Stock for AMAZON?

Question

I was thinking about buying a stock for Amazon only because I use Amazon a lot.

Is there any kinds of privileges and benefits for shareholders?

Thank you for your help.

Answer 1

Other than the potential for capital appreciation(selling the stock for more than you bought it for), and the right to vote in the annual shareholder meetings, you don't seem to get any benefits by owning the stock.  Some companies do payout the occasional dividend, but Amazon doesn't.  The following it taken directly from Amazon's investor relations page:

We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our common stock. We intend to retain all future earnings to finance future growth and, therefore, do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. The Company currently does not offer a Direct Stock Purchase Plan.

Answer 2

besides the chance to make money, no.

Answer 3

double digit return

Answer 4

The usual benefits: you can vote each year by proxy, and if A has a dividend you can receive those.

The main benefit of a stock like A is the increase in the stock price itself.

I don't necessarily recommend this stock. It certainly popped up last week but the whole market looks tricky. Amazon does look good compared to most stocks in this market, but personally I'd have a stop and get out at a pre-determined point.