Stock

Open an account with a discount online broker if you don't already have one. You can use a full-service broker or the company's tran...

Determine whether you wish to buy stocks through a stand-alone investment account or through your current financial institution. Some of the...

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...

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

Determine which company you want to purchase. You can purchase paper certificates from some companies for a substantial fee (usually around ...

Decide how to invest in or buy the shares of stock you are planning to give. The easiest and most financial efficient way to buy stocks for ...

Call your brokerage firm or log into your online brokerage account. Keep in mind that investing with a broker can be more expensive than per...