To sell your shares, you can use our user-friendly online Link Share Deal portal. Or you can call us and deal over the phone. Online Portal To log in to the portal, you will need your shareholder reference or investor code. This can be found on a recent share certificate (where applicable) or statement we may have sent.
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Can I buy and sell shares through link asset services?
Our share dealing service Link Asset Services allows you to buy and sell shares in a large number of companies that have Link as their registrar. Additionally UK, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man residents can trade in other UK companies that Link does not act as the registrar for, please see ' Dealing in UK stock ' for further details.
How do I access my holdings on Link Market?
How to access your Link Market holdings 1 Click “Shareholders Login”#N#On the following page you'll see an option to register for an account to access all your... 2 Enter your details.#N#The SRN / HIN can be found on your most recent holding statement or share certificate. It’s 11... 3 Holding Details Page More ...
What if I have more than one shareholding with link?
This is beneficial if you have more than one shareholding with Link Market Services. Only select "Employee Shares” if you received shares from your employer. 2) Enter your details. The SRN / HIN can be found on your most recent holding statement or share certificate.
What is link market services?
Link Market Services is Australia's second largest share registry and used by over 400 ASX listed companies. With offices in 10 countries, companies of all sizes use their services including CBA, WBC, TLS and WOW. Like its major competitor Computershare, Link Market Services is a large organisation with strict protocols.
How do I sell shares with Link Market Services?
If you wish to use the Share Sale Centre to sell your shares, you will need to be an issuer sponsored shareholder and provide your SRN (Security Reference Number). You must sell your entire holding if using the Share Sale Centre.
How do I sell shares held by Computershare?
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.
How long does it take to sell stock on Computershare?
The transaction will occur within five business days after your funds are received by Computershare, assuming the applicable market is open for trading.
How do I sell my shares?
you can sell shares by speaking to a broker or through a DIY investing platform. The cost of trading shares varies depending on the platform or broker you are using and whether you are selling your shares online, or in the case of paper certificates, on the phone or by post.
What fees does Computershare charge to sell stock?
A service fee of $15.00 plus a processing fee, currently at $0.12 per each whole share and fraction sold, will be charged for each sale. The pro- cessing fee includes any applicable brokerage commissions Computershare is required to pay.
How do I transfer shares out of Computershare?
To transfer shares from Computershare please complete our ISA, Fund & Share or SIPP transfer form as well as a Computershare transfer form, which can all be found in our useful documents section. The transfer form will include details of any charges Computershare may levy for transferring away from their service.
How do I cash out my Computershare?
Termination and Withdrawal A Participant may withdraw from CIP online at www.computershare.com/investor, via telephone or by mailing a request to Computershare. A Participant may also withdraw from CIP by selling or transferring all shares in the Participant's CIP account.
How do I avoid paying taxes when I sell stock?
5 ways to avoid paying Capital Gains Tax when you sell your stockStay in a lower tax bracket. If you're a retiree or in a lower tax bracket (less than $75,900 for married couples, in 2017,) you may not have to worry about CGT. ... Harvest your losses. ... Gift your stock. ... Move to a tax-friendly state. ... Invest in an Opportunity Zone.
How much taxes do you pay when selling stock?
Meanwhile, stocks that are held for at least a year and a day before being sold are subject to long-term capital gains taxes, which come in at a much more favorable rate. Long-term capital gains taxes amount to 0% for lower earners, 15% for moderate to high earners, and 20% for the ultra wealthy.
How do I sell stock immediately?
Market sell order. This type of order allows you to sell the stock immediately and it guarantees that the order will be executed without specifying the price of execution. Market orders typically get filled at or near the bid price when selling stock, just as they are filled near the offer price when buying.
Can I sell my shares without a broker?
Sell My Shares is an online platform and will act as the share registry holder and manage the transaction for you. So effectively you can sell shares without a broker in the typical sense.
Can I sell my shares at any time?
Anytime you feel the market is high or the value of the stocks held is adequate enough to trade, you can sell them to earn the benefits. In intraday trading, you are required to sell the stocks on the same day, before the market closes.
