: This allows for 24/7 trading and global access without a U.S. brokerage account.

Buying stock in Alphabet (Google's parent company) without a traditional stockbroker is possible, primarily through . These plans allow you to bypass the "middleman" by purchasing shares directly through the company’s designated transfer agent. 1. Direct Stock Purchase Plan (DSPP)

: This allows your investment to compound automatically over time.

: A minimum of $25 is typically required to open an online-only account.

: One major perk of Alphabet’s direct plan is the ability to buy fractional shares , making the stock more attainable if you don't want to pay the full price for a single share.