For most stock trades, settlement occurs two business days after the day the order executes, or T+2 (trade date plus two days). For example, if you were to execute an order on Monday, it would typically settle on Wednesday. For some products, such as mutual funds, settlement occurs on a different timeline.

What is a settlement day?

The settlement date is the date when a trade is final, and the buyer must make payment to the seller while the seller delivers the assets to the buyer. The settlement date for stocks and bonds is usually two business days after the execution date (T+2).

How do I find out my settlement date?

Generally, for bonds and stocks, the settlement date is two working days from the date of execution (T+2). It is (T+1) in the case of government securities and options. When it comes to spot foreign exchange, the settlement date is two business days post the date of the transaction.