Merck (MRK) DRIP

DRIP Plan Highlights
Enrollment
Initial Purchase			$350
Purchases
Minimum purchase			$50
Maximum purchase			$50,000
Fees
Account Setup Fee			$10
Automatic investment Fee			$2
Optional Cash Purchase			$5
Reinvestment Fee			4% upto $2
Sale Fee			$5
Company Web Site			http://www.merck.com/
Additional Plan Information			Agent Site

Merck DRIP Details:
The Merck Dividend Reinvestment Plan offers a poor holding vehicle for your Merck investment with its $5 investment fee, dividend reinvestment fees, and $10 account setup fee. For most individuals we would recommend Sharebuilder or another low cost investment vehicle for long term investors for your MRK investment given its dividend reinvestment and optional investment fees.
Pros:
$5 sale fee
Cons:
$10 account setup fee, 4% dividend reinvestment fee up to $2, $5 cash purchase fee