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# Selling & redeeming shares

This visual guide will walk you through selling and redeeming shares. 

## Selling Shares

1\) Go to the individual market page, locate the Buy/Sell Modal, and click the `Sell` tab.

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2\) Enter the number of shares you intend to sell or click `Max`. Review the metrics and click `Sell`. 

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3\) Review your trade, agree to our TOS and Privacy Policy, and click `Confirm`.

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4\) Your trade will process within 20 seconds. Be sure to tweet your trade!

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## Redeeming Shares

1\) Click `Portfolio` to view your individual positions.

![](/files/-MaFGRWxhVJOhZhJQ-QR)

2\) Scroll down to see your market positions. Once a market has resolved, the button will change from `Trade` to `Redeem`. Click `Redeem`. 

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3\) Click `Redeem Winnings`.

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4\) You have successfully redeemed your shares! Check out our other markets to maximize those returns!

## Related Articles

* I received an error when I submitted my trade. What do I do? 
* What is external slippage? 
* What is internal slippage and how is it affected by slippage protection? 
* What is an Automated Market Maker (AMM)?


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