Stock

Record the periodic cost allocation of the stock option. The periodic cost is the value of the stock options divided by the number of servic...

Review your current checking, savings and other bank accounts. Compare this to outstanding debt that you owe and determine the amount of mon...

Learn the mechanics of how to trade stock futures. Stock futures are traded as standardized contracts of 100 shares. They are issued for a s...

Open a brokerage account that will allow you to trade futures, options and stocks (see Resources below for suggestions). Buy an options or f...

Select an online stock broker. It is important to compare stock commissions, other fees and the services the broker provides through their w...

Find an online trading company. There are many online trading companies that allow you to set up and trade stocks online. You may be familia...

Choose the stock you'd like to buy. Whether you want to buy a big money stock or just one that fits well with the recipient's person...

Find out if a company you are interested in offers a direct stock purchase plan. Companies offering DSPPs feature them in the Investor Relat...

Download copies of the Exxon Mobile DSPP brochure and enrollment form from ComputerShare.com. You may also request copies by calling Compute...

Select an online brokerage company. There are many online stock brokers to choose from (three of the biggest are included in the links below...