Gate Stocks FAQ | Gate
Below are frequently asked questions from Gate Stocks users. If any information differs from what is displayed on your account page or in an announcement, the page and announcement shall prevail.
I. Product and Eligibility
What is Gate Stocks?
Gate Stocks is a stock and ETF trading service offered by Gate under TradFi. You can use USDT to buy, hold, and sell stocks on the platform without opening a separate traditional brokerage account.
What assets can I trade?
Please refer to the listing on the Gate Stocks page. It covers stocks and ETFs from major exchanges, including Nasdaq, the NYSE, HKEX, and KRX.
Who can use Gate Stocks?
You must meet Gate's identity verification (KYC) and regional eligibility requirements for TradFi services.
Do I actually own the stocks?
You can buy, sell, and manage positions in your Gate Stocks Account, and you are entitled to the economic rights associated with your holdings (such as cash dividends and stock splits or reverse splits, processed in accordance with applicable rules).
You are not registered in your personal name as a shareholder in the U.S. securities registration system.
Is short selling or margin buying supported?
No. Only buying and selling (closing positions) are supported. Securities lending for short selling and margin buying are not supported.
II. Funds and Accounts
What currency is used for trading?
Trading and settlement use USDT. You must first transfer USDT to your Stocks Account before buying.
Where can I transfer funds to my Stocks Account from?
You can transfer USDT to your Stocks Account from your Spot Account or Unified Account, and you can also transfer it back from your Stocks Account.
Are the Stocks Account and CFD Account funded from the same balance?
No. Stocks use a separate Stocks Account, and funds are segregated from the TradFi CFD Account. Transfers must be made separately.
Can I view market data without transferring USDT?
Yes, you can browse market data. However, you cannot complete a valid buy order. Please first transfer USDT to your Stocks Account.
What happens if I have insufficient funds?
If your available balance is insufficient when submitting a buy order, the order cannot be submitted, and the page will display an insufficient funds message.
III. Trading and Orders
How do I access Gate Stocks?
Common entry points include: TradFi → Stocks, the market selector, market data on the homepage, and asset search.
What order types are supported?
Currently, market orders and limit orders are supported.
Take-profit and stop-loss orders are not currently available.
Can I modify or cancel an order?
Limit orders support modification and cancellation. Pending market orders support cancellation.
How do I sell an existing position?
Under Positions, select Close Position or Close All at Market (market sell logic). Alternatively, select Sell on the candlestick chart trading page.
Why can't I click the Buy / Sell button?
The most common reason is that the market is closed. Some stocks only allow new orders during regular trading hours. When the market is closed, the buttons are unavailable, though you can generally still view market data and positions.
Why has my order remained pending without being filled?
- Market orders: They may remain partially filled or pending because they have not been fully filled during market hours. Please refer to Order Details.
- Limit orders: For buy orders, the order price is lower than the ask price in the order book. For sell orders, the order price is higher than the bid price in the order book. In either case, the order cannot be matched and filled.
Why is the execution price different from the latest price displayed on the page?
The latest price is used for market data display and P&L calculations;
Stock execution prices are determined based on several factors, including real-time market data, order book quotes, and foreign exchange costs resulting from currency conversion. All orders are ultimately settled based on actual execution records.
Are pre-market and after-hours orders supported?
Only stocks that allow pre-market, after-hours, or 24-hour trading support new orders during pre-market and after-hours sessions. Market orders placed while the market is closed will become active automatically when the market opens.
IV. Trading Hours
When can I trade?
Some stocks only allow new buy, sell, close-position, and market orders during regular trading hours. Please refer to the page display for specific market opening and closing times. Trading during low-liquidity periods may result in significant slippage. Please trade with caution.
What can I do when the market is closed?
You can view market data, positions, orders, and trade history; you cannot place new orders. The market data section usually displays “Market Closed”.
V. P&L and Prices
How are position P&L and daily P&L calculated?
- Position P&L ≈ (latest price − position cost basis) × number of shares held
- Daily P&L is the unrealized P&L for the day on your current positions
There are two position cost basis options. What is the difference?
You can select one under Settings → Trading Settings:
| Option |
Difference (Summary) |
|---|---|
| Average Cost Basis |
Weighted average of purchases; the remaining per-share cost does not change after selling |
| Diluted Cost Basis |
Similar to a weighted average when buying; the remaining per-share cost is recalculated based on net investment after selling |
Position P&L may differ depending on the selected option. Please refer to your current settings.
