My Mom had a house fire that destroyed her records. How can I find historical records of stock prices without having to pay a broker an arm and a leg? I enjoy research. I just don't know where to start.
2007-04-07 16:23:05 · 11 answers · asked by ssm 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Investing
As suggested I tried Yahoo Finance but I have been unable to find any listings for Scientific Atlanta Inc (I did learn they were taken over by Cisco)anywhere. They recalled and paid Mom for all of her stock in 2006. A monster tax bite if we can't get the actual cost basis. Mom and Dad purchased Scientific Atlanta Inc on 4/8/82. Dad passed away on 7/31/1990 so I need the quote for date of death also. mom purchased additional shares on 3/27/00, 10/15/91, 12/2/92, and 9/8/94. Luckily I put some information in my computer but I don't have cost information. If you find the information please tell me how because I can't find anything. I need to learn how and where to find the information - Mom is 90 and has lots of stock that is very old. Thanks everyone.
2007-04-10 16:31:49 · update #1
The main date I'm lookin for - Scientific Atlanta (SFA) is July 31, 1990. 'Baked' I tried the link but the whole thing didn't print on my computer so I'm still stuck. I'm in CT for some major medical problems that have worn me down so I keep falling asleep on my computer. I'm on my way to the doctor again. I'll try again this evening. Thank you every one.
2007-04-13 00:18:09 · update #2
Hey - I gave an updated answer to your question.
Here's where your stock price is for SA
actually, this is the direct link:
http://www.scientificatlanta.com/investo...
How I found this: I Googled "Scientific Atlanta historical stock prices" and came up with this.
2007-04-12 01:16:11 · answer #1 · answered by Baked n Blended 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-23 22:23:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd normally answer Yahoo!Finance as I've found it very useful for most quotes for companies that were still under the same name at the time you were looking, but you have a different issue.
For your prices, just go to the local library and look at back issues of the newspaper. Ideally you'd look in the Wall St journal the day after the dates you're looking for, however, most newspapers carried stock quotes as well. You might also get lucky just calling the reference librarian who might look the price up for you too. ;-) (but as you said, you enjoy research, so you should probably do it yourself) Just check to see how far back the library you're visiting has microfiche.
I remember Scientific Atlanta as that was a stock I traded many, many years ago. (Thanks for the memories).
Hope that helps!
2007-04-12 05:05:14 · answer #3 · answered by Yada Yada Yada 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone know what the stock quote of telesphere communications was in 1990 and 1991
2015-03-24 08:19:33 · answer #4 · answered by Helen Tsiftilis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I often have to look up historical prices for stocks, I use yahoo finance, there is a link to historical prices....works great!
2007-04-07 16:26:11 · answer #5 · answered by WitchTwo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As others have said, there are online sources, such as finance.yahoo.com that you can use. Just be careful as to whether you need split-adjusted prices or not. By default, most sources will be split-adjusted.
Also, if you list the stock, folks here will look it up for you, I am sure.
Good luck, and sorry to hear about the house!
2007-04-07 18:30:08 · answer #6 · answered by Global_Investor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TD Ameritrade and Yahoo both give historical quotes.
If you post the name of the company here (and even better, the stock symbol), I can find it with my Ameritrade account.
Others here have other sources, so you have a good chance of catching one of us.
It's helpful if you give us the exact day that you purchased it.
2007-04-07 16:27:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have been browsing the internet more than 4 hours today searching for answers to the same question, but I haven't found a more interesting debate like this. It's pretty worth enough for me.
2016-08-23 23:03:58 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An accurate or specific or full name of the company or ticker symbol is required. Proper spelling really does help, as does proper grammar and complete sentences and maybe even an explanation, like what they do.
2016-05-19 22:31:30 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to Yahoo finance and you can search historical prices.
2007-04-07 16:25:53 · answer #10 · answered by fade_this_rally 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