What Are Stocks, Why Should You Invest in Them, and What Is a Stock Index?
What is a stock? Stocks, also called shares or equity, represent ownership in a publicly traded company. When you buy a stock, you become a partial owner (shareholder) and share in the company’s risks and rewards. Why invest in stocks? The main goal of investing in stocks is to grow your wealth. You can make money through capital gains (selling stock at a higher price than you paid) and dividends… Read More
