stocks</a></span>*</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TwkHduerSo7A3rx5Hl1uGA5asHf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-DDy1dUw3ToP0XDxnJV4uVuv1sng"><strong>2. How Bonus Shares Work</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TUUsdVklQoZAZ0x5ESDutWyYshh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-UYNXdXE89owVYGxSqX4uT6mps1e"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2.1 Impact on Share Price</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AgAadNCUqoZNmmxABj1ubGYHsHe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZDJFdZ7AlotQv7xiycHu281wskb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A bonus issue increases the total number of shares outstanding. Since the company's overall market capitalization generally remains unchanged immediately after the issuance, the share price is adjusted proportionally.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QjrHdgdUzoMR2Xx1GAQuTBlbsNf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ij6VdGoZCoar1jxeHBhur8O9sgf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">For example, assume a company is trading at $100 per share and announces a 1-for-1 bonus issue. After the bonus issue, the number of shares held by investors doubles, while the share price adjusts to approximately $50. An investor who originally owned 10 shares worth $1,000 would then own 20 shares worth a total of $1,000.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OIKFdsuBUouoQtxJJsHuGn7Isgb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-EQ1cdFtoMo3U4zxochruiAs1sQg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2.2 Impact on Investors</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WznqdJWJMojkIjx7BSHugNBDs0O"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WNObdi2ibocmFsxEM8ruOJFXsWe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A bonus issue does not immediately change the value of an investor's holdings, but it may have several indirect effects:</span></div><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-I8Kjd43HloUdsUxoiTYuBDhHs1f" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Larger shareholdings may increase future dividend income if dividends per share are maintained.</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KkrhdXlcAo47PYxyLz7ucV08smh" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">A lower share price may improve market accessibility and improve stock liquidity.</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-S6zndATySoZFOyxaelKuAHphs9e" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Bonus issues are often viewed as a sign of a company's financial strength and may help boost investor confidence.</span></div></li></ul><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BZL6daIPxotemDxhsnXu5BxcsNc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-D0K8dSIdZoFveHxqfXEudcOysJc"><strong>3. Types of Bonus Shares</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-X9KVde75VoREbixhMbjuSHrHshg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EWosdiHfCoqwFyxW6w1u9xkfs3c"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Fully Paid Bonus Shares:</strong> This is the most common form of bonus issue. The company distributes additional shares using retained earnings, capital reserves, or other reserves, and shareholders are not required to make any payment.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QFscd2JQ9odd8LxgrwRu8FFTs9f"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GvQidI7F0olhVxxiuCCuhCFjsfb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Partly Paid Bonus Shares:</strong> This type is less common. Under this arrangement, partly paid shares are converted into fully paid shares through capitalization without requiring shareholders to pay the outstanding balance.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-X4fgdOLZPoiWUQxJFltu24e7sfd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-HTbBdwesQoG5hUxfuDXuP6bxsDh"><strong>4. Bonus Shares vs Stock Splits</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UsCLdlF1aofxkMxsbncu14L4s5c"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QuNVdYIrgojYEzxDMYmuIvIjsFf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Bonus issues and stock splits both increase the number of shares outstanding and reduce the share price proportionally, but they work differently.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Xi7OdWqzFoCrUjxmfwTuIDy3sMc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-V6p8dwMY6olFruxj7JhuT2BTsde"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A bonus issue converts company reserves into share capital and distributes additional shares to existing shareholders. The par value of each share remains unchanged. This process increases paid-up capital while reducing reserves.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Pa2rdPy9jos5xJxp6tWuQNqpsHf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XPNidqpQ1o4l1LxJIjHudF38sDu"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A stock split divides existing shares into smaller units and reduces the par value proportionally. For example, in a 2-for-1 stock split, a share with a par value of $10 becomes two shares with a par value of $5 each. A stock split does not involve any transfer of reserves.