Schwab Stock Slices. A simple, low-cost way to give the gift of ownership.

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Buy a single slice for as little as $5.

$Let's say Apple's stock is selling for $122. Since you're buying a dollar amount instead of a number of shares, you can buy a fractional share for as little as $5.$
Or buy multiple slices at a time.

$You can get fractional shares in multiple different companies for a total price of $50, instead of a total price of $7,527$

All corporate logos and prices are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation, an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Share prices will vary based on market conditions. Share % is of one share truncated to one decimal point.

Why spend money on gifts like toys that will break or go out of style?

With Schwab Stock Slices™, you can introduce someone you care about to a gift they can appreciate over time. Once you have funded a custodial account, for as little as $5 you can purchase fractional shares in any of America’s leading companies in the S&P 500^®. Whether it’s a gift for a birthday, holiday, or graduation, Schwab Stock Slices is a great way to teach the power of investing.

Educational

It provides a way to teach investing to someone you care about. Visit Schwab Moneywise to learn more.
Accessible

Any S&P 500 stock is now within reach. See a list of companies in the S&P 500 Index.
Engaging

It can be a fun and exciting way for people you care about to enter the world of stock ownership.

It's easy to get started.

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Open a Custodial Account

If you already have a custodial account, you can buy stock slices now. If you don't have a custodial account, you will need the contact information, birth date, and SSN of the minor handy to get started. Read more about the Schwab One^® Custodial Account.
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Fund Custodial Account

Once you open the custodial account, it may take a few days for it to be approved and funded. You’ll be notified when your funds are available.
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Buy Stock Slices

After your account is funded, go to Schwab Stock Slices to get started.

Give the gift of ownership.

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Celebrate the excitement of ownership.

Proof that they're an owner.

Give your Stock Slices recipient a tangible certificate showing the companies they own and love. After the custodial account has been opened and funded, and you’ve purchased the fractional shares, you can download and print an announcement during the confirmation process. This is just the beginning!

Stock announcement shown is an example only.
Teach young owners about investing.

Help make learning about investing fun and exciting with this interactive guide. It explains what investing is and why it’s important. Once your purchase is complete, you can download and print the New Stock Owner's Guide during order confirmation. You might even work through it with your loved one.

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What is Schwab Stock Slices?: Schwab Stock Slices is an easy way to buy fractional shares for a set dollar amount. You have the option to buy shares in up to 30 top U.S. companies in a single transaction. The stocks you purchase through Schwab Stock Slices will be individual stocks in your account that you can hold and sell independently.
What's a fractional share?: A fractional share is when you own less than one whole share of a company. Fractional shares allow you to purchase stocks based on the dollar amount you want to invest, so you may end up with a fraction of a share, a whole share, or more than one share.
What’s a custodial account?: Great question. A custodial account is an account that’s set up and managed by an adult on behalf of a young person who’s legally a minor. A minor is typically someone who’s younger than 18 or 21, depending on the state. While the adult custodian controls the account, the assets in the account are the property of the minor. Once the minor reaches the "age of majority" (legal adult age in their state), they will take control of the assets in the account. Learn more about the potential benefits and limitations of a custodial account.
How can I learn more about opening a custodial account?: You can open and fund a custodial account online. In addition to information about yourself, you'll need the minor's contact details, birth date, and Social Security number. Note that trading in the account can only occur once the custodial account is open and funded. Learn more and open a custodial account .
Which stocks are available for purchase in Schwab Stock Slices?: The stocks available for purchase through Schwab Stock Slices are those in the S&P 500 Index (S&P 500), which includes the 500 leading large-cap U.S. publicly traded companies. The S&P 500 is often used as a benchmark or indicator of how large-cap U.S. equities are performing. See a list of companies in the S&P 500 Index.
Is there a minimum or limit on how much I can invest through Schwab Stock Slices?: Yes, the minimum for a single transaction is $5, and the maximum is $50,000.
Is there a limit on the number of fractional shares I can buy through Schwab Stock Slices?: No. You can use Schwab Stock Slices to invest as often as you want.
What happens after I purchase stocks through Schwab Stock Slices?: The individual stock(s) will be in your brokerage account.
Do I need a Schwab account?: Yes, to buy a fractional share, you will need to have an eligible Schwab brokerage account (e.g., a custodial, individual, joint account, etc.).
Are there any fees?: There are no commissions when you buy stocks online through Schwab Stock Slices, just the same as if you traded regular stocks.¹ An exchange processing fee applies when you sell a stock(s), and certain securities may be subject to other fees and expenses.
How can I let my loved one know about the stock in their custodial account?: If you use Schwab Stock Slices to buy shares through a custodial account, you can print and personalize an announcement of your purchase. See an example of an announcement.
What happens to my fractional shares if there is as stock split?: Multiply your current fractions by the whole number shares of the stock split to see what your future whole or fractional share holdings will be upon completion of the stock split. For example, if you owned .15 of a share and the company announced a split of three additional shares, you could anticipate holding .45 (.15 * 3) of a share when the stock split is complete. If you held .43 shares of the same company, at the completion of the stock split you'd have 1.72 shares. This equates to a whole share and a fractional share because the split would award you an additional 1.29 shares (.43 x 3) shares.

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Schwab Stock Slices. A simple, low-cost way to give the gift of ownership.

A simple, low-cost way to give the gift of ownership to your loved ones through stock slices.

Buy a single slice for as little as $5.

Or buy multiple slices at a time.

Why spend money on gifts like toys that will break or go out of style?

Educational

Accessible

Engaging

It's easy to get started.

Open a Custodial Account

Fund Custodial Account

Buy Stock Slices

Give the gift of ownership.

Give the gift of ownership.

Celebrate the excitement of ownership.

Proof that they're an owner.

Stock announcement shown is an example only.

Teach young owners about investing.

Interested in buying fractional shares for yourself?

Interested in buying stock slices for yourself?

Happy to answer any questions.

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