Ups stock, when is the quarterly purchase.

[brown_trousers]

I recently increased my contributions to the UPS stock purchase program, because the price was dropping and it looked like a good time to buy. I figured the quarterly purchase would be at the end of march, but compushare doesnt show anything for 2018 yet. Does anyone know when the quarterly purchase happens?

 

[upschuck]

Would assume somewhere around earnings announcement time.

 

[Indecisi0n]

July

 

[brown_trousers]

July

oh wow! seriously? that would make a 7 month quarter. The last quarterly stock purchase was at the end of december 2017

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

I recently increased my contributions to the UPS stock purchase program, because the price was dropping and it looked like a good time to buy. I figured the quarterly purchase would be at the end of march, but compushare doesnt show anything for 2018 yet. Does anyone know when the quarterly purchase happens?

When they payout the dividend us when you get the stock , I believe. I used to own some and in pretty sure that's how it worked.

 

[brownmonster]

I've been buying UPS stock since we could. I have no idea the answer to this.

 

[1989]

I thought the purchase date was always the last trading day of the quarter.

 

[BlackCat]

I recently increased my contributions to the UPS stock purchase program, because the price was dropping and it looked like a good time to buy. I figured the quarterly purchase would be at the end of march, but compushare doesnt show anything for 2018 yet. Does anyone know when the quarterly purchase happens?

I have a pending transaction dated april 2nd. It should hit your account any day.

 

[DrewDaddy]

I have had $50 taken out of my weekly paycheck. I am up to $650 (or 13 weeks) and no stock has been purchased. Also, where is my money being held? I am in trading group one. Isn't there anyone out there who knows how this works? A quarter is 12 weeks unless I am mistaken. I talked to my union rep and he didn't know when purchase happens. Seems like kind of a big deal. Agreed?

 

[Rabbit]

I recently increased my contributions to the UPS stock purchase program, because the price was dropping and it looked like a good time to buy. I figured the quarterly purchase would be at the end of march, but compushare doesnt show anything for 2018 yet. Does anyone know when the quarterly purchase happens?

Its never safe to buy into single stock even with a discount.youll get a better return with your 401k or mutual funds

 

[brown_trousers]

Im taking a gamble on the UPS stocks this year since it is a contract year. Seems to be paying off well. the news of Amazon delivery business and contract negotiations have depressed our stock prices at just the right time for the quarterly purchases. It is currently a 20.8% gain for 2018, which is even outperforming my 401k. The big winner will be if we vote no on this contract just before the next quarterly purchase, the threat of a strike will push this stock way down.

Anyone else here gambling on UPS stock this year?

 

[Benben]

Diversify Trousers, diversify!

 

[brown_trousers]

Diversify Trousers, diversify!

This isnt my retirement, this is gambling money. Would i be better off putting this money in a slot machine?

 

[Benben]

This isnt my retirement, this is gambling money. Would i be better off putting this money in a slot machine?

It is NOT a 20% gain for the year. Its actually down 16 points from its high of $135 in January.
As for getting in now......Someone once gave me great stock picking advice that I had to sleep on a few times before I believed. I always looked for stocks which were historically low, bargain priced if you will. I got burned more than once thinking I got in on the dip or "at the bottom." The advice I got and now apply is, "buy on the way up." Right now UPS stock appears headed up but anything can change that from the White House to Mother Nature.

My question to you is this; What do you think will happen if the media reports that the contract offer is voted down by the union? What are the odds that the vote goes no? Now weigh that against the upside if the media reports a yes vote. All of this happening headed into earnings season!

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

This isnt my retirement, this is gambling money. Would i be better off putting this money in a slot machine?

Nothing wrong with have a little money invested worth your employer. Just don't let it be too much money.

 

[brown_trousers]

It is NOT a 20% gain for the year. Its actually down 16 points from its high of $135 in January.

Its almost exactly a 20% gain. Both quarterly purchases executed right around $100/share. Which is a little lower than market value because of the 5% discount

 

[brown_trousers]

Nothing wrong with have a little money invested worth your employer. Just don't let it be too much money.

UPS is normally a very boring stock to watch. But in a contract year, with the threat of a strike, it becomes much more entertaining

 

[ManInBrown]

Last trading day in Jan
Last trading day in April
Last trading day in July
Last trading day in October

The last few purchases have been sweet. $101 and $99 respectively

 

[ManInBrown]

Last trading day in Jan
Last trading day in April
Last trading day in July
Last trading day in October

The last few purchases have been sweet. $101 and $99 respectively

I was mistaken. Just looked at my account

Last trading day in Dec, March, June, and September. And someone mentioned that they didn’t see the purchase on there account. It takes 2 to 3 weeks to show on your account. It’s still purchased on the designated day, it just doesn’t show for a few weeks

 

[brown_trousers]

I was mistaken. Just looked at my account

Last trading day in Dec, March, June, and September. And someone mentioned that they didn’t see the purchase on there account. It takes 2 to 3 weeks to show on your account. It’s still purchased on the designated day, it just doesn’t show for a few weeks

If we vote no on this contract mid september, it should tank the stock price just before september's purchase. And then as long as we don't go on strike, the stock price should correct itself after a while. that would be a satisfying outcome