Stocks Beginner: Buying and Selling Stock

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1.
Through ________, you can buy stock shares without a broker.
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Dividend reinvestment plans. If you already own stock in a company, your reinvested dividends can buy more shares directly. Not all companies offer these plans, however.
2.
It is possible to buy stock shares without going through a broker.
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True. If you buy shares directly from the company or through a dividend reinvestment plan, you will not need a broker.
3.
If you place a _______ order, your broker will buy or sell stock at a specific price.
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Limit. A limit order limits the price at which your broker will buy or sell a stock.
4.
With a _______ account, you may borrow from your broker to buy securities.
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Margin. Margin accounts let you borrow funds from your broker.
5.
A _______ broker helps customers make decisions on investments.
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Full-service. The full-service broker includes investment assistance in his or her range of services.