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When investments such as stocks, bonds, etc. are purchased or sold, there are two important dates - the trade date, and the settlement date. The trade date is the day on which the transaction occurs, and the settlement date is the day on which payment is made, and possession transfers from the seller to the buyer.

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.

Clients are given 3 days to pay for the trade, or deliver securities to close short positions. Trading errors and misunderstandings are a significant part of the business. Three-day settlement allows time to make corrections.

The first is the trade date, which marks the day an investor places the buy order in the market or on an exchange. The second is the settlement date, which marks the date and time the legal transfer of shares is actually executed between the buyer and seller.

A transaction date represents the date on which a transaction occurs whereas the settlement date is the day on which the transaction is finalised, that is, the ownership of the security is transferred to the buyer.

If you purchase a security, the settlement date is the day you must pay for your purchase. If you sell a security, it is the date you will receive money for the sale. The settlement date is different for different types of securities, but it typically occurs within three business days of the transaction or trade date.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has specific rules concerning how long it takes for the sale of stock to become official and the funds made available. The current rules call for a three-day settlement, which means it will take at least three days from the time you sell stock until the money is available.