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MissionSquare Wealth Management

Add Individual Stocks to Your Portfolio

Plan for the future with your own curated selection of stocks.1 Choose whole and fractional shares while executing commission-free trades2 with MissionSquare Wealth Management.
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What Is a Stock?

Individual stocks let you invest directly in companies that align with your interests and strategy. By choosing your own mix of stocks, you can tailor your portfolio over time. MissionSquare Wealth Management makes it easy to get started by offering whole and fractional shares and commission‑free trading.
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Stocks

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Whole Shares

Purchasing a whole share gives you a complete unit of company ownership. That typically comes with voting rights and a full dividend payout, if available. It can be easier to track your stock value when you purchase whole shares.
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Fractional Shares

A fractional share allows you to buy a portion of a stock based on the dollar amount of your choice. It helps you trade on your budget while gaining exposure to larger companies with high share prices. Your total share value is based on your percentage of ownership.
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Benefits of Stocks

Growth Potential and Diversification
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Stock values have historically provided higher long-term returns compared to bonds or cash. Plus, you can craft your portfolio to include a variety of sectors, industries, and geographies.3
Ownership
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When you hold stocks, you’re a partial owner of the company. In addition to voting rights, you also get access to potential dividends distributed by the company.
Liquidity
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Investing in stocks offers flexibility because they can be bought and sold throughout exchanges.
Transparency
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Research stocks with ease thanks to disclosure requirements. Publicly traded companies must regularly report their financials, risks, and performance.

[b3-regular]Stock markets are volatile and can fluctuate significantly in response to company, industry, political, regulatory, market, or economic developments. Investing in stock involves risks, including the loss of principal.[/b3-regular]

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you start investing in stocks?
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If you’re new to investing in stocks, start by creating clear goals, whether it’s saving for retirement, a down payment on a home, or something entirely different. Your time horizon plays a role in determining your risk tolerance – the longer you plan to hold onto your stocks, the greater chance there is of the value outpacing any short-term market volatility.
Do fractional shares pay dividends?
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Yes, fractional shares do typically pay dividends when available. Instead of receiving the full dividend, however, you’ll receive a proportional amount based on the percentage of your shares.
What kinds of stocks does MissionSquare Wealth Management offer?
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MissionSquare Wealth Management offers the ability to purchase whole and fractional share positions. You’ll find stocks of publicly traded companies of all sizes, including companies listed on major U.S. exchanges such as the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ.
How do I invest in stocks with MissionSquare Wealth Management?
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You can invest in stocks in a MissionSquare Wealth Management brokerage account. There’s no commission2 for trades over a certain threshold.
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Ready To Get Started?

Find stocks to invest in for a fully customized portfolio and no minimum account balance.

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Related Products & Information

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Exchange-Traded Funds

Diversify your portfolio with accessible and cost-efficient ETFs.
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Mutual Funds

Mutual funds are usually professionally managed, helping to diversify your portfolio while potentially mitigating risk.
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Personal Investing

Add flexibility and control to your portfolio with a MissionSquare Wealth Management brokerage account or IRA.
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[b3-regular]Diversification does not protect an investor from market risks and does not guarantee a profit. [/b3-regular]
[b3-regular]Investors should carefully consider their own investment objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs before making an investment decision.[/b3-regular]
[b3-regular]All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of principal. [/b3-regular]

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Footnotes/Disclosures

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[b3-regular]1Stock markets are volatile and can fluctuate significantly in response to company, industry, political, regulatory, market, or economic developments. Investing in stock involves risks, including the loss of principal.[/b3-regular]
[b3-regular]2No transaction costs or commissions. Other fees and costs may apply, including regulatory fees, fund expenses, bid‑ask spreads, and account‑level or advisory fees. [/b3-regular]
[b3-regular]3 Diversification does not protect an investor from market risks and does not assure a profit. An investor must consider the risk associated with all investments used to diversify assets.[/b3-regular]

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