How much initial capital is required to open a trading account?
The amount is determined by the specific discount broker you choose to place your trades with. We are aware of accounts that can be established with as little as a $500.00 deposit. You can add money to your CREST account any time you have the resources available and the Calculator will suggest exactly how many shares to buy, at that moment, based on the current price of your stock, with the remainder of your deposit being added to the existing cash in the account. The Calculator will ask you two questions How much do you wish to add to your program and which stock would you like to invest it in, and once having received the input from you, respond immediately with purchasing instructions, that is, exactly how many shares to purchase. Or, you can purchase a completely new stock with a deposit if you wish the choice is yours. Either way, don’t hesitate to start a program for yourself because you feel your initial deposit is not meaningful enough. If you need to withdraw any funds (cash a
