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Ben19999 | Is it a bad idea to buy one share of a company? |
I bought a lot of stocks back in July when things were relatively cheap, but of course things have plummeted since then. There are so many good values now and I'd love to own a couple of stocks like BAC @ $6 and some of the other beaten down giants. Right now I can only afford about one of each and I go through Etrade which charges $10 a trade. I do not want to do sharebuilder, because to me that's such a rip off. Is it a bad idea to buy one share and set up DRIP and just let it sit for a couple of years? If its one share it will take forever for it to be profitable and be worth the $10 I had to pay to get it through etrade. |
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Well, if you are planning on using DRIP to expand your stake in the company, you might want to look elsewhere than BAC. The dividends have been slashed to $.01 from $.32. So at one share, you will accumulate another share in 650+ quarters at the current rate. I don't think you will be sticking around in abot 160 years or so.
Buying one share of a company is not always bad, but you have to consider the % gain you will need versus your cost of administration. If you buy one share of Google @325, you cost to buy and sell is approximately $20 for most online brokers. Which means you need to gain about 6.1% just to break even from the transaction.
I believe there are some companies that you can set up an account to buy one share every month or so directly from the company and each purchase does not cost you anything. There may be some fees upfront depending on the company.
I think Disney (DIS) used to be or still is a company that offers that.
Buying one share of a company is usually symbolic. Some people buy it for someone as a gift to encourage investing. There's nothing wrong with this.
Usually when you invest you want to calculate the costs associated with the investment and how much you will need to gain in order to just break even. |
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Riaz
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there is no sense in buying 1 share...sometimes the commission alone may cost more than the share. |
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src50
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Buying single shares is does not make sense. The brokerage fees eat you up. If that's all you can afford, you shouldn't be investing in stocks at all. |
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brad
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I wouldn't go into banks just yet. can only afford one share a week? Don't do it. The commissions will eat you up. Unless your buying a share of google. Don't buy a share at a time for something that cheap. it would be better to just stay out of the market. |
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Serious M
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if you are serious to invest, please search HSFX Asset Management in google search engine and start making consistent return monthly. |
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theymademedoit
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Well i`ve heard alot of people say that the market isnt at it`s lowest yet.
Generally(From my experience) i spread my bets a bit.It may not seem a good idea at the time,but i`ve had my fingers burnt before by buying into 1 company,or sector.
I spread now ,choose a company i like from each sector and invest.
Financial,Tech,commodities like that.
Another alternative that can be good is buy a fund,and let some one else take the stress for you.
Personally (if i had enough free money right now)I`d go for a China Fund.I fancy their turndown to be not so bad,and be out before America.I really feel there's going to be big profits to bank from a fund that deals with Chinese companies.Do some research though see what you think.It`s just personal opinion. |
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Robert M
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good, bad, or otherwise it is just nonsense. |
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