When will my order be executed?

Betterment will provide an estimate of when your order will be processed before you submit an order.

After you submit a trade, Betterment processes it during the next trading window. This structure helps us aggregate client orders when appropriate, potentially accessing better pricing and improved execution quality (such as by reaching round lots). For more information about Betterment’s managed execution, please review our whitepaper.

In rare cases, trading may be paused in response to market instability, for internal risk controls, or operational reasons. In those instances, we aim to resume trading promptly and maintain transparency around timing.