How To Buy ProShares Global Listed Private Equity ETF (PEX) Stock
How To Buy PEX
ProShares Global Listed Private Equity ETF (PEX) is an ETF listed on the BATS exchange, which means you can buy the stock from most online brokers. Follow the steps below to learn how to purchase shares of PEX.
Find a reliable broker.
Don't worry, it's easy and free to open a brokerage account. Below are our favorite brokers where you can buy ProShares Global Listed Private Equity ETF from:
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You'll need to transfer money into your new brokerage account before you can buy the stock. Transferring via a bank transfer is recommended and the most common way to fund an account. Some brokers might allow funding via a debit or credit card.
Search for PEX.
When your funds are settled into your account, look for ProShares Global Listed Private Equity ETF on your broker by searching for the company name: ProShares Global Listed Private Equity ETF or the ticker symbol: PEX.
Buy the stock.
Once that you've found ProShares Global Listed Private Equity ETF on your broker, submit a purchase order to buy shares of the stock (currently $28.35 a share). Depending on when you purchase, the stock might be higher or lower than the price listed. You may also be able to purchase fractional shares depending on your broker.
Once your order gets fulfilled, you've purchased your first shares of ProShares Global Listed Private Equity ETF.
Tips When Buying
When submitting your order, you may choose to buy shares of ProShares Global Listed Private Equity ETF at the market price with a market order or at a set price using a limit order.
- Market order: Buys the stock immediately at its current price.
- Limit order: Buys the stock only once it reaches your target price.
By default all purchases are considered market orders unless specified otherwise. Limit orders are great for when you only want to buy shares of PEX at a specific price.
Should You Buy PEX Stock Now?
In the past week the price per share of ProShares Global Listed Private Equity ETF has gone down ↓0.33 (-1.14%) while the daily volume has increased significantly. You should buy PEX now if you think the stock will recover soon, or wait until you think the stock is done dropping.
In the end, you should be comfortable with the risk of the investment and only buy shares of PEX when you feel the time is right.