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-I6Jtdk68rouWNNxqQT2uVwY4ssg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div><table class="ace-table" data-ace-table-col-widths="208;208;231" style="border:none;border-collapse:collapse;table-layout:fixed;width:500px;"><colgroup><col width="208"><col width="208"><col width="231"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height:39px;"><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BxaDdZ9NboULBSxcj6QuAlZJs3f"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">Comparison</strong></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MCzVdV642oGZotxQVWJuNOPVsDc"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">Bonus Shares</strong></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PP7tdZxIoo8WYsx5NFLurnAbsOe"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">Stock Split</strong></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px;"><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-COgzdBnKooNaE3xC2O0uVg8XsMf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Par value per share</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FMWvdFjJQoNjZTxjLJtuYxOusXf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Unchanged</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LM8LdzVx4opySQxUBTautQpQsBf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Reduced proportionally</span></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px;"><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LhwbdnU6ZocE2ix7pQkuDf1fspe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Impact on reserves</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Mrt1dY88don7nbxdu2su58pvscf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Transferred to share capital</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UGTjdKyCNo1k3ZxYkhAupc4TsGg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">No change</span></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px;"><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Zi9MdIXvgoZUdIxKrCvuDHBYsQg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Paid-up capital</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IUMGdMLUroTLLwxfAQ2uG7NPsob"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Increases</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GiSKdkSIho2IaBxXU48uz1zLsab"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Unchanged</span></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px;"><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZqCGdIabDoO09Mxqtl0ugBMaszb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Primary objective</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PMejdQ4D2obIqZxfqYKuUS9fsYb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Reward shareholders</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CEWpd70zWojS7lxF8X0ukza5smc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Improve liquidity</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Fm0vdQ5h7oMNKDxnCl7uK4b8sXg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-JL9jdN76roYiejxqE2SucRIjsAg"><strong>5. Bonus Shares vs Cash Dividends</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Vqs9dWQzqos4WRxutWzup4Eds8e"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Hn7WdLggvo9BIuxLEH0u6XH5s8g"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Companies generally reward shareholders through two main methods: bonus shares and cash dividends. Each serves different investor needs.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BiQFddApXoVDZXxiCrMutNIwsdb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NDKBd7Zsro5AngxKvXeu6fiTsyf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Bonus shares</strong> increase the number of shares held by shareholders without generating immediate cash income. For long-term investors, bonus shares can help accumulate additional shares and support long-term compounding.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TZygdPgHaoPXlTxDhPVuNf3ysOc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-J9tqdjYiVo2hjfxuovGuqBgBsCd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Cash dividends</strong>, by contrast, provide direct cash payments to shareholders and generate immediate income. This approach is often preferred by investors who require regular cash flow.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Aq3rdol0zoC42ZxBQhluLge3sSd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JzredNcLDoIbjwxrG8lukHHKsyd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">From a tax perspective, bonus shares generally do not trigger a taxable event upon issuance. Capital gains tax may apply when the shares are sold. Cash dividends, however, are typically taxable when received.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YtaKdzaJwomkE8xHyG1u3ToZsIf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-TilJd1SxzoJLHdxp7Nduz04lsYE"><strong>6. How Bonus Shares Affect Investment Decisions</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VeKddb4Ohoyw8kxIxLLuSTKQs9e"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-SaO5d855zopvgsx4PDKuGfu7sGc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">6.1 Advantages of Bonus Shares</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NPiZdzi2BoNPX2x5VTdusD4msxc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KEAqdjH97oZuPPxWwe3uQDYesLb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">For investors, bonus shares provide additional shares without requiring additional capital. Over time, repeated bonus issues can significantly increase the number of shares held.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-H7YUdzMJboAj2nx2qA9uvr4lswc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JqVddZq0VoenAwxADrpuzMwrs6f"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Bonus issues are also often viewed as a sign that a company has sufficient reserves and a healthy financial position.