It’s official. Computershare, one of the major transfer agents entrusted with printing and distributing stock certificates, is planning to add processing fees. Prices on all of their stock certificates are set to increase next quarter, which may be as early as June 1. Wondering what brands will be affected? Here’s the complete list:
It’s a lot of companies, but it’s just the beginning. Other transfer agents are likely to make similar announcements within the coming months.
We don’t have an official word on how much the fee might be, but based on Continental’s earlier announcement, it will likely mean at least $25 more for certificates from each of these companies.
If you’ve had your eye on a certain stock certificate, as that perfect gift or for your own collection, now’s the time to act. It’s especially urgent if the company’s part of the list above, but now that the floodgates are open, the next list may be issued without warning.
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Is there any possibility of getting a Budweiser stock?
Hi Sue! Sadly, Budweiser stock certificates were discontinued when the company was acquired by InBev (makers of Stella Artois) last summer. Unfortunately, the story’s an increasingly common one. If you’re looking for beer themes, you might want to check out Coors or Samuel Adams. Good luck!
Is this just computershare implementing the surcharge? Are other transfer agents following suit?
This is very unfortunate. Where, can I ask, did you get this information?
what are odds of buying just some mattes?
those are hard to find. odd shapes.
Hi Rich: Continental already implemented a similar fee last month. We have yet to hear any set dates from other transfer agents, but since the regulations limiting these fees were lifted last January, we expect this to be a growing trend. And, of course, this blog will be the best place to follow the story as it develops. Thanks!
Glenn, give our customer support folks a shout (cservice@oneshare.com) - I’m sure they’ll be able to help you out with matte requests.
Hi Anon: We work directly with transfer agents to process stock certificate orders. As mentioned in the post, Computershare hasn’t yet committed to an exact date, but they’re planning for sometime during the next fiscal quarter (as early as June 1). We’ll keep you updated as we learn more.
I can attest that paper stock certificates are getting harder and harder to get. It is not only the prices that have increased, some transfer agents are placing minimums on orders to discourage people like me from buying just one share. The majority of my stock certificates have come from OneShare. I am proud to say that I own all the companies listed with the exception of five, which I am still in the process of obtaining.
Not All sotck listed belong to Computershare
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Abbots Labs
Please list a corrected list
Mike: Thanks for your message. This is a list of all of the companies whose certificates we currently get through Computershare. While some companies may identify “First Chicago Trust”, “Equiserve”, or “Boston Equiserve” on their certificates, the companies are now merged and the certificates are all managed through Computershare. Hope this helps!
Companies that have publicly traded securities typically use transfer agents to keep track of the individuals & entities that own their stock & bonds. Most transfer agents are banks or trust companies (i.e. BNY Mellon, Computershare), but sometimes a company acts as its own transfer agent (i.e. Procter & Gamble, Walt Disney Company). See the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission website for details.
I would like to buy more than one(1) of the same stock for myself is there any way of doing this? Also I can’t find General Electric Stock on your list
Glenn, also contact me and I’ll help with your matt requests as well.
Any luck in companies picking up the tab? Some do for the reinventment fees if DRiP account, though most do not.
Ron, We specialize in stock certificates through single shares (which have gotten pretty difficult to get through any other means). If you want to make a larger investment, working with a broker may be your best bet. Of course, this would probably be without the certificate — so if you want something tangible, you can still get the single share through us to go with it!
Hey John — I’m not following the second part of your post. Could you help me out? Thanks!
I WAS WONDERING IF YOU ARE ALOUD TO PURCHASE MORE THAN ONE SHARE OF STOCKS FROM THE SAME COMPANY? CAN THESE BE PURCHASED FOR YOURSELF OR AS GIFTS ONLY.PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP LIKE NOW IF POSSIBLE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH
KAKELLY
SCORPIOKELLY1@YAHOO.COM
OneShare specializes in stock certificates one share of stock at a time. They’re popular as gifts, but people buy them for themselves frequently! Often people will get a framed certificate for a company they’ve worked for or a brand that they’re really passionate about.
If you’re looking for a larger investment, a brokerage may be a better bet (just keep in mind you can no longer get the certificate through a brokerage!).
I found a similar post on another blog and didn’t really understand it, but this post makes it clearer to me now. Thanks!