How to Buy Stock in FedEx
FedEx is a shipping corporation headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. The company offers e-commerce, transportation and business services throughout the world. FedEx stock is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol FDX. Individuals who want to buy stock in FedEx can do so with any broker. Online brokers allow individuals with a computer and Internet access to buy stocks from the comfort of home. In fact, anyone can buy stock in FedEx in real time using an online broker.
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Things You'll Need
- Online broker account
- Savings or checking account
- Computer with Internet access
Instructions
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Sign up for an online broker account if you do not already have one. Discount brokers include Zecco, TradeKing and Sharebuilder.
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Attach a checking or savings account to your online broker account by entering in the routing and account numbers of the checking or savings account.
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Wait for two deposits to appear in the savings or checking account from the online broker. Verify the amounts in your online broker account.
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Go to the "Trade" page of the online broker account. Select "Buy" as your transaction action.
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Enter in FDX under "symbol" and enter the quantity of FedEx shares you want to purchase. Select "Market" to buy the stock at current market price.
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Confirm the stock purchase details and wait for email confirmation of the stock buy.
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Tips & Warnings
Stock market trading hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m weekdays Eastern time, except for federal holidays.
Brokers charge a fee to buy stock, such as $4.95 per trade at Zecco.