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-C1dLdNKJco2tCkxHICIujuJDsJb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HRGNdoSVdoqxo3xW0tYucNCxsLb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">For companies, bonus shares provide a way to reward shareholders without using cash while increasing the number of shares available for trading and improving market activity.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Cweld1sagoMgdlxIckMu4CvIsWb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-A15kdMGMeoxqaOxKA0PuEoBdste"><span style="font-size: 16px;">6.2 Limitations of Bonus Shares</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LUUwdsX2sogT2mxZ55FuWIbMsEg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JCTSdlCx5o8xp6xZMDZuDzrjsKf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Bonus shares do not generate immediate economic gains because the overall value of the investment remains unchanged.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MsbDdjsAAoguzhxK8gtuDd96sIe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-V03udktpaoJPkfx6WaLukvYxssd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">In addition, bonus issues dilute earnings per share and book value per share because the same earnings and net assets are spread across a larger number of shares.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PIEldDfxWo0Rcwx4xOFuQocwsKc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-Q6dRd2HBMoGrfgx436GuKxzusBb"><strong>7. Staying Informed Through MEXC</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-B6gVdTrNNo7kwTxQkfguNxtpsGd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-C4eldD7zaoWC36x6yFDuxU06s7b"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Understanding how traditional financial markets operate is important for investors across all asset classes. As a professional trading platform, MEXC is committed to providing users with educational resources and market insights. Whether the topic is bonus shares, stock splits, or other corporate actions, understanding these concepts can help investors make more informed decisions.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ABQYdHMsmoTeIuxrJOhuCASjsoV"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-YqoOdibb5o31RExW53HuUpQxsvh"><strong>8. Bonus Shares FAQ</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-O2zadmLqzontE9xMW3AutFHPsGc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-U7BKdgaOgom6VtxfRM6uAUacsBe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">8.1 Which companies issue bonus shares?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BtYcdCasaoEdpkx0LEzuyDdzsvh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KDjadd1eDoCOU5xY9qnu01W4sbc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Companies with sufficient reserves and stable profitability are generally more likely to issue bonus shares. Investors can find relevant information through company announcements and financial news platforms.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YZ6tdxpM5o6z5NxlbAluaZELsjc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-DH3ydlPgooNa8lxVh8cuzOGfsSK"><span style="font-size: 16px;">8.2 Which is better, bonus shares or stock splits?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DIR6dZ6K0oAPPPxxBywufdassud"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UOIzdki9to4yX7xQ59XuqBofsOh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Neither is inherently better. Bonus shares indicate that a company has sufficient reserves, while stock splits are primarily intended to improve liquidity. Investors should evaluate each situation based on their investment objectives and the company's circumstances.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DpMyda6q8oDqt7xuSUnuT06tsUf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-QJ1FdkFrIoidRqxhTXuuFQ7is6f"><span style="font-size: 16px;">8.3 Should I buy shares before or after a bonus issue?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZqP0dAvLjoC1Ebxu9KuuxFJ6sle"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GwnId3MCRoDOx0xXMWTuxEynsrg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A bonus issue alone does not change a company's underlying value. Investment decisions should primarily be based on company fundamentals, valuation, and growth prospects.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PBcPdkEyfoStEnxj9ZBurfaMsub"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-Kg2Zd01KwoLObHxMwBfu61dIsac"><span style="font-size: 16px;">8.4 Does the stock price fall after a bonus issue?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UQECdrKq6okkbdxWGQzu0pY5smh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YstIdS9E3o9L9uxvhVEuUH5xsgh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Yes. The share price is adjusted downward proportionally after a bonus issue. However, this is a mechanical price adjustment, and the investor's total market value remains unchanged.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UsbJdKK7goVk4TxW8jdu4ZgGszb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-Iut0dPUjQoFCp6xgdpnutec3svc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">8.5 What is the difference between bonus shares and dividends?