What is link market services?
Link Market Services is Australia's second largest share registry and used by over 400 ASX listed companies. With offices in 10 countries, companies of all sizes use their services including CBA, WBC, TLS and WOW.
What are the responsibilities of an ASX listed company?
Responsibilities include maintaining an accurate record of shareholder transactions, issuing holding statements and managing dividend payments. All ASX listed companies have a dedicated share registry that shareholders can contact about their holdings.
What is a share holder number?
A holder number / share holder number is allocated to you when you become the owner of securities by any other means than buying them through a broker. Either your CSN or a holder number will appear on your Securities Transaction Statements, Payment Advices and other related documents you may receive.
Can dividends be paid into a third party account?
Some issuers allow dividends/interest/ distributions to be paid into third-party accounts - that is, a bank account in a name that is different to that of the registered holder. In all cases, the dividends/interest/distributions of joint holdings can be credited into the account of any one of the joint holders.
Can minors hold securities in their name?
Some issuers may specifically preclude holdings being registered in a minor's name. Where not specifically precluded, minors are able to hold securities in their name, however this may present several impracticalities and legal constraints. The following problems could occur;
How to sell privately held stock?
The easiest way to sell shares of privately held stock is to get the company that issued them to buy them back. The process of a buyback is relatively simple. However, the sticking point is that the company must authorize a buyback, and if other shareholders want to sell their shares as well, then the company might not be willing ...
Why do companies go public?
Finally, some companies go public specifically to allow shareholders to sell their stock. The registration process is long, complicated, and expensive, but existing shareholders can include shares as part of an initial public offering. Many institutional investors use IPOs as an exit strategy, but for most individual investors, ...
What is the number to call for share dealing?
Our FAQs section should be able to answer any further questions you may have about our share dealing service or you can call our share dealing helpline on 0371 664 0445 (Calls are charged at the standard geographic rate and will vary by provider.
What time does the Irish stock exchange open?
We are open between 8 am – 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday excluding public holidays in England and Wales). If you are an Irish shareholder, please dial lo-call 1890 946 375. Remember to have your share certificate (s) to hand - this is not necessary if you are a nominee shareholder.
What is a limit order?
Place Limit Orders. A Limit Order allows you to take advantage of a price increase without having to constantly monitor the market.
Dealing in UK Stock
There may be special risk warnings or dealing restrictions for some companies, please click the links below for more details.
Link Share Dealing
Link Group provides trading services to residents of the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man.
Risk warning
Remember the price of shares can go down as well as up, and you are not guaranteed to get back the amount that you originally invested.
Share dealing enquiries
0371 664 0445 (Calls are charged at the standard geographic rate and will vary by provider)
What is the medallion program for stock certificates?
If you are signing a stock certificate in preparation for selling it, you’ll need to have your signature guaranteed by a bank or broker dealer that participates in a “medallion” program. The Securities Transfer Agents Medallion Program hosts more than 7,000 financial institutions that can guarantee your signature.
How to avoid a broker?
One way to avoid a broker is to contact the investor relations department of the corporation whose shares you own and identify the company’s transfer agent. You can sell your shares directly to the transfer agent. If you have possession of the stock certificates, you’ll need to sign them and send them to the transfer agent, ...
How do blue chip companies buy and sell their own stock?
Many corporations, especially blue chips, will buy and sell their own stock through a direct purchase plan or dividend reinvestment plan. Frequently, the plans pick up all the expenses, and you don’t have to spend a penny to buy or sell shares.
Do you need to sign stock certificates?
If you have possession of the stock certificates, you’ll need to sign them and send them to the transfer agent, along with whatever paperwork the agent needs. You’ll probably have to include a fee, although some agents may perform this service for free.
Do you need a stock certificate to buy shares?
You’ll need the stock certificates, and the buyer will need cash or a certified check. You might accept a regular check if you’re trusting or if the buyer is willing to accompany you to the local bank branch. You simply have to endorse the shares to the buyer and sign them.
