the only way is through! You got this my friend. If it helps, maybe have a friend or close family member by your side to cheer you on. The feeling after will be priceless. scratch that… infinite.
For me I get more anxiety seeing all these bankruptcies (FTX, Blockfi, Archegos) and their poor investors’ assets are now in limbo and knowing that the brokers with SIPC insurance only cover 500k per account
If your anxiety is about dropped shares, just remember that they exist in binary states. They’re either on the books of your brokerage firm or they’re in ComputerShare. The backend process only takes a few days maybe a week at most once the broker starts the paperwork, but there is no point at which they are in limbo.
I was kind of in the same boat. Hate cold calls on something I’m not used to doing…. When I did it, I said ‘I’d like to direct register my shares’, TDA rep said ok, verified some info, it’s in progress, thanks.
If you are with TDA, you don’t have to say anything. I literally just submitted, via email, a form that I filled out. Didn’t even title the email or leave any text in the body. Just emailed a pdf.
Anxiety about one thing is only bad until something worse gets you worried. Being worried about jumping out of a second story window is bad until you realize the house is on fire and the window is the only way out.
Without details on which broker and/or where you are located, this is just FUD. Do you want direct ownership of your shares or not? Do you want to take shares away from the SHF or not?
yes it is that simple. as long as they know who you are and that you want to DRS your GME, it is that simple. that is all they need. you have nothing to worry about.
It's OK brother Ape, You have fidelity so you can do it online via the live chat nice and easy, after MOASS your anxiety will be gone and assholes like the story in your childhood will think twice before doing anything to you. ▸ BUY ● DRS ● HODL 🟣🦍🚀
Use the guide that provides every single step. Super easy. Took me less than 5 mins via the chat feature on my brokerage app. The guide can be found here, just select your broker from the drop down menu and away you go.
Pretty much any of those things should be fine. Literally be like, I wanna direct register X shares (or however many) of my GME. They should do the rest for you. TDA was requiring a phonecall to tell them verbally for a while, idk if they still are.
I think it intimidated me for a while because I thought it would take forever and then my shares would vanish and I wouldn't be able to access them from computershare until I got my purple ring in the mail. It's super fast from fidelity. It took me 2 days, and then I created my cs account and accessed them right away. Try it with a few shares, then when you feel more comfortable, do the rest
I get really bad social anxiety and trust me the DRS chat process through fudelity is extremely easy and quick to do. I've done it 3 times now and it get easier every time. You got this!!
This is one of those things that's even easier than it sounds. Others have written out all the steps once you have DRSed its such a relief. You got this!
I feel ya dawg! It’s called phone apprehension and loads of salesman and business owners deal with it. Very real. Here’s the deal though. They’re YOUR stocks and you have the right to register them in YOUR NAME.
I had DRS anxiety when it first became a hot topic. “I’ll miss MOASS if it gets screwed up!” I put it off for 3 months because “I’ll miss MOASS if my shares are in limbo.” I DRSd. That was 82 years ago and I sleep like a little chimp.
Euro ape here with anxiety too. I procrastinated the process for so long. Time after time I thought it's too late or that if I start the process I miss the squeeze. Or that I had to talk to people in English (even though I have c1 so it's not bad). Then I finally started the process a year ago or so from Trade republic to IBKR and then from IBKR to CS. The snail mails took some weeks bc I didn't call for express mail and in-between the mails I again waited for some weeks before doing something.
Why GME?
If you’re on fidelity, you can do it online via the live chat. Super quick and easy!
“I’d like to direct register X shares to Computershare please”
the only way is through! You got this my friend. If it helps, maybe have a friend or close family member by your side to cheer you on. The feeling after will be priceless. scratch that… infinite.
For me I get more anxiety seeing all these bankruptcies (FTX, Blockfi, Archegos) and their poor investors’ assets are now in limbo and knowing that the brokers with SIPC insurance only cover 500k per account
I have super bad anxiety too. That's why I Drs'd
Exactly. I empathize with the anxiety. I’d be more anxious about not doing it.
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If your anxiety is about dropped shares, just remember that they exist in binary states. They’re either on the books of your brokerage firm or they’re in ComputerShare. The backend process only takes a few days maybe a week at most once the broker starts the paperwork, but there is no point at which they are in limbo.
You would have been completed DRSing via chat in the same amount of time it took to make this post. Probably with less word count, as well. :D
True.
Hi OP. I too have anxiety and Fidelity lol Hit me up if you have any questions, but as others have said, through the chat is the best way to DRS.
Taking this step helps yourself by making yourself a better person ...
Fuck. I have a speech impediment, deal with anxiety, and hate phone calls, but I am also an adult, so I DRS’d multiple times.
I was kind of in the same boat. Hate cold calls on something I’m not used to doing…. When I did it, I said ‘I’d like to direct register my shares’, TDA rep said ok, verified some info, it’s in progress, thanks.
For example, you can say:
This post seems backwards. My anxiety would be through the roof if my shares were still held by a broker. Stay zen apes!
Ask yourself this; which is worse:
Bro wont miss MOASS, he just might not see phone number prices when his broker can't pay that.
You gotta stop being a bitch, son. Sorry, not sorry.
Fully agreed!!! Opp wants his little nuts stroked. Man up!
