You will pay cash to buy those MetLife stocks. This cash first needs to be sent (deposited) to your broker. This is usually super easy and quick, actually even easier than opening your brokerage account. The most common way you can deposit your money is bank transfer and using credit/debit card.
How did I receive cash for my MetLife shares?
Shareholders of MetLife, Inc. who owned less than 11 shares of common stock, or others who would otherwise have received fractional shares, received cash. The transfer agent issued any whole number of shares electronically to you by way of direct registration in book-entry form under the Direct Registration System (DRS).
How do I update the ticker symbol on my MetLife account?
MetLife’s common stock ticker symbol is MET and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE. How do I update the address on my MetLife, Inc. common stock account? You may contact Computershare by calling (800) 649-3593 to make changes to your MetLife, Inc. common stock account, including updating the address.
What happened to MetLife common stock?
MetLife, Inc. common shareholders who sold their MetLife, Inc. shares in the “regular-way” market after that date, but before and through the August 4 date that Brighthouse Financial, Inc. common stock was distributed, sold their entitlement to receive Brighthouse Financial, Inc. common stock in the distribution.
How do I obtain a copy of a MetLife report?
You may also make telephone inquiries toll free or request copies of MetLife, Inc. reports including informational brochures at (800) 649 - 3593.
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Should I sell my Brighthouse financial stock?
(BHF-Q) Rating. Stockchase rating for Brighthouse Financial Inc. is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.
What is the cost basis for MetLife stock?
1. It was determined that the MetLife stock had a Cost Basis of $14.25/share in April 2010. 2. The Federal Court of Appeals ruled in 2008 that IRS cannot impose a zero Cost Basis on MetLife stock after their demutualization in April 2000.
What is Computershare with MetLife?
Transfer Agent (“Computershare”), provides a variety of shareholder services, including information about: The Brighthouse Financial Distribution. The Purchase and Sale Program. Account balances and statements.
When did MetLife convert to a stock company?
2000After 85 years as a mutual company, MetLife demutualized into a publicly traded company with an initial public offering in 2000.
How do I sell stock held by Computershare?
How do I buy/sell shares? If you would like to sell shares you already hold, you can use Investor Trade, Computershare's online share sale facility for issuer sponsored securityholdings. The service is available to investors in companies where Computershare acts as share registrar.
Who handles MetLife stock?
Registered holders of MetLife, Inc. common stock, whose shares are not held in the MetLife Policyholder Trust, may sell their shares through Computershare by calling (800) 649-3593. Computershare's fees for this type of sale transaction are $15 plus commissions of $0.12 per share.
How do I access my Computershare account?
To log on to this secure site and request your initial password, go to www.computershare.com/coca-cola and click on "Create Login."
How do I check my MetLife status?
Can I check the status of my claim? Yes, you can. Once we receive the documents, you can call our customer service team at 1-800-638-5000 for updates. If you're filing as an individual beneficiary, we can also send you status updates via email or text if you selected one of these options when completing the claim kit.
How do I log into Computershare?
To log in, enter your User ID below. Your User ID is the unique ID you setup when you first registered for Investor Center. To log in, enter your User ID below. Please do not copy and paste your User ID as it may include spaces.
How do I get my MetLife 1099 DIV?
How can I get a copy of my 1099 form? You can now view and print tax statements by logging in to your online account and selecting the option to view documents. You can also send a request to [email protected] to request a copy of the 1099 form.
What happened to MetLife?
On March 6, 2017, MetLife separated its U.S. retail business. The separated business launched Brighthouse Financial, Inc. - an independent company that is no longer a part of MetLife. Click here to learn more about Brighthouse Financial.
What is MetLife called now?
Brighthouse Life Insurance CompanyToday, MetLife Insurance Company USA is Brighthouse Life Insurance Company, licensed in 49 states.
Transfer Agent
Our Transfer Agent, Computershare Inc. (“Computershare”), provides a variety of shareholder services, including information about:
Trust Beneficiary Information
Please click here for information for Trust Beneficiaries regarding the Brighthouse Financial distribution.
Internet Inquiries
Computershare Inc. on behalf of MetLife, Inc., now makes it easy and convenient for you to access your MetLife, Inc. common stock or Trust Interest account online.
Telephone Inquiries
You may also make telephone inquiries toll free or request copies of MetLife, Inc. reports including informational brochures at (800) 649 - 3593.
What happens if you buy MetLife shares?
If you bought the MetLife share for holding it for a longer term, you might participate in the annual meeting and collect all the news and information about the company. If you plan to sell it shortly after you see some increase in the price, you might use different position management tools.
What happens if MetLife goes bust?
If MetLife goes bust, you lose all your invested money. How to manage it: buy other shares as well, not only MetLife to diversify your investment portfolio. This practically means buying more different shares and not putting all your eggs in one basket. The ideal number of shares in a portfolio varies somewhere between 20 and 30.
How long does it take to open an online broker account?
After finding your online broker, you need to open an account. This is much like a regular bank account and opening one is usually a fully online process. At some brokers it's as quick as opening a new Gmail account, at some brokers it takes a couple of days until they do some background check on you.
What is Zacks trade?
Zacks Trade. Zacks Trade is a US discount broker that also allows international clients to open an account. Zacks Trade is a division of LBMZ Securities, which is regulated by SEC and FINRA. Customers are protected by the SIPC scheme, up to $500,000 (including a $250,000 limit for cash).