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KaCXdYGtqo8hdtxlbopulI0Xs4d"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OW1Vdci2Cob8fMxpkBBujMu9ssB"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Bonus shares provide additional shares and do not involve cash payments. Dividends are direct cash distributions to shareholders. The two differ in structure, taxation, and cash flow impact.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AGwVdhklWo6zpSxuaUkumw2XsNd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-RrNXd8uOXoxNJyxEyrAuZAobsFh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">8.6 What are the disadvantages of bonus shares?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NVsNd4LumooHxFxrbxgu26cAsgh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DXPfdHtIuoRxSZx8fjluEHX8sxh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Potential drawbacks include the lack of immediate cash income, dilution of earnings per share, and the use of company reserves, which may reduce the company's flexibility for future distributions.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CUSPdaGbkogOpyxDKu0upyzBsZf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-Ylj2dnNDOoQ8FoxVvOHuH0rrspc"><strong>9. Conclusion</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NaR5d3ea0or1ACxl4hyu0zAvs9M"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-InfwdOZTQozxRYxQDoAuLscxsOK"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Bonus shares are a common corporate action in the stock market and an important concept for investors to understand. Whether investing in stocks or digital assets, understanding how bonus issues work can help investors better evaluate opportunities and market developments. MEXC continues to provide educational content to help investors build knowledge and make more informed decisions.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JL1MdsM9JocdHGxWSequupBPslb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-M5PHdtU2HojU8sxaOOUufRBssag"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Recommended Reading:</span></h3><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LRiqdb4mUoEWF4x9XbCug8fKsBd" data-list="bullet"><div><a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/learn/article/17827791535795" style="font-size: 16px;">What Is RealStocks?</a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZlO8d0JVro7nkMx391XubGyFsDk" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/realstocks-trading-faq-382924861612411904" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">RealStocks Trading FAQ</a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-L4Ppd0qMFoi9uUxY5uluFDUEsqh" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/how-are-stock-investment-gains-taxed-a-practical-guide-to-us-stock-tax-calculation-378076298801724416" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">How Are Stock Investment Gains Taxed? 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MEXC is not a registered investment advisor or broker-dealer. All investment strategies and investments involve risk of loss. Any content contained herein should not be relied upon as advice or construed as providing recommendations of any kind. Always conduct your own research and consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RIfBdU3IqoAEIgxR0lRu0IQas5g"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-U4AmdRfhSosn5yx3GXou9YCWsvf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">By participating in these investment activities, you risk losing ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF YOUR ASSETS. Please understand and evaluate the risk of trading and assess your risk tolerance carefully before conducting any trading or investment activities.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Mej5dDC6RogvKhxMRhFuFU7WsKc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div></div>
US Stock Dividends Explained: Ex-Dividend Dates, Payment Dates, and Key Rules
<div data-page-id="QmfodA5pXouYGKxmyIsuWgvYsGc" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="true"><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-NIwTdrbAkoBgeWxyxxUu4h77sef"><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></h2><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NzYpd31JnoO09Xx05xNu1clIsbc" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">US stock dividends are a way for listed companies to distribute a portion of their profits to shareholders.</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HVUSd2CJMogM4ExNrUpuYGHts8d" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">The dividend process involves four key dates: the declaration date, ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date.</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PDAodPKEfoQg4bxWXPyuYv06sib" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Most US companies pay dividends quarterly, while some use monthly or annual dividend schedules.</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DHxpd0FWDo9LZhxKIGqu5AoWsBF" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Non-US investors are generally subject to dividend withholding tax, with rates varying by country.</span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LQcVdHF5losTs8xr7tquAeIxsdh" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Investors may choose to reinvest dividends to benefit from long-term compounding.</span></div></li></ul><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KMtRdmMY4olACVxtQALuMJFysGd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-K0LedPvuto8FafxBFXhujCKnsMc"><strong>1. What Are US Stock Dividends?