the real question is who in their right mind will invest in a home improvement store stock at this time, and especially in one that has lost money this year

why would you want a stock certificate unless you were giving a gift?

mountv said:I just opened a sharebuilder account with costoco $75 bonus. I'm gonna call and cancel cause I don't like the fee structure. Hope they don't charge me any fees.

Fool + Money = Soon Parted

From the time I initially made a deposit, the stock went up a cent but Sharebuilder lists it as "Money market cash balance"...and then there is a button to "make a deposit"...or to set up a deposit schedule. I thought that if stocks go up, your entire portfolio goes up...why is it separated into 2 parts? I just wanted to put money in and let it grow (or dwindle)..but I did not plan to keep "redepositing" the gain and pay another $4 for the transaction.

Please help!

I want to open an accout but I'm waiting to see what kind of deals they come up w/ over xmas holidays alot come up w/ best deals aroung that time.

JakeTheSnake said:From the time I initially made a deposit, the stock went up a cent but Sharebuilder lists it as "Money market cash balance"...and then there is a button to "make a deposit"...or to set up a deposit schedule. I thought that if stocks go up, your entire portfolio goes up...why is it separated into 2 parts? I just wanted to put money in and let it grow (or dwindle)..but I did not plan to keep "redepositing" the gain and pay another $4 for the transaction.

Please help!

Jake, that penny is interest on your money market balance. When you opened your account, the money was invested in a money market fund until you bought your intial stock. You can use that penny next time you make a deposit, just be sure and include it in the amount to invest in your next stock.