Do shares have to be bought online?

cojack101 · 01-10-2010 1:26pm #1

Hi all,

I keep myself liquid, so I'm in a bind.

Can I only buy shares online, or is their a company I can walk into in Dublin and buy shares cash there and then?

MrMatisse · 02-10-2010 9:35am

If your asking a question like that you shouldnt be buying shares as your gonna loose money.

cojack101 · 02-10-2010 10:53am

I havent been buying shares, I'm asking alot of questions about buying shares so went I start looking deeper into it, or read a book about the theories, or do a course in it, I'll alreeady know the basics.

I know obviously you can buy them online, or you can ring Davies and set up an account and do it over the phone, but is there anywhere it can be done face to face?

Satts · 02-10-2010 3:26pm

The last time I bought shares (a few years ago) I did it at my local AIB with Goodbody stock brokers, who are connected to AIB.
I don't know if you can still do this or not.

If you can still do this, it is perfect for your first few times.
But the fees not the cheapest and there may be a time lag compared to doing it online, which may cost you, if the prices are moving fast.

I went to my local BOI lately as I am interested in buying shares again.
They said they had stopped share dealing over the counter with a few years and I would have to contact Davys directly.
I don't know if this is all BOI branches or not.
I wanted to try Davys because they are cheaper than Goodbodys.

Or you could try the Golden pages for other stock brokers.

cojack101 · 02-10-2010 4:41pm

Thanks Satts!

uglybetty · 12-01-2011 4:46pm

Did you end up purchasing in the end? Trying to look into this myself, but a bit confused with all the options!

Do shares have to be bought online?

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