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This form is used for enrolling in the Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan, allowing participants to reinvest dividends and make optional cash payments towards their common stock holdings.

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How to fill out Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Form

1. Obtain the Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Form from your broker or the company's website.
2. Fill in your personal information such as your name, address, and contact details.
3. Provide your account number or Social Security number as required.
4. Indicate the amount you wish to invest in purchasing additional shares through the reinvestment plan.
5. Specify the frequency of purchases (e.g., monthly, quarterly) if applicable.
6. Review the terms and conditions of the reinvestment plan and acknowledge your agreement.
7. Sign and date the form.
8. Submit the completed form to your broker or the designated address provided.

Who needs Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Form?

1. Individuals who own shares of a company and want to reinvest their dividends to purchase more shares.
2. Investors looking for a systematic way to increase their investment in a company over time.
3. Shareholders interested in long-term investment growth without having to actively manage their investments.

People Also Ask about

What is the downside to reinvesting dividends?

Dividend reinvestment has some drawbacks. One downside is that investors have no control over the price at which they buy shares. If the stock gains significant value, they'd still buy shares at what could be a high price.

How much does Computershare charge for dividend reinvestment?

There are two main types of dividend reinvestment plans that let investors automatically reinvest dividends paid by the stocks they own: brokerage account plans and company DRIPs.

Should I reinvest dividends when buying stocks?

In general, do not reinvest dividends as it reduces your overall return by continually raising your cost basis.

What is the Computershare dividend reinvestment plan?

What is a Dividend Reinvestment Plan? A Dividend Reinvestment Plan or DRP, allows eligible Computershare shareholders to have all or part of their dividends paid in Computershare shares.

What is the dividend reinvestment fee?

If you invest in stocks, you pay a 2% reinvestment fee based on the amount of dividends you reinvest. This means that if you reinvest $500 into stocks per month, your fee would be $10, leaving $490 available for reinvestment. If you reinvest into a mutual fund, you pay the price determined by the prospectus.

Does Computershare charge a fee?

Computershare does not charge a fee to transfer stock; however you may incur fees from other institutions. For example, you may be charged a fee by the institution that provides the Medallion Signature Guarantee.

What are the two types of dividend reinvestment plans?

While many dividends are paid in cash, some companies offer dividend reinvestment plans (DRIPs), which allow for the purchase of additional shares using dividends. If an investor believes the stock is a good value, this can be beneficial for their portfolio, especially since no fees and commissions are charged.

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What is Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Form?

The Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Form is a document that allows shareholders to reinvest dividends earned from their stock holdings into additional shares of the same company, often at a reduced price. It may also allow for the direct purchase of additional shares.

Who is required to file Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Form?

Shareholders who want to enroll in a dividend reinvestment plan or those interested in purchasing shares directly through the company's plan are typically required to fill out this form.

How to fill out Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Form?

To fill out the form, shareholders must provide their personal information, including name, address, Social Security number or tax identification number, the number of shares they currently own, and the number of additional shares they wish to purchase. They must also indicate their preference for reinvesting dividends.

What is the purpose of Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Form?

The purpose of the form is to facilitate the process for shareholders to reinvest dividends automatically and to make direct purchases of additional company shares, thereby encouraging long-term investment and simplifying the purchasing process.

What information must be reported on Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Form?

The information that must be reported includes the shareholder's name, address, Social Security number or tax identification number, details of the existing shares owned, the election to participate in dividend reinvestment, and any amounts for additional share purchases.