How To Buy Wells Fargo Stock

• Decide how you want to trade in Wells fargo. Do you want to to trade in Wells fargo CFDs Shares or Wells fargo Stocks.
• Register with an Wells fargo broker that suits your needs. Register with multiple to see which you prefer.
• Research Wells fargo financial reports. Use brokerage research tools and resources.
• Decide your budget and how many Wells fargo shares you want to buy.
• Buy or Sell your Wells fargo shares with your broker by placing an order.

You can buy Wells fargo shares with one of the brokers below depending on the type of trading you wish to conduct. You can buy Wells fargo shares with a broker like eToro or you can trade Wells fargo CFDs with XTB you can begin trading Wells fargo shares right away.

If you are buying shares in UK or Europe eToro offer 0% free commission on stocks. This is a big eToro selling point.

when a client buys Wells fargo stock at 1x leverage with eToro its completely free and they are buying the underlying stock. Also with eToro, clients can buy fractional shares – Min deposit is $200, but $50 is the minimum trade on stocks. eToro are one of the cheapest places to buy stocks.

Scroll down to read our indepth article on How To Buy Wells Fargo Stock. What you should know, Types of trading Wells fargo Stock and CFD's. Pros and Cons, everything is explained below.

Wells fargo Financial Details

Financial Details

Wells fargo Stock symbol	WFC
Wells fargo Sector and Industry	Financials Banking
Wells fargo Exchange	NYSE - New York Stock Exchange
52 Week High	$48.13
52 Week Low	$20.76
Wells fargo Market Capitalisation	189.65B
Wells fargo Average Volume	30,997,568
Wells fargo PE	31.51
Wells fargo EPS	1.46
Stock Currency	USD

Overview of Wells fargo

Wells fargo is an American Financials Banking company currently traded on the NYSE which fully known as the New York Stock Exchange.

Wells fargo trades under the stock symbol WFC on the NYSE.

Wells fargo shares are exchanged in USD on the NYSE.

Wells fargo has a current share price of $45.88 USD dated 31/01/2020.

The highest Wells fargo share price over the last 52 weeks was $48.13 USD and its lowest price over the last 52 weeks was $20.76  USD. That is a 52 week price range of $20.76  - $48.13.

Wells fargo Trading Volume and PE

Wells fargo currently has 4.13B active shares in circulation traded through the NYSE exchange.

Wells fargo market capitalization is $189.65B with an average daily trading volume of 30,997,568 shares.

Trading volume is the amount a security that was traded during over a certain duration. When talking about shares volume refers to the number of shares that have been bought and sold during a given day.

Wells fargo has a Price Earning Ratio ( PE ) of 31.51 and earning per share ( EPS ) of 1.46. Generally speaking Wells fargo having a high P/E ratio means that Wells fargo investors forsee increased growth with Wells fargo in the future. The current average market P/E ratio is roughly 20 to 25 times earnings. Companies that are losing money do not have a P/E ratio.

Wells fargo earnings per share is Disney company profit that's allocated to every Wells fargo common stock. Earnings per share is calculated by taking the difference between Wells fargo's net earnings and dividends paid for preferred stock and then dividing that amount by the average amount of Wells fargo shares outstanding.

Wells fargo Financial Charts

Financial Details

Wells fargo Information

Wells fargo Location & Contact Information

Address	420 Montgomery Street San Francisco, CA 94104 United States
Phone Number	1-866-878-5865
Website URL	www.wellsfargo.com

Wells fargo Executives and Board Members

President/CEO	Charles W Scharf
Chief Operating Officer	Scott E Powell
Chief Information Security Officer/Head:Information Security	Gary C Owen
Wells fargo Board Member	Elizabeth Ashburn Duke Betsy
Wells fargo Board Member	John D Baker II
Wells fargo Board Member	Donald M James

How To Buy Wells Fargo Stock Guide

Buying Wells fargo Stocks and CFDs

When investing in Wells fargo you have several options as to what type of investment you wish to conduct. You can buy traditional Wells fargo shares with one of our listed brokers or you can trade what is known as CFDs or contracts for difference.

We explain in detail the difference between buying Wells fargo shares with stock brokers and trading Wells fargo with CFDs below.

Wells fargo CFD Trading vs Traditional Share Dealing

CFD trading is quite much like stock trading except when you exchange a CFD you do not actually own any Wells fargo stock.

If you buy Wells fargo shares with a stock broker you actually own a share of Wells fargo. When you trade a contract for difference (CFD) you have an agreement with your CFD broker and are speculating that the Wells fargo price will change up or down.

Lets explain why you would buy Wells fargo as a CFD instead of as a share.

If you went and brought 100 Wells fargo shares at $100 a share with a stock broker you own $1000 of Wells fargo.