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If you are with TDA, you don’t have to say anything. I literally just submitted, via email, a form that I filled out. Didn’t even title the email or leave any text in the body. Just emailed a pdf.
Can always buy direct from Computershare.
Anxiety about one thing is only bad until something worse gets you worried. Being worried about jumping out of a second story window is bad until you realize the house is on fire and the window is the only way out.
Good luck anxiety sux
Bruh…. Wtf are you saying
Without details on which broker and/or where you are located, this is just FUD. Do you want direct ownership of your shares or not? Do you want to take shares away from the SHF or not?
This post is a little ridiculous imo.
I'll tell you what ... having your shares safely tucked away in Computershare is a HUGE antianxiety pill. Try it!
As someone with anxiety, even if you hit a bump with it, doing it through the chat was perfect for me. Good luck, fellow ape!
Anxiety sucks.
I understand where You are coming from but You can do it!
You got this 👊
Beat the anxiety 💪 you’ll feel better on the other side of a 5 minute chat!
I get it. I also have anxiety over stuff like this. I hate it and lock up and put it off.
I wish Merrill Edge wasn’t so confusing to DRS. I still haven’t yet and I need to. Having crazy anxiety from it.
best of luck! it takes like 3 minutes. you can do it!
yes it is that simple. as long as they know who you are and that you want to DRS your GME, it is that simple. that is all they need. you have nothing to worry about.
I developed super bad anxiety about having shares in my brokerage. I DRS’d more and more, with more and more urgency, until anxiety go away.
😐
I was in the same boat, managed to get it done from New Zealand. Have faith and back yourself, you've got this! You are stronger than you realise!
Here’s a quick and simple guide if you really need help:
Anxiety is having $400,000 invested in this and seeing bullshit posts like this. Literally LFG. I’m sick of waiting.
Excuses. Up ur mental game. Either u trust in the company or not. Simple.
I can’t believe what I’m reading. Grow up
I hope you overcome your anxiety.
Weed will help. Not medical advice.
You can do it op! You're going to be great!!! :)
hugz
Why GME?
I have faith in you! And you´re gonna feel great once it´s done :-)
Getter done now, be anxious post moass about how many tendies you will have to spend freely, plus you can just hire a phone person then!
It's OK brother Ape, You have fidelity so you can do it online via the live chat nice and easy, after MOASS your anxiety will be gone and assholes like the story in your childhood will think twice before doing anything to you. ▸ BUY ● DRS ● HODL 🟣🦍🚀
Use the guide that provides every single step. Super easy. Took me less than 5 mins via the chat feature on my brokerage app. The guide can be found here, just select your broker from the drop down menu and away you go.
My anxiety went away once I DRS'd. Having them out there in street name should give you nightmares.
Pretty much any of those things should be fine. Literally be like, I wanna direct register X shares (or however many) of my GME. They should do the rest for you. TDA was requiring a phonecall to tell them verbally for a while, idk if they still are.
You got it!
You can do it, can’t wait to see your purple circle
DRS for less stress 😉
I think it intimidated me for a while because I thought it would take forever and then my shares would vanish and I wouldn't be able to access them from computershare until I got my purple ring in the mail. It's super fast from fidelity. It took me 2 days, and then I created my cs account and accessed them right away. Try it with a few shares, then when you feel more comfortable, do the rest
I get really bad social anxiety and trust me the DRS chat process through fudelity is extremely easy and quick to do. I've done it 3 times now and it get easier every time. You got this!!
Have somebody do it for you then you just wait? Good luck fellow ape! LFG!
Use the live chat feature on Fidelity. Type "i want to direct register my GME shares." that's literally it
This is one of those things that's even easier than it sounds. Others have written out all the steps once you have DRSed its such a relief. You got this!
What’s the worst that can happen? Not DRSing.
HOLY SHIT, SON. SHAVE THAT CLOACA, PICK UP THE PHONE AND DUMP YOUR HOE. SHE'S FUCKING AROUND ON YOU, BOY!
I feel ya dawg! It’s called phone apprehension and loads of salesman and business owners deal with it. Very real. Here’s the deal though. They’re YOUR stocks and you have the right to register them in YOUR NAME.
Like anything else in life… always try something once and start with just the tip….
I had DRS anxiety when it first became a hot topic. “I’ll miss MOASS if it gets screwed up!” I put it off for 3 months because “I’ll miss MOASS if my shares are in limbo.” I DRSd. That was 82 years ago and I sleep like a little chimp.
Takes me ten minutes or less each time I’ve called to do it. Super easy
It really is simple. Say all of the above if you have to.
Euro ape here with anxiety too. I procrastinated the process for so long. Time after time I thought it's too late or that if I start the process I miss the squeeze. Or that I had to talk to people in English (even though I have c1 so it's not bad). Then I finally started the process a year ago or so from Trade republic to IBKR and then from IBKR to CS. The snail mails took some weeks bc I didn't call for express mail and in-between the mails I again waited for some weeks before doing something.
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How did you make out? Did you try the chat?
Yes!! It was even easier then I thought. I only sweated when I was waiting in queue.
If you have anxiety about it, try focusing on the outcome.
Jeezz, pull your weight and stop being ridiculous