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- Are GM stock certificates worth anything?
- What can I do with actual stock certificates?
- How do I turn in old stock certificates?
- Can I cash in old stock certificates?
- How do I find out what my old stock certificates are worth?
- What happens if you lose a stock certificate?
- How do I verify stock ownership?
- What is the best way to mail stock certificates?
- How do I cash a stock certificate in Canada?
- How do you cash in stocks of deceased?
- Are old oil stocks worth anything?
Are GM stock certificates worth anything?
A: Investors left holding shares of a company that files for bankruptcy protection are understandably bitter. ... But, unfortunately for shareholders in the old GM, the relative safety of the new GM's stock is of no value to them. Shares of the old GM are canceled.
What can I do with actual stock certificates?
Take the certificate to a notary public, and sign it in the notary's presence. Send the stock certificate to the transfer agent by certified mail along with any required documentation of your ownership rights.
How do I turn in old stock certificates?
All you need to do is contact the company and ask for its transfer agent. The transfer agent is the person that will help you get registered as the owner of the certificate and collect any uncollected dividends.
Can I cash in old stock certificates?
Not anyone can cash in a stock certificate. Most stocks are issued to an individual, but they do transfer to heirs. In this case, the transfer agent will tell you that you need to provide a probated will if you inherited the certificate.
How do I find out what my old stock certificates are worth?
Determine the collectible value of your certificate if it no longer has stock value. A stock can have worth based on who signed it, historical interest, or the engraving. This value can be found by contacting dealers, researching libraries, or searching listings on eBay.
What happens if you lose a stock certificate?
If your securities certificate is lost, accidentally destroyed, or stolen, you should immediately contact the transfer agent and request a “stop transfer” to prevent ownership of the securities from being transferred from your name to another's. Your broker may be able to assist you with this process.
How do I verify stock ownership?
Proving securities ownership is easier if you can remember how the security was acquired. If you bought the security through a brokerage firm, contact the firm and ask if they have a record of your ownership. Brokerage firms are required to keep records for only six years.
What is the best way to mail stock certificates?
Registered or certified mail is recommended, with return receipt requested. Insurance is also recommended to cover you for the cost of an indemnity bond, which would be needed to replace your certificates if the package is lost.
How do I cash a stock certificate in Canada?
You can't convert stock certificates into cash like you do with a cheque, even though both certificates and cheques are both made of paper and have your name on them. Instead, you need to deposit the certificates into a brokerage account first.
How do you cash in stocks of deceased?
If the shares were originally held in the decedent's brokerage account, simply request a transfer of the shares to the accounts of named beneficiaries. Once the transfer is complete, the beneficiary can sell the stock.
Are old oil stocks worth anything?
Old oil company stocks might be more than historical documents. They might still be valuable if they were issued by one of the seven major oil companies, known as the Seven Sisters, that once dominated the oil market. ... Contact your broker if the certificate was not issued by one of the Seven Sisters.