Which latest price option can I choose?
You can select one under Settings → Trading Settings:
| Option |
Description |
|---|---|
| Regular-Hours Latest Price |
P&L is calculated using the latest market price during regular trading hours |
| Pre-Market/After-Hours Latest Price |
Reflects pre-market and after-hours market data when available; this does not mean you can place orders during those periods |
Why is my P&L different from other apps?
Common reasons include differences in cost basis methodology (average / diluted), latest price methodology (regular hours / pre-market and after-hours), whether fees are included, and the displayed exchange rate unit. Please refer to the figures in your Gate Stocks Account and your settings.
What is net value?
Net value = market value of positions + available balance in your Stocks Account (subject to market fluctuations).
VI. Corporate Actions
What are corporate actions?
Arrangements affecting shareholder rights due to events such as dividends, stock splits, reverse splits, and mergers and acquisitions by listed companies. Gate Stocks focuses on processing the economic rights associated with your holdings.
Do I need to take action for corporate actions?
In most cases, no. The platform processes them automatically in accordance with announcements and rules, with results reflected in areas such as positions and fund history.
How are cash dividends credited?
In most scenarios, cash-based economic benefits are credited in USDT to the fund history of your Stocks Account (for example, under categories such as dividend payments, subject to the wording displayed on the page). The crediting time and amount are subject to the fund history and announcements.
Are dividends paid in USD or USDT?
In your Gate Stocks Account, they are generally reflected in USDT in the fund history.
Why did my share quantity and cost basis change after a stock split or reverse split?
The number of shares and per-share price are adjusted proportionally based on the corporate action. The displayed cost basis is updated according to platform rules and your selected average / diluted methodology.
Where can I find corporate action rules?
For specific events, please refer to Gate's announcement for the relevant asset and the actual results in your account.
VII. Fees
Are trading fees charged?
- Stock trading fees are charged as a percentage of the transaction amount according to the trading fee rate corresponding to your VIP level. Fee rates are the same as those for spot trading.
- Actual fees and execution results are subject to fund history records. For specific fee rates, see My Fee Rates
- Settlement is in USDT.
Where are fees deducted from?
Fees are generally deducted from the available balance in your Stocks Account at the time of execution, or reflected in trade settlement according to platform rules. Please refer to the fund history.
VIII. Differences From Other Products
What is the difference between Gate Stocks and CFDs?
| Category |
Gate Stocks |
TradFi CFDs |
|---|---|---|
| Product type |
Buy, hold, and sell underlying assets |
Contract trading |
| Account |
Stocks Account |
CFD Account (funds are segregated) |
| Short selling / margin |
Not supported |
Supports leveraged long and short positions |
What is the difference between Gate Stocks and “stock tokens”?
- Stock tokenization refers to U.S. stock asset-pegged tokens issued by RWA tokenization companies. The selection of available assets is typically smaller (a few hundred), and liquidity is limited by the actual token issuance volume.
- Gate U.S. Stocks trades actual U.S. stock assets through an omnibus model in partnership with U.S.-licensed and regulated brokers such as Alpaca. It enables trading on major U.S. stock and ETF exchanges, supporting more than 10,000+ stock and ETF assets (with gradual expansion), far exceeding the range of assets supported by RWA tokens.
- During market hours, except for large orders, users are provided directly with liquidity depth and the National Best Bid and Offer, or NBBO (National Best Bid and Offer), from major U.S. stock exchanges. This significantly reduces the insufficient liquidity and slippage issues associated with trading stock tokens.
| Category |
Gate Stocks |
Stock Tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Access |
TradFi → Stocks |
Token trading pairs in the spot trading section |
| Format |
Stock trading and positions on the platform |
On-chain tokenized trading pairs |
| Records |
Stocks Account positions and fund history |
Spot Account and trading pair records |
IX. Records and Customer Support
Where can I view executions and fund history?
Trade History: Current orders, order history, and fund history.
Positions: Current shareholdings and P&L.
Stocks homepage: An overview of net value, position market value, daily P&L, and more.
What should I do if I have questions about a specific execution or dividend?
Please prepare the time, asset, and relevant order or fund history information, and check whether there is a corresponding announcement before contacting customer support. The amount and status of each transaction are subject to the execution records and fund history.
Can product rules change?
They may be adjusted, including fee rates, supported assets, and corporate action processing methods. Please refer to the latest Gate announcements and the page display.
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.
