Stock Shares

Buying shares directly from the company instead of through a broker is a common practice. So common, in fact, that there are financial products called direct purchase plans (DPPs) and a dividend reinvestment plans (DRIPs). Both represent an opportunity for an investor to buy stock directly from the company without going through an... more »

Laying awake nights thinking about what the market is doing to your net worth? Wondering if you're going to have to work for another 5 years to recoup your losses? This article shows you what you can do in the interim to shore up your finances. more »

When purchasing stocks periodically throughout your career through an employer stock purchase plan (ESPP), calculating cost basis can get a little confusing. Stock purchase prices fluctuate with each purchase, so if you purchase stocks weekly through your employer for several years, you have many prices and quantities to track.... more »

When a company needs to raise capital to cover expenses or fund expansion, sometimes it issues stock or bonds to meet its needs. Another possibility is to sell warrants to investors willing to bet on the future success of the company and the appreciation of its share price. Because of their nature, issuance of warrants is relatively... more »

If you're contemplating investing in a stock, you want to explore all the reasons of why to invest or why to pass and move on to your next stock target. That means doing your due diligence and leaving no stone unturned. Not to be left out of your research is finding out if Institutions are putting their money where you're thinking of... more »