Investing in Stocks

When I buy shares, when is the money taken out and when do the shares arrive?

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The Korean stock market settles securities and cash on the 2nd trading day after the trade date (T+2).

For example, if there are no holidays, shares bought on Monday are settled on Wednesday, after which you can appear on the shareholder register as a shareholder. Many other countries, including the US, Japan, Hong Kong and Germany, also use T+2 settlement.

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This answer is general financial information as of 14/10/2026, not investment advice. Rules and tax rates change, so please also check the latest guidance from the source institution.