How to Direct Buy Nike Stock (3 Steps)

Obtain and read the plan brochure carefully before you enroll in the Nike DSPP. This brochure discloses the full terms and conditions of the Nike DSPP, including current fees. It is available for download through Nike's transfer agent, ComputerShare (see link below) or you may request the brochure and enrollment form by mail by calling ComputerShare at (800) 756-8200.
Decide what investment method you want to use and how much you wish to invest. Your initial investment must be by check, but after that you can deposit money by check or through electronic debiting. The cost for electronic debiting is less. As of 2009 each transaction cost 3 cents per share plus $2 (electronic debit) or $5 (by check). The minimum initial investment is $500, but this may be paid in 10 $50 monthly installments through automatic debiting of your bank account.
Download and complete the enrollment form and send it to the address shown. You must provide your name, address and Social Security number. You also need to give your bank account information and fill out a debit authorization form to set up electronic transfer payments. Include a check for your initial investment plus $10 for the setup fee (this is a one-time charge). Make the check payable to ComputerShare. Drop the enrollment form in the mail and you are on your way to becoming a Nike stockholder.

How to Buy and Sell Stocks on Etrade (6 Steps)

Open an eTrade account. Provide your financial details, contact information and then choose a login name and password in order to access your trading options.
Deposit money into your portfolio. After finishing your account application, you will need to deposit funds to start investing. You can transfer money from a bank account or credit card with the eTrade Quick Transfer tool.
Receive advice from online eTrade advisors and stock charts. You can then directly access the stock you wish to buy from the Exchange Traded Fund Center from your trading menu by either performing a search or entering the stock symbol.
Decide on the number of shares that you wish to buy and enter that into the order menu. In order to complete the transaction, a $7.99 to $12.99 commission fee will be applied to your eTrade account as well as a 0.75 contract fee.
Go to the 'Trading and Portfolios' menu on eTrade in order to see a stock if you wish to sell on eTrade. Choose the 'Trade' option from the list of selections. You will then have to enter 'Sell' in order to signify the order type.
Type the number of shares that you wish to sell of the particular stock as well as the stock symbol. Select 'Market' when inquired for the price type of the stock you are selling. Save your changes in order to finish selling your eTrade stock.

How to Buy Google Stock Online (4 Steps)

Sign up with a stock broker if you have not done so already. It is recommended to review all of the terms and specifics of each company before choosing one. A few of the most popular brokers include Charles Schwab, E*Trade and TD Ameritrade. It may take a few days for your bank to clear your money deposit if you have just signed up with a broker.
Log into your online broker account. Type the symbol 'Goog' into the stock symbol search bar and press 'Enter.' The asking price, buyer rating, and current price trends of Google will now appear.
Click the button that says 'Trade' or whatever option your broker has to buy stocks. Click the radio button that says 'Buy' and enter in the number of shares that you want to buy. Select the radio button that says 'Market Order' and then click 'Review Order.'
Refresh the screen if you are not pleased with the current asking price and wait till it goes down in your favor. Click 'Confirm Order' when you want to buy the stock.

How to Build a NASCAR Stock Car (12 Steps)

Select an old car, of any make and model and break out all the glass in the vehicle except for the windshield. Remove the fuel tank and deposit it far away from the work site. Do not spend a great deal of money on this old car. The majority of it will be destroyed anyway.
Create the roll cage using round and square steel tubing. Make sure it is large enough.
Weld firewall and floor panels. Make sure these are done smoothly and correctly. These panels could mean the difference in life and death in the event of an accident.



Weld a flat sheet of metal to the car using NASCAR templates. Make sure the templates you use are of NASCAR origin and not a spin-off with improper measurements.
Sand the seams so the car is one piece and smooth. Jagged seams can be dangerous to the drivers and mechanics.
Prime, paint and add decals. Decals should include headlight decals, the car make decals (Chevy, Ford, Dodge), as well as sponsorship decals. The headlights and taillights should be covered with aluminum duct tape. The only glass in the car should be the windshield.



Remove all front bodywork, the radiator and engine/transmission unit. Place these away from the work site.
Build or purchase a 340 cubic inch V8 motor. It is usually more cost efficient to buy one of these motors and tune it to your specifications.
Ease the motor into the area left vacate by the removal of all the insides of the car. Depending on the space that is left over, you may have to weld on or take away some metal. You want the motor to fit snugly, but not too tight or loose.



Use a treadless tire with inner liner. These can be purchased at tire dealerships. It is not a good idea to buy used tires for this instance. You may experience a blowout or flat because they are not in the best of shape.
Make sure the tires you choose fit the chassis and not rubbing the fenders.
Inflate the tires with nitrogen instead of air in the tires to insure less moisture content.

How to Buy Common Stock

Open a brokerage account, either online (cheapest) or with a discount or full-service broker. Experienced traders can save money online while novices will probably benefit from the advice of a broker, at least for a while. Deposit funds in the account and wait for the money to clear. Although some firms have no account minimums, many will require at least an initial deposit of $1000 to $2500.
Pick the stock you want to buy and pay close attention to its price and the direction that it's trending in. If the price is falling quickly and you want to buy, then you can place a market order, which means that the pit specialist will give you the specified number of shares at the prevailing market price. But if the price is rising, you will be wise to set a limit on the price. For example, if the stock price is currently $47 and rising, then you might place a limit order at $50 per share so that you don't end up buying in at the top.
Get the trade you want by specifying 'All or None' or 'Fill or Kill' on your order. If the trader cannot get you your entire order at your specified price, then the trade will not go through. Fill or Kill orders have the same condition, but they must be done either immediately or not at all. AON orders can be left standing.
Regardless of whether you use a full-service broker or place your trades online, you must supply the same information. For example, if you buy 500 shares of a stock at $50 FOK, you would either simply tell your broker that over the phone or type that order into the computer system. Most online trading platforms would require you to enter in the numerical data, and then click on a choice specifying such things as AON or FOK.
Use the tools on your brokerage website to follow and chart the movements of your stock. Even most full-service brokers offer web tools and market research and commentary for their investors. If you cannot get hold of your broker when you need to place a trade, call the firm's trading desk and they will be able to help you.