Came across this article about giving “stock gift cards” as gift which is very innovative ideas though the practicability in Singapore’s context remain yet to be seen. Many challenges and hurdle will need to be cleared before this could happen here in our country.
I don't mind if someone would give me this as gift which consist stock of " Google , Apple or Facebook " and this is definately much better than getting something which you don't really like it or just wear it once.
Stock Gift Cards: Bringing Wall Street To The Masses?
http://www.investors.com/etfs-and-funds/personal-finance/wall-street-literally-meets-main-street-via-gift-cards/
Economist has long debates about efficiency of gift-giving and the merit of it, billions of dollar lost in economic value as receiver of gift did not really appreciate what they received.
Deciding what holiday presents to buy can be stressful as we would all like to buy everyone their dream gift ......