Stock Purchase Form

User Guide: Stock Purchase Form

Overview

This Stock Purchase Form allows you to request the purchase of stocks through a printable form. The form collects all necessary information for stock transactions and can be printed for physical submission.

Form Sections

1. Investor Information

• Full Legal Name: Enter your complete legal name as it appears on your account
• Account Number: Provide your brokerage/investment account number
• Street Address: Your current residential address
• Phone Number: A contact number where you can be reached
• City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code: Your complete address details
• Email Address: Your primary email for communication
• Tax ID (SSN/EIN): Your Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number

2. Stock Information

• Company Name: The full name of the company whose stock you wish to purchase
• Ticker Symbol: The stock's exchange symbol (e.g., AAPL for Apple Inc.)
• Number of Shares: The quantity of shares you want to purchase
• Order Type:
  • Market Order: Execute immediately at current market price
  • Limit Order: Execute only at specified price or better
  • Stop Order: Becomes market order when price reaches specified level
  • Stop-Limit Order: Becomes limit order when price reaches specified level
• Price Type: Market Price or Limit Price (required if selecting Limit Order)
• Limit Price: The maximum price you're willing to pay per share (for limit orders)
• Time in Force:
  • Day: Order expires at end of trading day
  • Good 'Til Canceled (GTC): Order remains active until filled or canceled
  • Immediate or Cancel (IOC): Execute immediately or cancel remaining
  • Fill or Kill (FOK): Execute completely immediately or cancel entirely
• Trade Date: The date you want the order to be placed

3. Payment Information

• Payment Method:
  • Account Funds: Use available cash in your investment account
  • Wire Transfer: Electronic bank transfer
  • Check: Physical check payment
  • ACH Transfer: Automated Clearing House transfer
• Account Type:
  • Individual: Personal account in one name
  • Joint: Account shared with another person
  • IRA: Individual Retirement Account
  • Roth IRA: Roth Individual Retirement Account
  • Trust: Account held by a trust
  • Corporate: Business account
• Bank Routing Number: Required for wire or ACH transfers
• Bank Account Number: Required for wire or ACH transfers

4. Additional Instructions

• Special Instructions: Any specific handling requests for your order
• Confirmation Checkbox: Must be checked to verify information accuracy

5. Signature Section

• Signature: Physical signature required after printing
• Date: Date of signing

How to Use the Form

1. Complete the Form: Fill in all relevant fields with accurate information
2. Review Information: Double-check all entries for accuracy
3. Print the Form: Click the "Print Form" button
4. Sign and Date: Physically sign and date the printed form
5. Submit: Deliver the completed form to your broker or financial institution

Important Notes

• Required fields are not explicitly marked but all information is necessary for processing
• For limit orders, you must specify a limit price
• Bank information is only needed for wire transfers or ACH payments
• This form is designed for printing - data is not saved electronically
• Always keep a copy of the completed form for your records

Troubleshooting

• If the print preview doesn't show properly, check your browser's print settings
• Ensure JavaScript is enabled for the print functionality to work
• Use the "Clear Form" button to reset all fields if needed

For questions about specific order types or account requirements, consult with your financial advisor or brokerage representative.