How long does it take to get your money after you sell stock? If you’re new to stock trading, this video will help you understand the stock settlement timeline and explain the difference between the transaction date and the settlement date—or the day you’ll actually receive your cash or shares.
We’ll walk through the stock settlement timeline and the difference between settled and unsettled cash. We’ll also help you understand how to properly trade with unsettled cash in a cash account to avoid a good faith violation.
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