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| Shares of corporate stock represent equity ownership in a company. When you own shares, you actually own a small piece of the company. You may consider buying stock if you want to realize growth or increase your current income. When buying stocks, you should always be willing to accept the risk that your investments could decrease in value. |
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Corporate stocks can produce income in two ways:
- Dividend Income: Many companies distribute part of their annual profits to shareholders in the form of dividend payments, usually quarterly.
- Capital Gains: If you sell the stock for more than your purchase price, you realize a capital gain — the difference between what you paid for the stock and what you received in selling it, less fees and commissions.
There are tax consequences with regard to both Dividend Income and Capital Gain distributions. BB&T Investment Services, Inc. and its affiliates do not provide tax advice. Before acting on any such information, consult your own accountant or tax advisor.
BB&T Investment Services, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer and wholly owned subsidiary of Branch Banking and Trust Company. |
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| Contact us by Phone |
| To arrange a meeting with an Investment Counselor, contact your local BB&T bank branch or call 1-800-453-7348 |
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| Contact us by Mail |
BB&T Investment Services, Inc.
200 S. College St., 8th floor
Charlotte, NC 28202 |
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| Investment products offered through BB&T Investment Services, Inc. are:
Not a deposit • Not FDIC-insured • Not guaranteed by the bank •
Not insured by any federal government agency • May go down in value |
Member FINRA. Member SIPC.
Learn more at www.finra.org and www.sipc.org.
Please Note: BB&T Investment Services, Inc. can only serve clients residing in states in which we are currently registered with the National Association of Securities Dealers. For states other than North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, Florida, and Indiana, please call 1-800-453-7348 and select Option 3 for more information.
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