The main difference when trading Wells fargo as a CFD and buying Wells fargo as a share is contracts for difference offer increased leverage.

Contracts for difference are traded on margin which means to have $1000 invested in Wells fargo you would not need to invest the full amount as you would with a stock broker. You could invest a fraction of the amount ( known as the CFD margin ) with a CFD to hold a similar position in Wells fargo. Trading an Wells fargo CFD allows investors to hold larger positions than their invested amount. Be aware that although investing in an Wells fargo CFD like this amplifies any potential profit. It always exaggerates your potential losses which may exceed your amount invested.

If you invested in an Wells fargo share with a stock broker you would only lose the amount you invested as you pay the total cost of your position to your broker upfront. There is no leverage.

An Wells fargo CFD long would be hoping to profit from a rise in the Wells fargo share price. An Wells fargo CFD short would be aiming to profit from a fall in the Wells fargo stock price. Trading CFDs allows traders to profit from both directions of the Wells fargo price on the financial exchange. Giving traders greater chance to move with the financial markets.

With traditional Wells fargo shares you can only profit from a rise in the Wells fargo stock price.

Wells fargo CFD and Stock Market Times

When trading in traditional Wells fargo shares you are limited to when the stock exchange is open. You can only buy and sell with your broker when the market is open.

With CFD trading you can deal 24/7 around the clock.

Buying Wells fargo Shares with a Broker

Buying shares with a stock broker limits your risk to your initial investment as stock brokers require you to pay for the total amount of your investment. Stock brokers offer no leverage or loans when buying Wells fargo stock. This limits your risk to your initial amount invested in Wells fargo. You can only lose the amount invested with traditional Wells fargo shares. Another benefit of buying Wells fargo shares with a broker is that you may be eligible to receive Wells fargo company dividends if applicable.

If you Invest in Wells fargo via a CFD you have no shareholder privileges as you don't actually own any underlying assets in Wells fargo. If you buy Wells fargo stock with a broker you may receive shareholder perks and benefits. There are certain requirements to be eligible for some of these Wells fargo benefits as in owning a certain amount of stock for a set period.

If you own shares in Wells fargo you may be eligible to voting rights at Wells fargo shareholder general meetings.

Wells fargo Shares and CFDs and Tax

You should confirm with your local tax office but CFDs are free from stamp duty. When trading CFDs losses can be offset against profits when submitting your tax return.

Investment in Wells fargo Stocks and shares are only exempt from tax if the Wells fargo shares were brought through an ISA ( Individual Savings Accounts ) or SIPP ( Self Invested Personal Pensions ).

Should I trade Wells fargo Stocks and Shares or Wells fargo CFDs?

There are pros and cons to trading in both Wells fargo Stocks and CFDs. Which is better depends on each investor and a few factors.

Investing in Wells fargo stocks and shares is better suited for long term investments. Historically Wells fargo shares provide better returns over the long term, usually a 10 year period.

Wells fargo CFD trading is more suited to intra day and mid term traders. Wth intra day trading on an Wells fargo share investors aim to profit on the fluctuating highs and lows of the Wells fargo price throughout the day. Day trading as you can imagine focuses on profiting from the daily Wells fargo stock price change.

Both types of trading have different benefits and risks. Make sure you have a good understanding of what you are doing before you invest.

With CFD trading as you can short or long an Wells fargo stock you can hedge a trade against another trade.

A hedge is an investment that protects the money you have invested from risk. Traders hedge to minimize or offset a loss in value of an Wells fargo share price for example to a known amount.

Example Cost of Buying Wells fargo as a CFD Trade and Shares Side by Side

*All values below are estimates and are for illustrative purposes only. Please visit a broker for correct prices.

CFD and Share deals differ from broker to broker so check you are aware of the actual costs with your brokers.

	Wells fargo CFD trade example	Wells fargo Share deal example
Market price	$45.88	$45.88
Broker Deal	Invest $9.176 at 1:5 Margin (20%)	Buy at $45.88 a share
Deal size	100 shares	100 shares
Initial outlay	$917.6 (Margin = exposure x 20% margin factor)	$4588 (100 shares at $45.88)
Stamp duty	No	£20
Close price	Sell at $55.056	Sell at $55.056
Estimated Profit	(9.176 point increase x 100 shares = $917.6) *Not including commission fees and taxes	($5505.6 - $4588 = $917.6) *Not including commission fees and taxes
	Trade Wells fargo CFDs now with XTB	Trade Wells fargo Shares now with Etoro

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We compare multiple aspects of brokers to help you make a more education decision when investing in Wells fargo.

• Minimum deposit to open an account.
• Available funding methods for the below brokers that offer Wells fargo shares and CFDs.
• What you are able to trade with each brokerage.
• Trading Platforms offered by these brokers.
• Spread type (if applicable) for each brokerage.
• Customer support levels offered.
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