How can I buy a single share of stock?

Question

I want to buy a share of apple stock (AAPL) but I can't afford more than one share. Is there any way to do this online?

Answer 1

I second what was already said, good idea and good choice of stock, but you really need more than one share to make it worth your while, try 1000 bucks.

Answer 2

don't waste your money. start out with at least $1000.  Preferrably $50,000

Answer 3

open up a stocktrade account.  It will cost you $7.  this stock has such large swings you wont get hurt as bad as what you are hearing for the $7.  if you are looking for an entry,  go to stockcharts.com, type in AAPL. then overlay bolinger bands, and 50 day moving average.  Look for a buy when the stock is just touching the 50 day and set your sell at a 2-3% stop.  Then you could own the stock but not risk too much money.

Answer 4

Yes, but that is a terrible idea.

You will have to pay a fee (probably $10) which will eat up your profits.  

Buy mutual funds, not individual stocks.

Answer 5

I doubt that any one would bother to open an account, on line, for one share of stock. You could consult with a broker you know in the business or your family knows in the business and as a favor, would expend the effort to fulfill the request to purchase one share of stock. May I suggest you save every penny you can and when you have amassed a fair amount, start purchasing stock on a regular basis. This is how wealth grows and how you avoid packing groceries at the Supermarket after retirement when you funds are inadequate to sustain your reduced standard of living.