Introduction to Stocks | Gate
What is Gate Stocks?
Gate Stocks is a traditional financial stock trading service offered by Gate.
Users can trade stocks and ETFs directly with USDT on the Gate platform—no need to open a separate traditional brokerage account or manually convert to USD.
This product is available to users who meet the platform's eligibility requirements, supporting buying, selling, portfolio management, and transaction history queries.
Differences Between Gate Stocks and Traditional Stock Trading
Gate Stocks is designed for the same trading scenarios as traditional brokers for buying, holding, and selling stocks and ETFs: you can buy or sell by share or amount, experience gains or losses based on market movements, and corporate actions like cash dividends, stock splits, and reverse splits are reflected in your account according to platform rules.
| Comparison Item | Traditional Stock Trading | Gate Stocks Description |
|---|---|---|
| Nature of Trading | Same | Buy, hold, and sell stocks and ETFs, taking on corresponding price fluctuations |
| Tradable Assets | Same | Stocks and ETFs from major exchanges like NASDAQ, NYSE, HKEX, KRX, etc. (subject to platform availability) |
| Trading Method | Same | Trade by share or amount; only buy and sell are supported for now—short selling and margin buying are not currently available |
| Corporate Actions | Same | Cash dividends, stock splits, reverse splits, etc. are handled based on your holdings and reflected in your stock account and transaction history |
| Shareholder Status | Different | Shares are not held in your personal name on the register , and you do not have voting rights or other traditional shareholder privileges |
| Trading Hours | Different | Some stocks are only available during regular trading hours; popular stocks may support 24/7 trading |
| Funds & Account Opening | Different | Trade and settle in USDT; manage assets within your Gate Stocks Account without needing to open a traditional brokerage account |
How to Start Trading
Step 1: Access Stocks
You can access the stocks page via the TradFi category, market entry, or by searching.
Step 2: Transfer Funds
Transfer USDT from your Spot Account or Unified Account to your Stocks Account.
Step 3: Place Orders During Market Hours
Select the asset during market hours and submit a market or limit order to complete your trade.
Step 4: View and Manage Positions
Check your purchased stocks and close positions on the stocks homepage or the candlestick chart trading page.
Corporate Actions and User Rights
- Gate Stocks trading is connected to compliant brokers. All end-client assets are aggregated into a unified omnibus account at the clearing level. The clearing entity only sees the overall net position of the introducing broker, not individual client details. Gate is responsible for client identity verification and processing each client's orders.
- Corporate actions such as cash dividends, stock splits, and reverse splits are handled according to platform rules and reflected in your stock account and transaction records.
- Users do not hold shares in their personal name within the traditional stock registration system and do not enjoy voting or other traditional shareholder rights.
Fees and Settlement
- Trading fees are charged as a percentage of the transaction amount based on your VIP level, and the fee rate is the same as for spot trading.
- Actual fees and transaction results are subject to your transaction history records.
- Settlement is conducted in USDT.
Risk Warning
- Price fluctuations may lead to gains or losses—please carefully assess your risk tolerance.
- During periods of rapid market movement, the execution price may differ from the price displayed when placing your order.
- Product features, rules, and fee rates may be adjusted; please refer to the latest Gate announcements and page displays for updates.
Disclaimer
The content provided herein is for reference and educational purposes only and does not constitute any financial, investment, trading, or legal advice, nor does it constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any digital assets. Gate makes no express or implied representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information contained herein. Product features, interfaces, rules, and fee structures may be updated or adjusted at any time. Please refer to the latest announcements and the actual information displayed on the Gate platform for the most accurate details.
Digital asset investments involve significant risk, and prices may fluctuate substantially. You may lose the entire amount of your investment. Please make decisions cautiously based on your own financial situation and risk tolerance after fully understanding the associated risks. If necessary, you are advised to consult an independent professional financial or legal advisor.
For more information about potential risks, please refer to Gate's Risk Disclosure and User Agreement.
