While stocks prices rise and fall, profitable stocks can help your money grow. At times, they can even outpace inflation.
Some stocks pay regular dividends, usually quarterly. That's income you can keep or reinvest.
Since stocks trade by the millions every day, you can move quickly when you're buying or selling.
You decide which company to invest in, when it's time to buy, and when it's time to sell.
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Stocks are commonly known as "equities"
Companies sell stock to raise money for their operations
Typically, stocks trade on exchanges such as the NYSE or Nasdaq
When you buy shares, you are literally an owner of the company
Stocks may give you the right to vote in some company decisions