How To Buy AMC Stock Using Vanguard In 2023

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (AMC) has been one of the most popular stocks among retail investors in recent months.

If you're interested in buying AMC stock using Vanguard, here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started.

Step 1: Access Trade Form

• First, log in to your Vanguard account and navigate to the "My Accounts" tab.
• From there, select "Buy & Sell" and then choose "Trade ETFs & Stocks."

This will take you to the trade order form where you can place your order for AMC stock.

Step 2: Account Selection

If you have multiple accounts with Vanguard, you'll need to select the account you want to use to buy AMC stock.

Once you select an account, you'll see your available funds to trade in the "Balances" section on the top right of the page.

You can also view your current holdings and open orders by selecting the respective tabs in the gray navigation bar.

Step 3: Select Security

To buy AMC stock, enter the ticker symbol "AMC" in the search bar.

Once you select the stock, you'll see a real-time quote with the latest price information, along with any share amount you currently hold.

Step 4: Enter Share Amount

• Enter the number of shares you want to purchase in the "Number of Shares" field.
• If you want to determine how many shares you can buy based on the amount you have to spend, select "Calculate Dollars to Shares" located under the number of shares field.

Alternatively, if you want to trade in dollars, select the "Dollars" button within the amount field and enter the dollar amount for your purchase.

Step 5: Additional Order Details

Select an order type for your trade. If you choose a non-market order, you'll need to set both pricing and trade duration.

You can get guidance about the different order types available by selecting the "?" icon next to each respective field.

Step 6: Review Trade Details

Once you've entered all the necessary information, review your trade details in the lower right portion of the screen.

If you're satisfied with your order, select "Preview Order" to view a summary of your order.

This will initiate a review to make sure your order is accurate, but selecting preview does not mean you're submitting the order yet.

Step 7: Preview Order

Review the order summary on the Preview and Submit page.

The real-time quote will refresh with the latest price information. Be sure to read the language above the "Submit Order" button as it provides key details about your order.

• If you need to make any changes to your order, select "Edit."
• Otherwise, when you're ready to proceed with your purchase, select "Submit Order."

Step 8: Confirmation & Next Steps

After submitting your order, you'll be taken to a confirmation screen that shows a detailed summary of your order, including an order confirmation number, updated balances information, and details about the execution of your order.

To check the status of any pending orders, select the "Order status" link on the right side of the screen at the top of the "Open orders" section.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now successfully bought AMC stock using Vanguard.

Remember to keep an eye on your investments and regularly review your portfolio to ensure it aligns with your financial goals. If you want to make another trade or explore other investment products, you can use the link under the "Make another trade" headline in the bottom left of the screen.

Vanguard's trading experience is consistent across all devices, so you can easily manage your investments on the go.

This article was generated using automation technology, and thoroughly edited and fact-checked by an editor on our editorial staff.