Buying a stock is not magic — it is an order, a match, then settlement.
A trade has clear steps: order, price, confirmation, and settlement. Your broker or online platform sends your order to the market and confirms when it is matched.
Place the order
Tell your trader, or enter it online. Online accounts usually need funds first before a buy order is accepted.
Order is matched
Your buy order matches a sell order at the same or better price. The trade is then confirmed.
Keep the receipt
You should receive confirmation or invoice. Online platforms show confirmations in real time.
What is T+2?
T+2 means trade date plus two clearing days. If a traditional broker trade happens Monday, settlement is generally by Wednesday before the deadline.
Do shares show right away?
Purchased shares may appear in your portfolio quickly, but formal clearing/settlement follows the market cycle.
Beginner reminder
Do not buy just because a stock is moving. Ask: “Anong company ito? Bakit ko bibilhin? Kaya ko bang hintayin? Ano ang risk?”