DRIP
Adding Exxon Mobil to My DSPP List
I am still expanding my stock investments, this time through the DSPP program at ComputerShare.
Yesterday, I added Exxon Mobil (XOM) to my regular purchase list with a monthly purchase of $100 of the stock. The reason that I want to buy it through a DSPP program rather making a one-time purchase like I did with [...]
Buy Stocks Directly at ComputerShare: The Complete Process
I bought my first share of Bank of America (BAC) through ComputerShare back in November 2006. Since then I have been making regular monthly purchase and consider it as a good alternative to buying stocks through a broker with a fixed commission.
If you’re also considering investing with ComputerShare, but haven’t started the process yet, then [...]
Adding P&G to My Regular Investment List and Getting Shares of Philip Morris International
In December 2006, I bought my first share of Procter & Gamble (PG) through their Shareholder Investment Program (SIP), which is a direct investment program, as part of my effort to build a portfolio that generates passive income (other stocks I own in this category include Bank of America, Progress Energy, Altria, etc.). However, in [...]
Procter & Gamble DRIP Program Updates
Last December I bought some P&G shares through their direct stock purchase program as part of my income-generating portfolio. After comparing what the company charges for direct investment against commissions at ShareBuilder, I decided to go with the company instead of using ShareBuilder. Though the cost of each trade is quite low when buying a [...]
Is DRIP still Worth the Effort?
First of all, what is DRIP? According to Wikipedia, a DRIP (dividend reinvestment program or dividend reinvestment plan) is
an equity investment option offered directly from the underlying company. The investor does not receive quarterly dividends directly as cash. Instead the investor’s dividends are directly reinvested in the underlying equity. This allows the investment return from [...]
Where to Buy DRIP Stocks
I am a fan of dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP), though I didn’t start participating till late last year. Currently, I have several stocks purchased through DRIP programs: Bank of America (BAC), Progress Energy (PGN), and Procter & Gamble (PG). The first two are from ComputerShare while the last one is from the company directly.
The main [...]
P&G Shares Purchased
Early last month, I sent the account application form together with a $500 check to P&G to invest in their stocks. The confirmation mail arrived yesterday, saying the initial purchase was made on December 1st. This part of my recent DRIP investments in dividend-paying stocks. So far I have bought three stocks: Bank of America [...]
Bank of America Shares Purchased via DRIP
Since I found out that I can directly purchase stocks from issuing companies (not all listed but still quite a large selection) last month, I didn’t waste too much time before getting into action. After going through DRIP stocks offered at Computershare and some research, I opened accounts with Computershare (ComputerShare reviews) to buy shares [...]
Buy Stocks Directly from Companies? Absolutely!
I have always wanted to buy stocks from companies directly instead of going through a middle-man and paying anywhere from $4 to $7 per trade. However, I never knew where to go and how to start. So the plan has been put off and I really didn’t actively pursue the idea. Then last night, I [...]
