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May 30, 2017, 11:15:32 AM
Where should I buy stocks? Should I buy them at a bank or a stock broker? Can I buy them straight off other investors?
Where to buy stocks?
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- BenutzernameMoneyguru von moneyland.ch
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June 1, 2017, 5:40:08 PM
Hi there,
The easiest way to buy stocks is through a licensed stock broker. Online stock brokers are typically more affordable than conventional stock brokers. Brokers connect you as a buyer with a willing seller and handle the adminsitrative work involved in the transaction.
You will have to pay brokerage fees and other costs when you buy stocks through a broker. You can compare online brokers using the interactive online broker comparison on moneyland.ch.
It is sometimes possible to buy stocks directly from a company (through a direct stock purchase program or a transfer agent, for example), but only a few major companies let you do this and normally only sell newly issued stock directly.
Best regards from Moneyguru
