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 * What is DRS
 * Why Register Shares
    * Why Direct Register Shares?
    * Companies Who Encourage DRS

 * How to Register Shares
    * Buy Direct Using GiveAshare
    * DRS Request Template

 * Advocacy
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    * Shareholder Proposals Guide
    * Free Advocacy Resources
    * Contact Investor Relations
    * Submit SEC Comments
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    * The WhyDRS Database
    * Transfer Agents Directory

 * DRS Leaderboards
    * Percentage Registered Leaderboard
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WHYDRS IS A FREE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE ABOUT THE FINANCIAL MARKETS IN THE UNITED
STATES – SPECIFICALLY DIRECT REGISTRATION, A METHOD OF PERSONAL OWNERSHIP
AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE BUT RARELY USED. KEEPING LONG INVESTMENTS IN YOUR OWN NAME
- WITH THE SEC APPROVED DIRECT REGISTRATION SYSTEM - PROVIDES MULTIPLE BENEFITS
AND SAFETIES NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH OTHER MEANS.


WATCH THIS VIDEO TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CONCEPT OF THE DRS




WHAT IS DRS?

DRS stands for the Direct Registration System, which is the only way to register
shares exclusively in your name. If your shares are not in the DRS, you are not
the legal title holder and may not have actual property rights over them.

Learn more about the DRS



WHY DRS?

Power to the Investors

TRANSFER
AGENT
SECURITY

A Transfer Agent keeps a record and manages shares that are issued by a company.
Having an account with a Transfer Agent like Computershare is as close as you
can get to investing directly into the company. Think of it like having a
digital stock certificate.

Register your shares with a transfer agent to protect yourself from the risk of
broker bankruptcy trading restrictions, or vote trimming.

STOP
FAILURES
TO DELIVER

A Transfer Agent keeps a record and manages shares that are issued by a company.
Having an account with a Transfer Agent like Computershare is as close as you
can get to investing directly into the company. Think of it like having a
digital stock certificate.

Avoid broker abuse of Failures to Deliver (FTDs). Registered shares are always
guaranteed to be genuine.

PREVENT INTERNALIZATION
OF TRADES

A Transfer Agent keeps a record and manages shares that are issued by a company.
Having an account with a Transfer Agent like Computershare is as close as you
can get to investing directly into the company. Think of it like having a
digital stock certificate.

Disrupt dark pool abuse that hides trades. Every directly registered share order
made goes to the market and is recorded in your own name.

TAKE BACK
YOUR
SHARES

A Transfer Agent keeps a record and manages shares that are issued by a company.
Having an account with a Transfer Agent like Computershare is as close as you
can get to investing directly into the company. Think of it like having a
digital stock certificate.

Authenticate ownership of any US publicly traded stock, taking them out of the
hands of brokers, the DTC, and Cede & Co.


2 STEPS TO PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT





1

Learn about the importance of the DRS and make an informed decision about your
financial future.




2

Follow the step-by-step DRS transfer instructions provided on this site, or buy
stock directly through the transfer agent used by the issuer.

Learn more about DRS

Learn how to DRS



A COMPREHENSIVE DRS RESOURCE




1

WhyDRS is building an all inclusive resource for retail investors who want to
directly own stock in their name and on the ledger of the issuer.




2

This database is built using publicly accessible data assembled and curated by
volunteers. Click below to help reach the goal of supporting every company
directly.


Company Database

Contribute to Database



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WhyDRS does not give financial advice. Each investor is responsible for their
own decisions.

This site is not affiliated with any companies or transfer agents, and only
intended to provide information about the Direct Registration System.



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