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STOCK THE STOCKINGS WITH STOCKS ONE SHARE AT A TIME
2008 holiday season offers great prices, may be last chance to own real certificates

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (November 18, 2008) — This holiday season may be the best time to take stock…and give it as a gift. With prices down, giving a share of stock is a thoughtful and smart investment.

“I didn’t want to spend money on toys they will outgrow, but this stock will grow with them,” says Gloria Starcevich of Illinois, who recently purchased framed shares of Disney stock to place under the tree for her five grandchildren. “Plus, stock prices are down and it is a fun way to introduce the concept of investing.”

Starcevich completed her shopping in minutes at OneShare.com, which sells individual, framed shares of stock in more than 200 of America’s favorite companies, including Disney, Harley-Davidson, Starbucks and Tiffany & Co. Each authentic share is a thoughtful expression of identity and brand affinity for sports fans, music lovers, fashionistas, techies and other enthusiasts. The beautifully framed certificates also are a tangible reminder of stock ownership that inspires children to learn about money and the stock market.

This holiday season, shoppers can take advantage of low stock prices and show support for American industry by giving stock as a gift. It’s also an opportunity to give a piece of history, since many publicly traded companies are in the process of eliminating paper stock certificates.

“Regrettably, stock certificates are becoming a thing of the past, even though many are considered to have historical or artistic value, says Richard Kretz of Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company in New York. “Companies such as Chevron, AT&T, Intel and even large brokerage houses like Morgan Stanley have moved to electronic transfers to save costs. They no longer offer paper certificates.”

“You don’t need a crystal ball to foresee that paper stock certificates won’t be around much longer," says Lee. “It’s a shame because they are so meaningful as gifts and collectibles.”

When he was a bond broker, OneShare founder Lance Lee was constantly approached by people who wanted to buy an individual share and frame the certificate as a gift or collectible. High transaction costs associated with such small purchases made them nearly impossible — at least until Lee launched OneShare in 1996.

At OneShare.com, shoppers can acquire a share of real stock and register it to anyone they choose in an online transaction that takes less than three minutes. The transaction cost is $39, plus the market cost of the share. Purchase options include framing, matting and engraving.

Adults can put a child on the path to financial literacy with a framed share of kid-friendly stock like Mattel or McDonald’s and OneShare’s free illustrated book, Stock Matters: An Introduction to Stocks and Ownership. All purchases include the OneShare Start-Up Kit, which contains a Quick Reference Guide, Owner’s Manual and Congratulations Card. The kit can be shipped immediately to announce a gift share, which can take four to six weeks to arrive.

Based in San Francisco, OneShare is the leading supplier of individual gift shares of America’s most popular publicly traded companies. To give a gift that uniquely demonstrates admiration or commemorates a special occasion, visit www.oneshare.com or call (888)777-6919.

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