How to Buy Stock in Microsoft
Love them or hate them, almost everyone who uses a computer works with Microsoft products like Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office. Founded by Bill Gates in the mid 1970s, Microsoft quickly became the world software leader in computer operating systems and business software suites. Though recently Microsoft has come under pressure from alternatives like Apple, Linux, and Google web-based applications, the Washington-based software giant is not likely to give up without a fight. This article will tell you how to become an investor in Microsoft by buying Microsoft Stock.
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How to Buy Stock in Microsoft
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Call your stock broker or sign-on to your own online brokerage such as Fidelity or E-trade.
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If using a broker, simply ask to invest X amount in Microsoft. Your broker should advise on whether they think that is a reasonable investment or not.
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If using your own online brokerage account, navigate to trade and then click on buy stock. Input the ticker symbol for Microsoft, "MSFT." You should then be asked how many shares you want to buy or, alternatively, how much money you want to invest. Check the current market price on your preferred financial website to determine the amount per share.
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Click on buy with a "market order" for the simplest kind of trade. A market order means that you will buy X amount of stock at the current market price when the trade executes. Note: A market order for Microsoft must be made while the NASDAQ is open and normal trade is taking place.
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You should receive confirmation that you have bought X number of shares of Microsoft. Good luck on your investment.
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Tips & Warnings
Investing in individual companies can be risky. It is important that you do your research to determine if you think Microsoft is a good investment. If you are new to investing overall, it is important to learn as much as you can about how markets and investments work.
The most important rule of investing is to never invest more than you can afford to lose.
