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To buy stock, you typically need to open a brokerage account, fund it, and place an order for the ticker symbol MSFT . 1. Choose a Brokerage Account

Established firms like Fidelity or IG offer extensive research tools and various account types, including standard taxable accounts and retirement accounts like IRAs . Buy or Sell Microsoft Stock - MSFT Stock Price Quote & News