Getting started with stocks
Stocks availability
Currently, stock trading is only available to U.S. clients residing in Alabama, Alaska, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota Wyoming, Utah, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. We’re working to make stock trading available in more states soon!
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Stock trading refers to the process of buying and selling shares of publicly traded companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on stock exchanges or via over-the-counter markets. These shares represent ownership stakes in companies. Trading them allows investors to gain exposure to the financial performance of these businesses.
This article outlines how to get started trading stocks on Kraken.

Unlocking stock trading

To unlock stock trading, you will need:
We have a guide to unlocking stocks for Kraken Pro and the Kraken app:
At present, stocks are not available on Kraken.com (kraken.com/c).

Frequently asked questions

How does stock trading work on Kraken?
What stocks can I buy and sell?
What are the fees?
Can stocks be traded 24/7 like crypto, or are there set trading hours?
Is stock trading on Kraken regulated?
Are my stock holdings insured or protected?
How does Kraken handle stock ownership and dividends?

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