Tag: Answered Questions
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What is an investment?
So you’re wondering what an investment is all about? Think of it like planting a seed. You put something (money, in this case) into the ground, hoping it will grow into something bigger and better. That’s essentially what investing is. Instead of burying cash in your backyard (which, by the way, isn’t a great investment!),…
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What is a stock?
A basic question that often comes from novice investors is “What is a stock? Why would I want one?” The answer to “what is a stock?” is that a stock represents partial ownership in a company, giving the stockholder a claim on the company’s earnings and assets. When you buy a stock, you’re essentially purchasing a…