How to start trading shares – click by click
Below we show you how to get started on equity trading, whether you already have equity trading or want to order access.
How to buy shares
If you have an ASK-account in DNB, you already have access. Go directly to the next step.
If you don’t already have access to our equity trading service, you can order access here.
The access is given within a few minutes.
Log in with your BankID (national identity number).
Follow the instructions.
When you are logged in:
Select “Savings and investments” in the top menu, then ‘Equity trading service’.
To trade stocks, you need a separate account from which the purchase amount is deducted and where the settlement for sold shares is deposited. You can have several trading accounts.
All equity trading customers automatically receive a trading account.
To trade shares, you will need to use this account, or your share savings account (ASK) if you have one.
Not sure what the account number is? - Search for any share in equity trading, click “buy” and the accounts you have will show up at the top of the purchase window. (You don’t need to make a purchase to see the account number).
Transfer the amount you want to trade shares for in to the trading account.
This is done in the same way as with any transfer between accounts.
Search for the name of the company you want to buy shares in. You'll find the search field at the top right inside the equity trading platform.
Click on the company name. Then “Buy”.
Fill in the number of shares you want (volume) at the price you are willing to give (Max price). Set an expiry date for your bid (valid another).
NB! Check that you have enough money in the trading account
If the stock exchange is open and someone in the market is willing to sell you the number of shares you want, at the price you want to pay, the purchase takes place immediately.
Once the purchase is made, you will be sent a receipt (closing document).
Eight instructional videos (with English subtitles)
Episode 1: Trading account
To buy and sell equities, you will need a trading account. Should you choose ASK or an ordinary equities trading account?
Episode 2: Share savings account
You can trade equities with a share savings account (ASK). We show click by click how to open an ASK account with VPS.
Episode 3: Ordinary account
To trade abroad or in unlisted shares you will need an ordinary equities trading account (separate from your ASK). We show you how to create such an account.
Episode 4: VPS account
We explain the difference between a trading account for buying and selling, and a VPS account for registering securities.
Episode 5: How to buy?
We show you click by click how to buy an equity in our equity trading service at dnb.no.
Episode 6: How to sell?
We show you click by click how to sell an equity in our equity trading service at dnb.no.
Episode 7: Foreign trading
To trade on foreign exchanges, you will need a dedicated separate account. We show you how to order such an account.
Episode 8: Change active order
If you have placed a buy or sell order that has not yet gone through, you can still change it. We show you how.
Episode 1: Trading account
To buy and sell equities, you will need a trading account. Should you choose ASK or an ordinary equities trading account?
Episode 2: Share savings account
You can trade equities with a share savings account (ASK). We show click by click how to open an ASK account with VPS.
Episode 3: Ordinary account
To trade abroad or in unlisted shares you will need an ordinary equities trading account (separate from your ASK). We show you how to create such an account.
Episode 4: VPS account
We explain the difference between a trading account for buying and selling, and a VPS account for registering securities.
Episode 5: How to buy?
We show you click by click how to buy an equity in our equity trading service at dnb.no.
Episode 6: How to sell?
We show you click by click how to sell an equity in our equity trading service at dnb.no.
Episode 7: Foreign trading
To trade on foreign exchanges, you will need a dedicated separate account. We show you how to order such an account.
Episode 8: Change active order
If you have placed a buy or sell order that has not yet gone through, you can still change it. We show you how.
How to get started trading shares
How can I become an equity trading customer?
If you have BankID, you can easily order Online Equity Trading here, either for trading privately or on behalf of a business.
Specific information for businesses
If you are trading on behalf of a business, you must first order a Legal Entity Identifier (an LEI number) in order to trade. You can read more about LEIs and order one here.
Does it cost anything to get access to the online equity trading solution?
It does not cost anything to set up the online equity trading solution, but you pay brokerage fees when you buy and sell shares.
What is a trading account?
