Started in 1903, Ford was the first company to market the automobile to the masses with the famous Model-T. In its 100 year history, Ford has produced such iconic automobiles as the Ford Mustang, F-150, and more recently the popular SUV, the Ford Explorer. Though recently dropping to 3rd in overall sales after Toyota and General Motors, Ford is a proven American company with global reach that many expect to recover in time. This article will tell you how to become an investor in Ford buy buying Ford stock.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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How to Buy Ford Stock
- 1 Call your stock broker or sign-on to your own online brokerage such as Fidelity or E-trade.
- 2 If using a broker, simply ask to invest X amount in Ford. Your broker should advise on whether they think that is a reasonable investment or not.
- 3 If using your own online brokerage account, navigate to trade and then click on buy stock. Input the ticker symbol for Ford, "F." You should then be asked how many shares you want to buy or, alternatively, how much money you want to invest. Check the current market price on your preferred financial website to determine the amount per share.
- 4 Click on buy with a "market order" for the simplest kind of trade. A market order means that you will buy X amount of stock at the current market price when the trade executes. Note: A market order must be made while the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) is open and normal trade is taking place.
- 5 You should receive confirmation that you have bought X number of shares of Ford. Good luck on your investment.
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