direct stock purchase plan

direct stock purchase plan definition - business

direct stock purchase plan

A plan initiated by some firms that permits investors to purchase stock directly from the issuer (thereby avoiding brokerage commissions). Although generally open only to employees and current shareholders, an increasing number of companies allow nonstockholders to make direct purchases.

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