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 Stock with ShareBuilder (8 Steps)

Log in to the ShareBuilder website (sharebuilder.com). If you don't have a username, then you need to register. You'll need to provide your Social Security number because earnings have to be reported to the Internal Revenue Service. ShareBuilder also verifies that you aren't a professional trader.
Select the 'Trade' tab. Then click 'Trade Now.'
Select if you want to buy or sell stock. Enter the stock symbol or look it up using the 'Find Symbol' link if you don't know it. Enter how many shares of the stock you wish to purchase.
Select the type of trade you want to perform. You can select:
Market, which is a trade that happens now;
Limit, which happens once a trigger has been reached (which you enter); or
Stop-Loss, which happens once a stock drops below a certain price (which you enter).
Select your funding source. If you have already have money in your account, then you can leave it alone. If you want to add money, then click the 'Express Funding' radio button.
Click 'Next.' If you selected 'Express Funding,' you'll be prompted for your bank information like routing and account numbers.
Confirm the order and then wait for it to post. You can view your open orders by navigating to the 'Accounts' tab and clicking the 'View Orders' link.
Do your research before purchasing a stock. The tools are available on the website. If you have several thousand dollars in your account, you can trade with Margins, which means that you can borrow ShareBuilder's money to trade with at a low interest rate.

How to Remove a Stock Ford Radio (3 Steps)

Purchase a pair of DIN tools. These are simple wire tools that unlatch the radio from its mount. You can get these tools at many auto supply stores or purchase them online (see link in Resources).
Insert the DIN tools into the face of the factory radio. One DIN tool goes into each side of the face. Simply insert the pointed ends into the holes on the face of the radio. Insert the tools far enough until you detect a click.
Push the DIN tools slightly outward and then pull the radio toward you and out of the dash. Disconnect the plug and antenna connection on the back of the radio by pulling them out with a firm outward motion. Your factory radio has been removed.

How to Buy Caterpillar Direct Stock

Obtain and read Caterpillar's DSPP prospectus before you enroll. The prospectus presents complete details of the plan, including all fees, terms and conditions. You can request a copy of the prospectus and enrollment form by mail by calling (866) 353-7849 (for TTY 1-800-231-5469). However, you can view the prospectus and a plan summary on the BNY Mellon direct stock purchase plan website (link below). When the page comes up, click on InvestorDirect Search, enter 'Caterpillar' and follow the prompts. You can choose to view the Caterpillar plan materials (prospectus) or plan summary.
Decide how much you want to invest. You can start with as little as $250 by check or electronic debiting. However, this requirement is waived if you set up monthly automatic debits. You can enroll by mail or use the enrollment wizard to sign up online (on the same webpage described in Step 1).
Enroll by filling out the enrollment and authorization forms. You will need to provide your personal information, including your Social Security number and bank account information. For electronic funds transfers, you must complete an authorization form. There is a one-time $15 setup fee. Once you complete the online form or drop a paper form in the mail, you're on your way to becoming a Caterpillar shareholder.
Make additional investments with deposits of as little as $25 (there is a monthly maximum of $10,000). When you buy Caterpillar stock directly, there is a $1-per-purchase fee ($2.50 for paper checks) plus 3 cents per share (as of 2009).

How to Buy De Beers Stock (5 Steps)

Find the current price for LVMH stock, which trades on the Paris stock exchange in France. LVMH owns a 50 percent stake in De Beers. Use the link in Resources for a direct connection to the Euronext site.
Convert the quoted price into U.S. dollars to figure out the per share cost. Use the link in Resources for an online tool to help with the currency conversion.
Contact your established brokerage firm (by phone or online) and place a trade for symbol 'MC' on the Paris exchange. The Paris exchange is open weekdays until 11:30 a.m. eastern time.
If the Paris exchange is closed or if the broker requires it, place an overnight order that will trade the next day in Paris. Use the per share price to specify the price in Euros that is the maximum to be offered.
Wait 3 business days and the trade will settle. You now own LVMH stock and through it you have bought De Beers stock.