Stocks: Can You Buy Partial

, commonly known as "fractional shares" . Many major online brokerages now allow you to purchase "slices" of high-priced companies for as little as $1 to $10, rather than paying hundreds or thousands of dollars for a single full share . Understanding Fractional Shares

A fractional share represents ownership of less than one full share of a company's stock or an exchange-traded fund (ETF) . Fractional Shares | Invest in Stock Slices - Charles Schwab