Place an order

Buy or sell stocks in a few simple steps to capitalise on windows of opportunity.

How to place an order

There are various channels which you may place an order with us. The most convenient method would be via desktop.

laptop
slider
quick trade
search stock
show more
buy/sell stock
order type
order duration
select expiry date
price and quantity
select account
review order
verify order details
order complete
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Step 1
Refer to Online Equity Trading for more details on how to access the trading platforms.
2
Step 2
Click on Quick Trade to open the Trade drawer.
3
Step 3
Enter the stock name/exchange stock code. Select your stock to place an order.
4
Step 4
Click on Show more button to expand the dropdown and view more details of the selected stock.
5
Step 5
Select to Buy or Sell the stock.
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Step 6
Select Order type.

Note: This lets you choose whether you wish to buy or sell your stocks immediately, or only when it reaches a certain price. Learn more on the order types.
7
Step 7
Select Order duration.

Note: This lets you control how long your order remains active for. You can set it to be until the end of the day, until a specific date or more. Learn more on the order duration.
8
Step 8
Select an expiration date from the date picker.

Note: Date picker selection box (display up to 30 calendar days) will appear when Good till date is selected.
9
Step 9
Enter Price and Quantity.

Note: This decides the number/cost of the stocks you're willing to buy/sell. Learn more on the trading information.
10
Step 10
Select the desire Wealth account to execute the trade.

Note: The dropdown selection will be available when you have more than one container or cash wallet in the same currency.
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Step 11
Click on Review order after entering all the trade details.
12
Step 12
Check through the order details, then click on the Place order if the details are correct.

Note: If the market is closed, your order will participate in the following business day trading session.
13
Step 13
View Order received page and select View order status to monitor the status of your order placed.
phone frame
overview
search bar
search and select stock
statistics and performance
show more
buy/sell stock
order type
order duration
select expiry date
price and quantity
select account
verify details
review order
order completed
1
Step 1
Refer to Online Equity Trading for more details on how to access the trading platforms.
2
Step 2
Select Search bar.
3
Step 3
Search for your stock by entering the stock name/exchange stock code. Select the stock to view the stock information.
4
Step 4
View key statistics, price performance data, DBS ratings, and more by scrolling up. Learn more on the search for stock.

Click on Trade to place an order.
5
Step 5
Tap on Show more to expand the dropdown and view more details of the selected stock.
6
Step 6
Select to Buy or Sell the stock.
7
Step 7
Select Order type.

Note: This lets you choose whether you wish to buy or sell your stocks immediately, or only when it reaches a certain price. Learn more on the order types.
8
Step 8
Select Order duration.

Note: This lets you control how long your order remains active for. You can set it to be until the end of the day, until a specific date, or more. Learn more on the order duration.
9
Step 9
Select an expiration date from the date picker.

Note: Date picker selection box (display up to 30 calendar days) will appear when Good till date is selected.
10
Step 10
Enter Price and Quantity.

Note: This decides the number/cost of the stocks you’re willing to buy/sell. Learn more on the trading information.
11
Step 11
Select the desire Wealth account to execute the trade.

Note: The dropdown selection will be available when you have more than one container or cash wallet in the same currency.
12
Step 12
Select Review order after entering all the trade details.
13
Step 13
Check through the order details, then click on the Place order if the details are correct.

Note: If the market is closed, your order will participate in the following business day trading session.
14
Step 14
View Order received page and select View order status to monitor the status of your order placed.
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More information

  • Online Equity Trading is available via digibank (desktop and mobile) and Direct Connect (desktop; mobile access coming soon).
  • Find out more from our DBS Online Equity Trading FAQs.


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