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How to Buy Centene Corporation (CNC) Stock

Compare 13 brokers offering CNC, check which offer overnight sessions, see options pricing, and compare fractional-share terms.

CNC
$69.82−$4.35 (−5.86%)
Day range
$69.26 – $74.11
52-week range
$31.63 – $78.08
Volume
4.22M
Market cap
$36.72B
Exchange
XNYS
Asset class
common
Optionable
Yes
24-hour trading
7 brokers — verify symbol
Fractional shares
10 brokers — verify symbol
Tokenized
Yes
Market cap tier
large

Where to buy CNC

13 brokers in our matrix offer CNC. Verify availability and current fees with each broker before trading.

BrokerCommissionFractionalExtendedOvernightOptionsOTC access
Charles Schwab (thinkorswim) logoCharles Schwab (thinkorswim)Review$0
Schwab Stock Slices, S&P 500 only, ≥ $5/slice, up to 30 at once
~1,130
$0.65Most (3/5)
E*TRADE (Morgan Stanley) logoE*TRADE (Morgan Stanley)Review$0 listed
~20
$0.65Most (4/5)
Fidelity logoFidelityReview$0
Stocks by the Slice, 7,000+ stocks/ETFs, from $1
$0.65Partial (2+0)
Firstrade logoFirstradeReview$0
~4,000+ tickers, ≥ $5
~1,200
$0Most (4/5)
Interactive Brokers logoInteractive BrokersReview$0 (Lite) / per-share (Pro)
~10,000
per-contract pricingFull
Merrill Edge logoMerrill EdgeReview$0
$0.65Most (3/5)
Moomoo logoMoomooReview$0
$0Limited only
Public.com logoPublic.comReview$0
rebate modelLimited only
Robinhood logoRobinhoodReview$0
≥ $1 stocks, market cap ≥ $25M
~1,134
$0None
SoFi Active Investing logoSoFi Active InvestingReview$0
$0Partial (1+2)
tastytrade logotastytradeReview$0 stocks
$1.00 open, $0 close (capped at $10 per leg)Limited only
TradeStation logoTradeStationReview$0 listed
$0.50 / $0.60Most (4/5)
Webull logoWebullReview$0
$0Limited only

24-Hour / Overnight trading

These brokers run an overnight session: Charles Schwab (thinkorswim), Interactive Brokers, Robinhood, E*TRADE (Morgan Stanley), Webull, Moomoo, Firstrade. Each publishes its own list of symbols admitted to that session, and those lists are typically limited to large-cap index members. We do not track them per symbol, so check whether CNCis on your broker’s list before planning an overnight order.

Overnight sessions route through ATSs, typically have wider spreads, accept limit orders only, and offer no guaranteed fills.

Tokenized & CFD/Perp equivalents

CNC has on-chain equivalents traded 24/7 internationally. Not available to US residents. Full breakdown of what you actually own →

  • Kraken xStocks
    Symbol CNCx · tokenized-1to1 · non-US / non-EEA

Synthetic exposure carries no shareholder rights, may be subject to leverage, and is geo-restricted. See full disclaimer.

About Centene Corporation

Centene is a managed care organization that focuses on government-sponsored healthcare plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and the individual exchanges. Centene served 20 million medical members as of December 2025, mostly in Medicaid (about 64% of membership), the individual exchanges (about 28%), and Medicare (about 5%). The company also provides Medicare Part D pharmaceutical plans.
Sector
HOSPITAL & MEDICAL SERVICE PLANS
Employees
61,100
Headquarters
ST LOUIS, MO
Listed
2001-12-13
Market cap
$36.72B

Frequently asked

Where can I buy Centene Corporation (CNC)?

CNC is offered by 13 brokers in our matrix, including Charles Schwab (thinkorswim), E*TRADE (Morgan Stanley), Fidelity, Firstrade, Interactive Brokers. Compare commissions, fractional eligibility, and overnight availability in the broker matrix above.

Can I buy CNC after hours or overnight?

Most brokers in the matrix support pre-market (4 AM–9:30 AM ET) and after-hours (4–8 PM ET) sessions. A true overnight session is offered by Charles Schwab (thinkorswim), Interactive Brokers, Robinhood, E*TRADE (Morgan Stanley), and others, but each admits only its own list of symbols — usually large-cap index members — so confirm CNC is eligible with your broker. Overnight sessions route through ATSs with wider spreads and limit orders only.

Does Robinhood offer CNC?

Yes. Robinhood offers CNC as a regular exchange-listed security.

Does Fidelity offer CNC?

Yes. Fidelity offers CNC as a regular exchange-listed security.

Does Webull offer CNC?

Yes. Webull offers CNC as a regular exchange-listed security.

Is CNC optionable?

Yes. CNC has listed options contracts. Per-contract pricing varies by broker — see the Options column in the matrix.

Is there a tokenized version of CNC?

Yes — CNC has tokenized or synthetic equivalents on Kraken xStocks. These are not available to US residents and carry their own risk profile, including leverage and no shareholder rights.

Can I buy a fractional share of CNC?

10 brokers in the matrix offer fractional shares, but each restricts the feature to its own symbol universe — Schwab to the S&P 500, Robinhood to stocks above a market-cap floor, Fidelity to a 7,000-name list. Check the Fractional column above for each broker's scope and minimum, then confirm CNC qualifies.

Related reading

Background on the trading features that apply to CNC.