(Step-by-Step Guide for All Investors)
With iVestor, buying and selling shares is designed to feel simple, intuitive, and part of your everyday financial life.
Whether you’re investing for the first time or actively managing your portfolio, iVestor gives you everything you need, from market insights to execution, in one app.
This guide walks you through exactly how to buy and sell shares using iVestor, while highlighting features that help you track performance, make informed decisions, and manage opportunities like IPOs directly in the app.
I What Is iVestor?
iVestor is the official digital trading platform powered by Dubai Financial Market (DFM).
It allows investors to:
- Buy and sell DFM-listed shares
- Subscribe to IPOs
- Track portfolio performance
- Receive dividends
- Manage trading funds and transactions in one place
Everything happens inside a single, secure app, designed for both new and experienced investors.
I How to Buy Shares Using iVestor
Before buying shares, you’ll need to complete the onboarding process and create your trading account. Once that’s done, buying shares is straightforward and fully guided.
Step 1: Log in to the iVestor App
Open the app and access your account using your login details.
Step 2: Explore the Market
Browse companies listed on Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Nasdaq Dubai directly from the app.
Each company page includes key information such as:
- Share price
- Historical performance
- Market data
- Trading activity
This helps you understand how a company has been performing before you invest.
Step 3: Select the Share You Want to Buy
Tap on the company you’re interested in to open its detailed view.
Here, you can review price movements, trends, and other insights available within the app.
Step 4: Place a Buy Order
Choose how you want to buy:
- Market Order – Buy at the current market price
- Limit Order – Set the price you’re willing to pay
Enter the number of shares or the amount you want to invest.
Step 5: Confirm Your Purchase
Review your order details and confirm the transaction.
Once completed, the shares will appear in your portfolio, where you can track their performance in real time.
I How to Sell Shares Using iVestor
Selling shares on iVestor follows the same simple flow and gives you full control over timing and pricing.
Step 1: Open Your Portfolio
Go to the Wallet / Portfolio section to view all the shares you currently own.
Step 2: Select the Share You Want to Sell
Tap on the stock you wish to sell and choose how many shares you want to sell.
Step 3: Place a Sell Order
Just like buying, you can:
- Sell at the current market price, or
- Set a limit price and wait for the market to reach it
Step 4: Confirm the Sale
Once confirmed, your shares are sold and the proceeds are credited back to your Trading Funds.
You can withdraw the money back to your iVestor account after 2 days or immediately reinvest or use the funds for trading.
I Why Use iVestor for Buying and Selling Shares?
All-in-One Experience
iVestor brings your trading, portfolio, IPOs, dividends, and transaction history into one app. You can connect multiple partner brokers and manage all your investments while tracking performance seamlessly from a single dashboard.
Real-Time Insights & Performance Tracking
Track how your investments are performing, view price movements, and monitor your portfolio value in real time.
IPO Access & In-App Upgrades
Subscribe to IPOs directly through iVestor and manage allocations within the app.
Simple for Everyday Investors
The app is designed to be intuitive, even if you’ve never traded before.
I Final Thoughts
Learning how to buy and sell shares using iVestor is a practical first step toward building your investment portfolio.
With its user-friendly design, integrated trading features, and real-time visibility into performance, iVestor makes investing feel less intimidating and more accessible—whether you’re starting small or actively managing your investments.
Everything you need to invest confidently in the UAE is already in your pocket.
