If I were to invest with a company like e-trade, would I be able to obtain a stock certificate? thanks
2006-10-25 12:15:45 · 7 answers · asked by happpykenny 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Investing
you could get one but there is a charge for it.
In e-trades case its $40 (found here https://us.etrade.com/e/t/estation/pricing?id=1206010000 on special requests fees)
The stock certificate is just that a certificate that you own that particular stock good for framing and what not but to buy it and get a certificate on it really isn't necessary in today's internet exchange world. In fact a lot of companies are now doing away with certificates because of the way exchanges operate now.
There are some places where you can get a "collectible" stock certificate just do a stock certificate search for it.
2006-10-25 12:27:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the company still issues certificates (most do), your broker's stock department should be able to request a certificate through the transfer agent for a fee. The $40 quote mentioned before is a little high, I know at my broker they can be issued for $15. It can take anywhere from 5 days to a month to receive it. The transfer agents tend to get busy toward the holidays with these types of requests.
If you're not buying this as a gift, then don't bother getting the certificate. Paper certificates can be a real pain in the neck, particularly if it gets lost, destroyed or stolen. You have to pay a surety bond to the transfer agent to receive a new certificate, and that is usually 3% of the market value of the stock.
2006-10-25 13:58:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you may obtain the paper stock certificate if the firm in which you own shares still issue such. There are a number of firms that do not issue stock certificates in the artistic engraved manner. In fact, there are folks whom collect such. These collectors desire the rare and often defunct company certificates.
2006-10-25 12:27:13 · answer #3 · answered by david42 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy Stock
2006-10-25 12:28:43 · answer #4 · answered by benndeb8 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the uk if you buy through teh CREST system then you get a share certificate or if you buy through a stockbroker
however these days its more cheaper and eaiser to buy from a nominee account and you dont get the certificate this way
2006-10-25 13:36:28 · answer #5 · answered by Armored Statue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stock broker
Maybe email the company about it
2006-10-25 12:22:51 · answer #6 · answered by K 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call PG&E and ask for investor relations. They will let you know who the registrar is and should be able to give you enough information to get a replacement. You may have to post a surety bond. Oops, my error, it is the transfer agent. I know better too, thanks for correcting that.
2016-05-22 13:58:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