2007-01-03 07:43:39 · 13 answers · asked by pastr_pat 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
Sure - there's companies like OneShare that you can do that - as long as it's available.
2007-01-03 07:49:38 · answer #1 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely, there are several options and things have really changed over the past few years so it depends on what you are trying to achieve. If you are simply looking for an investment and don't care about getting the actual paper stock certificate, just open an account with a discount broker. It is kind of a hassle to open the account, fund the account then place the order etc. but probably makes sense.
If you are interested in quickly buying one share of stock as a gift, or as a collectible consider www.giveashare.com which specializes in selling single shares of stock. Not only does it take only two minutes to buy, in most cases, you get the actual, authentic paper stock certificate which you cannot get from brokers (or the broker charges the $500 disincentive fee). I say most cases because some companies like Disney, Intel, and Facebook do not offer paper certs.
The whole securities industry is moving toward electronic registration and eliminating paper stock certificates which adds collectible value to anyone who has a certificate - just ask the thousands who tried to get Disney stock certs before they went electronic in October 2013.
2014-02-01 14:20:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can buy one share of just about any stock through a brokerage service or discount broker. The problem lies in the commissions, which would greatly cut into your returns. Depending on the company, there may be a direct purchase program for their stocks that you would want to take advantage of. This would be your cheapest way of buying a single share.
2007-01-03 07:51:34 · answer #3 · answered by theeconomicsguy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure, why not? Just remember the cost to execute the buy is usually around $10 if you use an e-broker. In certain cases, you may have to buy one share. For example, I think Berkshire-Hathaway costs around $100,000 a share. If you have that kind money, you can invest in Warren Buffet's firm.
2007-01-03 07:53:59 · answer #4 · answered by InvisibleWar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy one share. The cost to do that will be at least as much as it would cost to buy 100 shares. Use a discount broker online for the lowest cost.
2007-01-03 07:54:35 · answer #5 · answered by united9198 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-01 03:50:28 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you can buy any amount of any type of stock you want as long as you have two things, the money to pay for it and a broker to buy you the stock.
2007-01-03 07:51:44 · answer #7 · answered by Economics Guy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can, but it may not be worth it if it is a really cheap stock after you pay your broker transaction fee.
2007-01-03 08:25:54 · answer #8 · answered by A T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can buy any number of any available stock.
2007-01-03 07:51:01 · answer #9 · answered by lover_of_paints_&_quarter_horses 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-01-03 20:14:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