On Thndr, you can place buy and sell orders using a range of order settings to give you full control over your trades. You can choose how your order is executed (order type) and how long it stays active (expiry option) to control the speed or the price of your execution.
After submitting your order on the app, it is sent to the market and will execute once a matching price becomes available. This guide shows you the practical steps to buy and sell stock positions.
How to Buy Stocks ?
Steps
Open the Thndr app and tap Explore
Find a stock using one of the following methods:
Use the search bar at the top to enter a stock name or ticker directly
Tap Stocks to browse all available securities in alphabetical order
See Thndr’s Lists to discover stocks grouped by themes (e.g. Sharia, Dividend Players)
Scroll down to view Top Gainers and other market highlights
Select the stock
Tap Buy
Select your Order Type (Market, Limit, Advanced Limit)
Enter cash amount or number of units
Tap Continue
Check the Order Review summary including estimated cost and expected fees
Tap Submit Order
What happens after you submit a buy order on a stock:
Market Buy: The app holds the required cash amount for your buy order, along with an additional 10% buffer to account for price movements until execution.
Limit Buy: The app holds the full order value from your available balance to ensure the trade can execute when your price is matched
Portfolio Update: Once fulfilled, shares immediately appear in your portfolio
💡 Tip: Explore the Orders and Execution section in the Help Center to learn more about order types, lifecycles and how your orders are priced, executed and completed. |
How to Sell Stocks ?
Steps
Open the Thndr app and tap Home
Select the stock you wish to sell
Tap Sell
Select your Order Type (Market, Limit, Advanced Limit)
Enter cash amount or number of units
Check the Order Review summary including estimated proceeds and expected fees
Tap Continue
On the Order Review page check your order details including price, quantity, estimated proceeds, and fees
Tap Submit Order
What happens after you submit a sell order on a stock:
Execution: Your shares are matched with a buyer at the best market price or your limit price.
Buying Power: Your wallet balance updates instantly so you can trade again
Withdrawal: While you can reinvest immediately, cash from sales is typically available for withdrawal two working days after the trade date (T+2)
⚡Unlock: Instant Settlement (Egypt Market only)
Need your funds sooner? You can unlock instant settlement to access your cash before the standard T+2 timeline. |
How to Modify or Cancel a Stock Order?
You can modify or cancel a stock order as long as it is still in a Pending status.
Method 1: Via the Orders Tab
Steps
Open the Thndr app and tap Home
Tap Orders
Select the pending order you want to manage
Tap modify to change the price/quantity or Cancel order
Confirm your changes
Method 2: Via the Stock Display Page
Navigate to the specific stock's page.
Tap Orders located on that page to see your history for that specific asset.
Select the pending order from the list.
Tap Modify to change price/quantity or Cancel Order.
Confirm your changes.
Market orders placed during active sessions often execute instantly, leaving no window for modification or cancellation.
If you cancel an order outside market hours, the request is queued and only takes effect when the market opens.
What happens when I cancel or modify an order outside market hours?
Cancellations and modifications submitted outside market hours are queued — they're not processed immediately. The request is sent to the market only when the next trading session opens, and the order stays in a Pending Cancellation or Pending Replacement status in the meantime
What this means for you:
Your buying power (for buy orders) or your shares (for sell orders) remain blocked while the cancellation is pending
The funds or shares are released back to your account only once the market opens and the cancellation is confirmed
⚠️ Important: Modifying an order resets its time priority. When you modify an order, it is treated as a new order and moves to the back of the queue — which may affect how quickly it gets executed. |
Track Your Orders
After placing an order, You can follow the progress of your order directly from the Order History page in the app:
Steps
Go to Home
Next to “My Investments”, tap Orders
You will be taken to the Order History page
Orders are organized into four tabs:
All — shows every order along with its current status
Completed — shows orders that have been fully or partially executed (Fulfilled or Partially Filled)
Pending — shows orders that are still in progress (Pending Submit or Pending)
Cancelled — shows orders that were cancelled or not accepted (Cancelled or Rejected
FAQs
Do stock orders execute outside market hours?
Orders can be placed at any time through the app. If submitted outside trading hours, they are queued and sent to the market once it opens. Execution only happens during active market sessions.
What happens to my order during weekends or holidays?
Orders placed during non-working days remain queued. They are processed when the market reopens on the next working day.
Why is my order still pending?
Orders may remain pending depending on:
Your selected price (for Limit Orders)
Market activity and liquidity
Trading session status (open or closed)
Pending does not indicate a problem—it reflects that execution conditions have not yet been met.
Why was my order rejected?
Orders may be rejected due to:
Insufficient funds or shares
Price limits or invalid order parameters
Market restrictions or trading halts
Account or compliance issues
See how to check the order details for the specific rejection reason here.
Why hasn’t my order been executed yet?
Your order may be pending or failed due to one of the following reasons:
Price Requirements: For Limit Orders, the market price hasn't reached your specified target yet.
Market Hours: You placed your order while the market was closed or during a public holiday. It will process once the market reopens.
Low Liquidity: There aren't enough buyers or sellers at your price point to complete the trade.
Trading Halts: The specific stock may be suspended or has hit its daily price limit.
Account Issues: You may have insufficient funds (for buys), a lack of available shares (for sells), or your account setup is incomplete.
If you think your order is affected by any of the above, see Why Didn’t My Order Execute for detailed troubleshooting steps.
Can I cancel a market order after placing it?
Cancellation is possible only if the order is still in Pending status. Once an order is executed (Fulfilled), it can no longer be modified or cancelled.
What’s the difference between a market order and a limit order?
A market order executes immediately at the best price in the market. A limit order only executes at your selected price or better. For a deeper dive, see A Guide to Order Types on Thndr
Why is some of my money on hold after placing a buy order?
When you place a buy order, the app reserves the required cash to complete the trade. For Market Orders, an additional buffer of 10% is temporarily held to account for price movements. Any unused amount is released back to your available balance after execution.
When can I sell shares I just bought?
You can sell shares as soon as they are available in your portfolio. In Egypt, selling on the same day requires placement of an advanced order limit type
When can I withdraw money after selling?
After selling, your funds are available for investing immediately, but can only be withdrawn as cash after settlement is complete (T+2).