Gifting appreciated stock is often a "win-win" for both the giver and the receiver due to how the IRS treats these transfers. How to gift stock | Vanguard
: Both parties must have a brokerage account. You will typically need the recipient’s full name, address, brokerage account number, and the firm’s DTC number .
: Many modern brokerages, like Fidelity and Vanguard , allow you to initiate these transfers online or via a specialized gift form.