How do I find out who owns stock?
Rachel Acosta 
Company Ownership Search – 5 Free Resources to Find Your Stock’s Current Shareholders
- Company Ownership Search on MSN.com.
- Institutional Stock Ownership Search on NASDAQ.com.
- Institutional Stock Ownership Search on Reuters.com.
- Reverse Engineer the Company Ownership for American Institutions on SEC.gov.
How do you find abandoned stock?
The National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA) has set up a free website at that will link you to the appropriate department in each state that holds unclaimed funds.
How do I find old stocks?
Go to or call (888) 786-2576. For a fee, this company will research your old stock or bond certificates. They also might be interested in buying your certificates if found to be collectible.
How to search for stock symbols by company name?
Use this handy form to search our extensive database of stock symbols. Simply type the company name, or a portion of the company name into the space below, select an exchange (or “all” if you want to search all exchanges), then click the “Search” button.
How can I find out if someone has lost my stock?
The Social Security number or tax ID and name of the registered owner – and in some cases the legal authority to inquire into another individual’s account – can be used to research those shares with a broker, the issuing company or its transfer agent. An issuing broker or transfer agent can help you locate stock shares that you have lost.
What to do if you lose a share of stock?
If your lost shares are long-term stock holdings, check to see if the company you remember was acquired or changed its name. If you are missing certificates, contact the issuing company, transfer agent or the stock brokerage where the shares were bought. Brokerage firms can research the history…
What to do if you lose your stock certificate?
If your lost shares are long-term stock holdings, check to see if the company you remember was acquired or changed its name. If you are missing certificates, contact the issuing company, transfer agent or the stock brokerage where the shares were bought.