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PUP6dZi2xosa5nxE8bKum1kIs5f"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XQe7db9BaoQBI7xx9TWuJw12sLb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">US stock dividends refer to the distribution of a portion of a listed company's profits to shareholders in the form of cash or additional shares, based on the number of shares held or as specified in the company's corporate policies. Dividends are one of the primary ways companies return value to shareholders.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QQqAd2Js2o5oQkxcd0rud43vsUb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BQQydX7QnoSCUZxSHb2uBZcSssf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Most US companies pay dividends on a quarterly basis, with cash dividends being the most common form. Companies with stable dividend policies are often favored by long-term investors.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Yfgcdmoc2osPXTxKf24uf91isGf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VGLwdlK9LoUX0ExTrzBuQfclsIc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">It is important to note that dividends are not guaranteed. Companies may reduce or suspend dividend payments at any time. When making investment decisions, investors should evaluate the company's fundamentals, cash flow sustainability, and long-term earnings outlook rather than relying solely on dividend yield.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-J5MKd26fqogjwhxiV7MuauIwsCb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Rkg8dLeDEojT9rxuNBPu5IPgs2g"><span style="font-size: 16px;">*BTN- <strong>Trade RealStocks</strong>&BTNURL=<span style="color:rgb(100,37,208)"><u><a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/trade-stocks">https://www.mexc.com/trade-stocks</a></u></span>*</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ADXGdALUcozYGMxaTvbudwRoswp"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-QGZQdi7CQoI2DUxnE16uova6sQh"><strong>2. Four Key Steps in the US Dividend Process</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OkksdyO6Vobl8kxy3TJu3SF6slg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-Zg1td9xcDoAIYix0xnMu79XFsrg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Step 1: Declaration date</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QdeqdlPM7oqiEnxqCdguAbrTsxb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YF3rdAAEtob8h0xKseLu8Tnfsnh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The declaration date is the date on which the company's board of directors formally announces a dividend. On this date, the company discloses important information such as the dividend amount per share, ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JQ5RdMOdcoOBnaxaEubuODhAs1Y"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AvC7dvVA8ol5BmxP7PTuJBTZsle"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Companies typically announce dividend plans after releasing quarterly earnings reports. The dividend amount is determined based on factors such as profitability, cash flow, and future development plans.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-R8BDdccs9oPx2MxHAfeufb70sbb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-TbeqdchQ1oVn8hxwDaOuLi4XsMb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Step 2: Ex-dividend date</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Smk6dqewHoMLYpx7dd9uqLWWspe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-W65ld7IN2ot52jxwbi2ul22Cs2b"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The ex-dividend date is the most important date in the dividend process. On the ex-dividend date, the stock typically opens lower by approximately the dividend amount.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-V7IMdlv4xoH58pxLtQDu5U3Fsog"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UCq6djzrgoPrBDx2JKnu8AuZsCd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Investors who buy the stock on or after the ex-dividend date are not eligible to receive the upcoming dividend. Only shareholders who already own the stock before the ex-dividend date qualify for the payment.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-E7VwdY7mwoB5JYxMwEEu8SJaskf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GhFGdtEyLobwtAxS0hJurz5ZsZd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">For example, if a stock is trading at $10 and the company declares a $1 dividend per share, the stock price may adjust to approximately $9 on the ex-dividend date. If an investor holds 1,000 shares, they will receive $1,000 in cash dividends. In theory, the decline in the share price offsets the dividend payment, leaving the investor's overall position largely unchanged before taxes and market fluctuations.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QmooduwwloadRmxHebiu5RvWsmh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LZwidVmkEoS5W9xz8C9uH5gRs5b"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Since US equities now operate on a T+1 settlement cycle, investors generally need to purchase shares before the ex-dividend date to qualify for the dividend.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CvHPdmT6IogwDVx2W3Wuvmr7s02"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-PvXYddmILoznfuxmUTiuNY1bslg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Step 3: Record date</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DSoTdGA6dokBROxYOACuD4RlsGc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-C4TTdM0sioXsg7xP395utUw6sjh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The record date is the date on which the company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive the dividend based on its shareholder register. The record date is usually set one to two business days after the ex-dividend date.