Imagine a small child exclaiming with pride whilst driving past McDonald's or WalMart, "that one's mine!" Or a teenager's newfound interest in the investing pages of the newspaper. Or an employee's loyalty to a company he or she is part owner of. These are the immeasurable returns of stock given as a gift.
You go for a trip to Disneyworld and your child get excited not just about going to meet Mickey but about the fact that he/she owns a Disney share symbolizing ownership.
A stock certificate or a single share representing ownership of a real corporation is one of the most unique, lasting, and meaningful gifts you can find. It doesn't wear out, requires no regular maintenance, and provides learning opportunities and a pride of ownership that other gifts can't touch.
Previously available only to individuals who could afford to invest thousands of dollars, technology has made stock ownership possible in ever-smaller units … down to a single share.
Stock ownership in US-listed corporations is available to citizens of all nations.
A framed share of stock is also a special kind of gift because it changes with time. Depending on how the company you choose performs, it's possible for the share to increase dramatically in value. Lastly, stock as a gift can be a good way to get someone started thinking about stocks and the stock market, which could help them out in the future.
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