A trading account is a bank account that is used to buy and sell securities. In banks, these are often called ‘Share Current Accounts’ in the account summary.
In DNB Markets, we use the term trading account, because it is used for buying and selling.
You must have money in your trading account in order to buy
For example, when you trade shares in the online bank or through Spare, payment for the bought securities will be drawn from the trading account, and when you sell, the settlement for the sold securities will also be paid into that account.
Before you enter an order in the online equity trading solution, you must ensure you have enough money available in your trading account..
You transfer your money as usual in the online bank.
Two types of trading accounts
When the share savings account was introduced, it was decided that the share savings account could be used as a trading account for equity trading
When you buy securities, you must therefore decide which trading account you want to use:
- Ordinary trading account (share current account), or
- equity trading account.
You can have both, but you do need to make sure that there is money in the account you choose to use. There are also some important differences between the two account types that you should be aware of before you choose.
Watch our short demo videos to help you make the right choice! (Only in Norwegian)
P.S.! A trading account is not a Norwegian Central Securities Depository account. Read about what a Norwegian Central Securities Depository account is under the question ‘What is a Norwegian Central Securities Depository account?’.
What is a VPS-account?
In simple terms, VPS is a Norwegian Central Securities Depository account. This is an account for storing securities, not money.
In addition to a VPS/Securities Depository account, you must have a trading account – a trading account is for money.
Everyone who wants to buy or own securities registered at the Norwegian Central Securities Depository must have a VPS-account.
If you become an online equity trading customer, you will automatically have a VPS-account opened. A VPS-account number contains 12 digits and always starts with the number 0. You will find a summary of your existing VPS-accounts on the Norwegian Central Securities Depository ’s website, VPS.
We provide more information on Norwegian Central Securities Depository accounts and show you how to open one in our equity trading demo videos (in Norwegian only)
If have you have any further questions about VPS-accounts, you can find several answers here.
Who can get access to the online equity trading solution?
Non-professionals with a Norwegian citizenship aged 18 years or over.
All companies with an organisation number.
Do you have any helpful information available for beginners?
Yes, you’ll find lots of good tips and advice for those new to investing here.
Every month we also put on free webinars for beginners. You can sign up to the Investment School here.
We have also produced a number of short instruction videos (in Norwegian only) where we take you through our equity trading solution step by step.
Is the online equity trading solution open 24 hours a day?
You can enter your orders 24 hours a day, but they will only be executed during the stock exchange’s opening hours.
For the Oslo Stock Exchange, this is Monday to Friday 09:00 to 16:25. The other stock exchanges where we offer trading have other opening hours.
How can I transfer money into my trading account?
You can transfer money into your trading account by clicking on the option ‘Transfer between accounts’, which you will find under the menu for Daily Banking and Loans on the online bank’s pages when you have logged in.
If the account is not displayed, go to ‘Own account settings’ under settings in the top right-hand corner of in the online bank to make it visible on the front page.
Is there a difference between an equity trading account and a share savings account?
An ordinary equity trading account, also called a ‘Share Current Account’ in the online bank, has no restrictions when it comes to which shares you can buy and sell. The account type can be used for all of the market places that we offer through our electronic trading platform, in contrast to a share savings account which is subject to other rules.
Check out our demo videos where we explain the differences in more detail! (in Norwegian only)
A share savings account is an account with tax benefits and certain trading restrictions. With a share savings account, you can buy, sell and swap shares and equity funds, without triggering tax. Tax is only triggered when you take the profits out of your share savings account. Read more about the different accounts here
However, you can only use a share savings account on regulated marketplaces such as the Oslo Stock Exchange, not on unregulated marketplaces such as Euronext Growth.
How do I open a VPS- account?
You automatically get a VPS-account (a Norwegian Central Securities Depository account) if you order the online equity trading service from us.
With BankID you can become a customer and get a VPS-account here.
If you have any further questions about VPS-accounts and Investor Services you will find the answers here.
