How To Buy Planet Labs PBC (PL) Stock
How To Buy PL
Planet Labs PBC (PL) is a common stock listed on the NYSE exchange, which means you can buy the stock from most online brokers. Follow the steps below to learn how to purchase shares of PL.
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 Planet Labs PBC 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 PL.
When your funds are settled into your account, look for Planet Labs PBC on your broker by searching for the company name: Planet Labs PBC or the ticker symbol: PL.
Buy the stock.
Once that you've found Planet Labs PBC on your broker, submit a purchase order to buy shares of the stock (currently $1.78 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 Planet Labs PBC.
Tips When Buying
When submitting your order, you may choose to buy shares of Planet Labs PBC 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 PL at a specific price.
Should You Buy PL Stock Now?
In the past week the price per share of Planet Labs PBC has gone down ↓0.67 (-27.35%) while the daily volume has increased by more than 2x the daily average. You should buy PL 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 PL when you feel the time is right.