# Trade StartEngine Shares on Marketplace

> StartEngine Marketplace is an alternative trading system regulated by the SEC and operated by StartEngine Primary LLC a broker dealer registered with the SEC 

Source: https://help.startengine.com/en_us/trade-startengine-shares-on-marketplace-H185T89Dgx

Last updated: 2025-08-02T00:42:56.653Z

You can now trade your StartEngine shares on our Marketplace starting August 1st through Friday, August 8th. Orders can be placed at anytime, but trading hours are 10am-12pm PST Monday through Friday.

To _**sell**_ StartEngine shares, you must have an open investment account and be a member of StartEngine’s Venture Club. [Click here](https://www.startengine.com/venture-club) to learn more and become a member. 

Here’s a guide on how to **start trading**: 

1.  Go [Here](https://marketplace.startengine.com/financial-security/e8655218-3a07-44b6-b06b-f0cd7e43ce35) to trade your StartEngine Shares and click on Sell on the right-hand side to sell your shares. 
    
2.  **To place a sell order**, type in the minimum share price you’ll accept and the number of shares you want to sell
    
3.  **To place a buy order**, click “BUY” in the order ticket on the right side. You can either select an existing sell order or create a custom buy order placing the highest price you’re willing to pay and the number of shares you’re looking to purchase.
    

**Important note for international investors:** At this time, international investors cannot sell their shares on the Marketplace. If you are an international investor, you will need to hold your shares until an exit event such as an acquisition or IPO.

\[[Start Trading](https://marketplace.startengine.com/)\]

To _**buy**_ StartEngine shares, you must have funds in your investment account. [Click here](https://help.startengine.com/how-do-i-deposit-and-withdraw-funds-rJZAOCfK) for a guide on how to deposit and withdraw funds from your investment account.

**You can only deposit funds to your account through an ACH transfer**, which can take several days to process.

To buy shares on Marketplace via Rapid Transactions, follow these steps:

1.  **Find a Sell Offer -** Browse recent “Offers to Sell” or explore over 6,000 companies using the search bar or tabs.
    
2.  **Accept -** You can accept to buy some or all of the shares listed in an offer; we’ll then confirm the transaction
    
3.  **Get Shares -** Once confirmed, the shares are transferred to you!
    

For more information on StartEngine Marketplace, please see our other articles below:

[**What is StartEngine Marketplace**](https://help.startengine.com/en_us/what-is-startengine-marketplace-rJAxCdAGt)

[**Who Can trade on StartEngine Marketplace**](https://help.startengine.com/en_us/who-can-trade-on-startengine-marketplace-SJgAOCGF)

**FAQ's**

**Will there be more opportunities to sell my shares in the future?**

There is no confirmed plan for a future trading window at this time. For any updates or announcements, follow the StartEngine campaign page!

  

**How Are Prices Determined in an Open Market?**  
The market operates on a bid-ask basis. A sale occurs when a buyer’s bid matches a seller’s ask, with no fixed or predetermined price.

**Can I cancel my trade offer myself?**

No, trade orders cannot be canceled through the portfolio. If you need to cancel a trade, let us know via our [**contact form**](https://help.startengine.com/contact/contact-us-ByDplTJXF)**.**

  

**What are the trading hours for Marketplace?**

Trading on the Marketplace is available on weekdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Pacific Time.

  

**I am an international investor, can I sell my shares on Marketplace?**

At this time, international investors cannot sell their shares on the Marketplace. If you are an international investor, you will need to hold your shares until an exit event such as an acquisition or IPO.

  

_Trading on StartEngine Secondary does not guarantee liquidity. These investments are speculative and illiquid, and there is no assurance an active market will exist during the trading window. See full disclosure below._

  

_\*StartEngine Secondary (“SE Secondary”) is our investor trading platform. SE Secondary is an SEC-registered Alternative Trading System (“ATS”) operated by StartEngine Primary, LLC (“SE Primary”) that matches orders for buyers and sellers of securities. It allows investors to trade shares purchased through Regulation A+, Regulation Crowdfunding, or Regulation D for companies who have engaged StartEngine Secure LLC as their transfer agent. The term “Rapid,” when used in relation to transactions on SE Marketplace, specifically refers to transactions that are facilitated on SE Secondary, This is because, unlike with trades on the StartEngine Bulletin Board (“SE BB”), trades on SE Secondary are executed the moment that they are matched._

  

_Even if a security is qualified to be displayed on SE Secondary, there is no guarantee an active trading market for the securities will ever develop, or if developed, be maintained. You should assume that you may not be able to liquidate your investment for some time or be able to pledge these shares as collateral._

  

_The availability of company information does not indicate that the company has endorsed, supports, or otherwise participates with StartEngine. It also does not constitute an endorsement, solicitation or recommendation by StartEngine. StartEngine does not (1) make any recommendations or otherwise advise on the merits or advisability of a particular investment or transaction, (2) assist in the determination of the fair value of any security or investment, or (3) provide legal, tax, or transactional advisory services._