It does not cost anything to set up the DNB online equity trading service, but you pay brokerage fees when you buy and sell shares.
A trading account is a bank account that is used to buy and sell securities. In banks, these are often called ‘Share Current Accounts’ in the account summary.
In DNB Markets, we use the term trading account, because it is used for buying and selling.
You must have money in your trading account in order to buy
For example, when you trade shares in the online bank or through Spare, payment for the bought securities will be drawn from the trading account, and when you sell, the settlement for the sold securities will also be paid into that account.
Before you enter an order in the online equity trading service, you must ensure you have enough money available in your trading account..
You transfer your money as usual in the online bank.
Two types of trading accounts
When the share savings account was introduced, it was decided that the share savings account could be used as a trading account for equity trading
When you buy securities, you must therefore decide which trading account you want to use:
- Ordinary trading account (share current account), or
- equity trading account.
You can have both, but you do need to make sure that there is money in the account you choose to use. There are also some important differences between the two account types that you should be aware of before you choose.
Watch our short demo videos to help you make the right choice! (Only in Norwegian)
P.S.! A trading account is not a VPS account. Read about what a VPS account is under the question ‘What is a VPS account?’.
In simple terms, a VPS account is an account for storing securities, not money.
In addition to a VPS account, you must have a trading account – a trading account is for money.
Everyone who wants to buy or own securities registered at Euronext Securities Oslo (VPS) must have a VPS account.
If you become an online equity trading customer, you will automatically have a VPS account opened. A VPS account number contains 12 digits and always starts with the number 0. You will find a summary of your existing VPS accounts on the Euronext Securities Oslo (VPS) website..
We provide more information on VPS accounts and show you how to open one in our equity trading demo videos (in Norwegian only)..
If have you have any further questions about VPS accounts, you can find several answers here.
Non-professionals aged 18 years or over.
All companies with an organisation number.
Yes, you’ll find lots of good tips and advice for those new to investing here..
Every month we also put on free webinars for beginners. You can sign up to the Investment School here.
We have also produced a number of short instruction videos (in Norwegian only) where we take you through our equity trading service step by step.
You can enter your orders 24 hours a day, but they will only be executed during the stock exchange’s opening hours.
For the Oslo Stock Exchange, this is Monday to Friday 09:00 to 16:25. The other stock exchanges where we offer trading have other opening hours.
You can transfer money into your trading account by clicking on the option ‘Transfer between accounts’, which you will find under the menu for Everyday banking and Loans on the online bank’s pages when you have logged in.
If the account is not displayed, go to ‘Own account settings’ under settings in the top right-hand corner of in the online bank to make it visible on the front page.
An ordinary equity trading account, also called a ‘Share Current Account’ in the online bank, has no restrictions when it comes to which shares you can buy and sell. The account type can be used for all of the market places that we offer through our electronic trading platform, in contrast to a share savings account which is subject to other rules.
Check out our demo videos where we explain the differences in more detail! (in Norwegian only)
A share savings account is an account with tax benefits and certain trading restrictions. With a share savings account, you can buy, sell and swap shares and equity funds, without triggering tax. Tax is only triggered when you take the profits out of your share savings account. You can read more about the differences here.
However, you can only use a share savings account on regulated marketplaces such as the Oslo Stock Exchange, not on unregulated marketplaces such as Euronext Growth.
You automatically get a VPS account if you order the online equity trading service from us.
With BankID you can become a customer and get a VPS account here.
If you have any further questions about VPS accounts and Investor Services you will find the answers here.
Do you want to buy shares in an issue?
On our IPO and issues page you can get an explanation on how to subscribe to an equity issue. We explain how you can buy both in an IPO or issue arranged by us and in issues arranged by others.
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Why is real time smart?
Levi is new to the stock market and wants to know why real-time prices are so important?
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Do you have further questions?
We have compiled the questions our advisors and brokers receive and formulated answers that we hope will make you more knowledgeable.
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