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RsbudHnTVoxJQBxfQqtuVEQasr2"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZhwjdENTmoAZRvxRdbJuoGXCstg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">On this date, the company verifies shareholder records to ensure that dividends are distributed accurately and fairly.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DzVUdsHh6oM4Q5xqyO1uwtKCsgm"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-WYrvdXcvqo7kmoxCXmquzgdasUd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Step 4: Payment date</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UpNTd11Rronr7UxeUomunaFnsNf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PjOPd9wG9o6kO6xO1Eku8GxPs3c"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The payment date is the date on which the company actually distributes dividends to shareholders. On this date, the dividend is deposited directly into the investor's brokerage account.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DTQ9d6HAyoMe1PxNKiWuyYGIsdf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Jpmwd041goVFxrxfMhduFgcXs1f"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The payment date is typically two to four weeks after the ex-dividend date, depending on the company's schedule and the broker's processing arrangements. Investors do not need to take any additional action as long as their account information is correct.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BvtOdlxUioI4nAxGqbbuKOnzs6g"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-Kdxyd1R1XoYquBxfsQGuolnhskb"><strong>3. Main Types of US Stock Dividends</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-G4hSdfTIcokScbxs0m3unNuasCe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Xikmdnee2oysAQxjIVWu1TabsLe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Cash dividends:</strong> The most common form of dividend payment. The company deposits cash directly into the shareholder's account, which shareholders may keep as cash or reinvest.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FMRtdxhwbo8U46x6mROuibTXshd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-W4QUdt7EIoctRWxfUH8uAfsEsIg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Stock dividends:</strong> Instead of paying cash, the company distributes additional shares. While the number of shares held increases, the value per share is adjusted accordingly. This type is relatively uncommon in the US stock market.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FwPBdGjVco6UzAxO0ckupC3QsFc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ng9adTA9loOrZlxc180uoTUHsTh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Special dividends:</strong> One-time dividend payments that are usually larger than regular dividends. They are often triggered by events such as asset sales, excess retained earnings, or changes in tax policy.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OMVydGDsioQUjuxTQR1u1dt3sFe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-VFqwdzOKFopRV4xDHLZuYpkQs3b"><strong>4. Dividend Payment Frequency</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ya8ed4hWBokvH7x3RlouLPDNsAe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Oyvhddi8doKVhMxNochuJiAOs1e"><span style="font-size: 16px;">US companies follow different dividend schedules, allowing investors to choose stocks that fit their cash flow needs.</span></div><div><table class="ace-table" data-ace-table-col-widths="144;296;229" style="border:none;border-collapse:collapse;table-layout:fixed;width:500px;"><colgroup><col width="144"><col width="296"><col width="229"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height:39px;"><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Hp5qdiVUvoftASxGhMTuUsOws7c"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">Dividend Frequency</strong></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RVyZdaNR4oq4v7xtbtauIeMVsXd"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">Typical Examples</strong></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-O9PRd4bksofQZUxb6ubumn5esBd"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">Key Characteristics</strong></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px;"><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-D7ucdQ5ldo4E6AxMegDuRY9WsYb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Monthly</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SCjZdJQpwonJyWxAyXeu5T2jsff"><span style="font-size: 16px;">REITs and some bond funds</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Mh3qdlEe7oyaEJxEsrJuD3M4sYf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Most frequent cash flow</span></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px;"><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NiK3dHX64oHfnUx5GZAuCpHwsCb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Quarterly</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WyBZdly9ooSi5ixeAjhuNwbnsPd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Most blue-chip stocks and large companies</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ISbUdt3Auo3RMBxFJgduQdy2sob"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Most common schedule in the US