Buying Stocks Without a Broker/Commission-Free Investing Through Company Dividend Reinvestment Plans
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| Rating | : | 4.13 (879 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0070099529 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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Robert Ridder said old, outdated, not worth the read. Basically lists a bunch of DRIP programs. DRIPs arent really worth it in my opinion. Most of the programs seem to have too many fees attached to them. Save your money and research DRIPs online instead of this book. You'll probably get more updated info too.. "Helpful, But in Need of Updating" according to James Sadler. I first purchased this book years ago, and I have to admit at the time it was a revelation. I was trying to buy stocks and usually failed to do so simply because I did not want to pay broker fees and I was rarely in a position to buy 100 shares at a time (if you bought less, the stock price and the broker fee both usually went up). Back then, the book was a great aid. I still own a stock list in the book that I purchased thanks to this book.But in many ways, this book has lost a lot of relevance. Now one can go online and purchase stocks in any amount with fees of as little as $Helpful, But in Need of Updating I first purchased this book years ago, and I have to admit at the time it was a revelation. I was trying to buy stocks and usually failed to do so simply because I did not want to pay broker fees and I was rarely in a position to buy 100 shares at a time (if you bought less, the stock price and the broker fee both usually went up). Back then, the book was a great aid. I still own a stock list in the book that I purchased thanks to this book.But in many ways, this book has lost a lot of relevance. Now one can go online and purchase stocks in any amount with fees of as little as $3.00. And the fact that the bo. .00. And the fact that the bo. Helpful for the novice investor A Customer This book was written before the likes of Ameritrade and E-Trade came along, and therefore is rather dated. The fees associated with most plans today and their minimum investments make DRIPs less attractive today then they were five years ago. However, for those who want to buy stock in companies and hold for ten or 20 years, they are worthwhile. Carlson writes in easy-to-understand language that a person not well-versed in Wall Street can grasp. Plenty of information on the company's listed along with telephone numbers and websites. Different kinds of portfloios are profiled so the investor can see what the
This second edition of a classic do-it-yourself guide advocates commission-free purchasing. -- Midwest Book Review. An expanded directory listing, pro and con ratings of all dividend reinvestment plans on the market, and new corporate profiles are just part of the expanded and enhanced information to be found in this heavily-revised guide
DRIPs (dividend reinvestment plans) offer a safe, proven alternative to purchasing stocks through a broker, thereby saving investors steep brokerage fees. Also includes a directory listing over 900 DRIPs--with addresses, phone numbers, stock symbols, eligibility requirements, and more.. This unrivaled resource provides powerful investment strategies using DRIPs that help readers choose the plan that best suits their financial objectives