How can I find out when I bought shares?

The trade confirmation or brokerage statement from when you purchased the stock will show the purchase date. If you no longer have the confirmation or statement, the brokerage firm that handled the purchase for you should be able to tell you the date.

How shares are bought and sold?

The prices of shares on a stock market can be set in a number of ways, but most the most common way is through an auction process where buyers and sellers place bids and offers to buy or sell. A stock exchange provides a platform where such trading can be easily conducted by matching buyers and sellers of stocks.

How long does it take for a stock to be sold?

The Securities and Exchange Commission has specific rules concerning how long it takes for the sale of stock to become official and the funds made available. The current rules call for a three-day settlement, which means it will take at least three days from the time you sell stock until the money is available.

Where are my shares kept?

Shares are kept in the dematerialized or electronic form in two depositories – National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services Limited (CDSL). Depositories receive shares through Depository Participants (DP) and not directly from investors.

Who buys my stock when I sell?

Institutions, market specialists or makers, corporate traders or individual traders may buy your stocks when you sell them.

When did Kevin buy more shares in abcee?

Kevin bought more ordinary shares in Abcee Ltd on 21 April 2017. If Kevin makes a gain on the disposal of these shares in the future, he can deduct his loss of €1,000. You might receive additional shares from a bonus or rights issue.

When did Amy sell her shares in cemix?

Amy bought 100 ordinary shares in Cemix Ltd in 2003 for €500 (€5 per share). In 2007 she received a rights issue of one share for every two shares held. Fifty shares for €250 (€5 per share). She sold all 150 shares in October 2018 for €3,750 (€25 per share).

Who was the first person to sell Yes Bank shares?

Domestic mutual funds led the charge here, selling about 95% of the shares that were free to trade. They were followed by Federal Bank Ltd and IDFC First Bank Ltd, which sold as much as 78% and 64%, respectively, of the shares they were allowed to sell.

When did Jane and Kevin sell their shares?

On 1 April 2017, both Jane and Kevin individually bought 3,000 ordinary shares in Abcee Ltd for €3,000. They both then sold their shares on 14 April 2017 for €2,000, making a loss of €1,000.