market</span></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px;"><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MGqVdpeZVoSwbkx7tqXu0dJgsZd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Semi-Annual</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YAVVd1usBoSyNDxAkWJulXzksYf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Some multinational companies</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-C0LCdrdIropKXExGRB0uEmsjshc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Relatively uncommon</span></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px;"><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Rx3cdFGLWo1c8txhHJpuHXLdsXf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Annual</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-A47Nd7mfeoU5j0xD79CuVL4xsVf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A small number of companies and specialized funds</span></div></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="border: 1px solid rgb(222, 224, 227); padding: 8px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 10pt;"><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IinLd3LLNoJS1dxQdJruA82EsgW"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Larger single payment</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GEiydBR5poznZCxUnH7unposs3c"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RL6Cd9Sbeo43JqxAxvruB2NXsfe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Investors seeking stable cash flow may prefer companies with quarterly or monthly dividends, while those focused on long-term capital appreciation may favor growth companies that reinvest profits into business expansion.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VwUzdBlqQo4tVoxJiZVutnBvsBd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-FKnPdb3d8ob5nOxwWhFuhVQ8sKP"><strong>5. Tax Treatment of US Stock Dividends</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ixu9dszY2o0Ciox0ZYtuKtcSsZf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NdLxdKFwlo8hk3xtCC7utbs6shd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">For non-US investors, the US government generally imposes withholding tax on dividend income. Investors are required to complete Form <a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-8-ben">W-8BEN</a> to certify their foreign status. Tax treaties between the United States and different countries may provide reduced withholding rates. Taxes are typically deducted automatically when the dividend is paid, and investors receive the net amount after withholding.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HAXnd9sPzo57KAxiqBHuYRa9std"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-FQtIdLL8Ko1N0ax3y16uqQraskh"><strong>6. Dividend Reinvestment Plans</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-E6zndtlbToAXz4x1qE5uDTgfswf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LmFEdld4to4fF5x16BnuKmsUsOe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) allows investors to automatically use cash dividends to purchase additional shares of the same company.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XobsdKiAlom9Dsx2p97uK5Kss8d"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DP81dsysKoBkuwxHpgMufjsksfb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Compounding effect:</strong> Reinvested dividends increase the number of shares held, which can generate larger future dividend payments over time.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-U9efdS0UKonEFoxq94tufS0Wskc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Lower transaction costs:</strong> Many brokers offer dividend reinvestment without additional fees, and some may provide discounted share purchases.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GtS9dEY8Co9MT3xwXAQuJZDEsRe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Simplified operations:</strong> Once the feature is enabled, the system automatically reinvests dividends without requiring manual action.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Jzd8dtDyNoxJZdxzw57uCg56sDc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AEUjd6ypdoN3SqxSvgVulCBjstl"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Investors can choose to receive cash dividends or enroll in a dividend reinvestment plan. For long-term investors, reinvesting dividends can be an effective strategy for building wealth through compounding.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YpL5dkubVoOw0AxDiUBugDFxsGg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-I3qCdfe0io8oVUxCXA2uQD8esjf"><strong>7. FAQ</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Zhx8d4noVo7e6VxxalBu29cisng"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-SvjndohfvoY49VxN65guooEQsff"><span style="font-size: 16px;">7.1 How often are US stock dividends paid?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WGzadeOLtoXnVKx4sDyuDmF3sRr"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-M4NOdpeUnowt6XxbARcuh0ZRsRg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Dividend frequency varies by company. Most US companies pay dividends quarterly, while some REITs and bond funds pay monthly. A smaller number of companies use semi-annual or annual dividend schedules.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LIiQdX7KIoyeygx329vu4fU8srW"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-FtPSdZMUPoIQpqxAJeVuKTERs6b"><span style="font-size: 16px;">7.2 When will I receive the dividend?