The finer details
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- Log into CommSec
- Click on Trading
- Select the account you’d like to trade on
- Select Buy
- Type in the stock code or company name of the shares you want to buy
- Add the number of units or the dollar value of the shares you’d like to buy
- Type in a Price Limit (the highest price you're willing to pay for each share) or select At Market to buy at the available market price
- Select the Expiry date or select Good for day
- Review your buy order and click Proceed
- When you’re ready to complete the order, click Submit
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