How do I get share capital of my shares?

Question

Say I buy100 shares of a company today and I sell them next week.

1-Will I still get share capital for that week of owning company's shares?

2-If so, how and when will I get that?

Thanks

Answer 1

I wish I knew what you mean by Share Capital. I presume you mean a share of the company's profits for that week.

Well, you get nothing. Sorry. Most companies give a few cents per share to the shareholders every 3 months. It's called a dividend. If you don't hold the stock on the day the dividend is being given, then you missed the bus.

Yet another reason why you should buy stocks and keep them long term - not sell them a week later.

Answer 2

1. Yes

2. You will get a certificate showing you own 100 shares (a tiny percentage of the capital) or at least a contract note showing you are entitled to that.

Answer 3

I'm not entirely sure I understand your question, but I will try.

You buy 100 sharess of stock this week.  You sell the same 100 shares a week later.  During that week, you have participated in the fortunes and misfortunes of the company.  The stock value may have gone up or down, in the eyes of the market.  When you sell, you will get your proportionate share of that gain or loss in the eyes of the market.

In addition, the company may have taken a special action such as declaring a dividend.  Dividends generally include an amount per share, a record date, and a payable date.  That means that the company will pay a fixed amount (say $.10) to each shareholder of record on a particular date.  If that record date comes after you purchased the shares and before you sold them, you will be entitled to a dividene.  The dividend will be paid to you by a check sent to your record address on the payable date.  Clear as mud?  Good luck.