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XzTbd0rDRotTDlxYeqVuNQaas6f"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SIN2dH7NioUqi0x7AYiufwc1sss"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Dividends are usually credited on the payment date or within a few business days afterward. The period between the ex-dividend date and payment date is typically two to four weeks.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PMXYdgXw1o6cWzxW47rumyfMsme"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-HmdTdS9Ynozenqx83ePuKEWIsSg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">7.3 Can I receive the dividend if I buy the stock on the ex-dividend date?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ViEWdXjYxoVNhOxI6GduMkgWsDe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CeBQdeeCLoYiTKx3Ys5uI67csvd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">No. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to qualify for the dividend. Shares purchased on or after the ex-dividend date are eligible only for the next dividend cycle.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-B4kSddhNBosro9xyyDPuuJEosHf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-HRMldLqRTouThixEPAOuU5Nzsaf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">7.4 Do dividends affect stock prices?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WfrndzdqOoHhSDxlnvVuBYHSsmg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-R003dKJsooXglMx9HI2uU0Hns7d"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Yes. At the market open on the ex-dividend date, the stock price is typically adjusted downward by approximately the dividend amount per share.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YkRydzRC1owU7KxdQlBuY5WrsJe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-UO5Kd54UjoLH4nxwDb5udbTIsOh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">7.5 How should I choose dividend stocks?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Q9MXdt50Poak4LxtAGguUUR3s3g"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-A4YZdufI4oph2rxyC29uJGndsNd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Investors should consider dividend yield, payout ratio, dividend history, industry stability, and overall financial health. Rather than focusing only on high yields, it is generally preferable to select companies with sustainable payout ratios and a stable track record of dividend growth.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UzbqdeZ3SoeHZixIPwrunv5qsVe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-UciUdWRxroiEZUxR6jDukpW6sGe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">7.6 Are US stock dividends guaranteed?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YsSZd3ax5o5xeixrSviuNpKQsOb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ByYVdHYzuopqpSxRFYhu0R0Gske"><span style="font-size: 16px;">No. A company's board of directors may adjust, reduce, or suspend dividend payments at any time based on business conditions. Investors should continue to monitor the financial performance of the companies they own.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GH80di9WDoVvJOx2Tcbut2VosGb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-FfODdrcMnoX3iMxKFyruMud9sqh"><strong>8. Conclusion</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-F3hFdfyY9oUPJrxsut6ujkHxsUg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-D6PQd9Q6Ko4mKqxZZPtuGskHs9o"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Understanding the US dividend process is essential for investors. From the declaration date to the payment date, each stage has its own rules and timing. By understanding dividend mechanics, tax treatment, and key dates, investors can better plan their investment strategies, capture dividend opportunities, and manage risk effectively.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UMurdy9tpoTaRLxdvmeuopmwsVe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-WGTddlkURoI7XcxiYB1uMBqZs8f"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Recommended Reading:</span></h3><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NZMPdnY7WobqDQxb77suypf7sEb" data-list="bullet"><div><a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/learn/article/17827791535795" style="font-size: 16px;">What Is RealStocks?</a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-L3PwdE0cgoPbdLx2lTCuGNrbsBA" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/realstocks-trading-faq-382924861612411904" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">RealStocks Trading FAQ</a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FYl7dmvxbo05f8xCRrUuHMEQspe" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/the-complete-guide-to-us-stock-risk-management-375844685334322176">The Complete Guide to US Stock Risk Management: Navigating Investment Pitfalls</a></span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XCamdcK8uoRwMQxi7nBu1cbPsvg" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/free-us-stock-analysis-tools-373856828440805376" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">Free US Stock Analysis Tools: A Complete Guide to Essential Websites for Beginners</a></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SSiNdUSkhoIjOex5f3NuAH4Tsie" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/what-events-and-dates-to-note-when-buying-us-stocks-a-complete-guide-to-shareholders-meetings-dividends-and-ex-dividend-dates-370876112547430400" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">What Events and Dates to Note When Buying US Stocks? 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