How do I Buy Stock in Disney?
If you've vacationed at any of the Disney theme parks and want to take a piece of them home, or simply think the company is well-run and want to participate in its profits, you can buy stock.. Shares can make an excellent gift for children because they can appreciate in value as they grow up, or they can help diversify your investments.
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Buy one share at a gift stock ownership website such as One Share, if you want to give shares to someone such as a child or want to display it in your home. Ownership grants you a paper share that you can order in a variety of mats, frames and engravings. While it makes a perfect visible commemoration, it can cost more than buying from a broker and may be harder to sell. However, the holder of the certificate does become part owner of the corporation with voting rights and participation in an investment that may increase in value.
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Buy directly from the Disney Company by participating in its Walt Disney Company Investment Plan. You can buy additional shares at any time or sell them through the plan. You require an initial investment of at least $250 or can authorize monthly purchases of at least $50 from a qualified bank account. Your stocks are granted in the form of certificates that you can keep or deposit with the Plan Administrator for safekeeping and convenience. The plan does charge a variety of fees such as for enrollment, delivery fee, sales, commissions and termination, which may make the purchase costly.
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Sign up for an account with a broker like Charles Schwab, Scott Trade or Etrade. This is the most time-consuming method because it requires setting up money transfers from an existing bank account or depositing an actual check. However, it saves money and time in the long run because you can trade Disney stock with a few mouse-clicks on a Web interface. You have access to company information that enables you to research the performance of the stock and can diversify your portfolio with investments in other stocks. It is also cheaper because all you pay for is the brokerage commission.
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