Stock Market Basics
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Stock Market Basics
Understanding the Stock Market
The stock market is where you can buy and sell a company's stock, which corporations issue through shares to raise capital. This capital is necessary for companies to produce their products and services.
Shareholders
Those who purchase these shares are known as shareholders, and they can be individuals or organizations.
Broad Use of the Term
The term "stock market" can also refer to all stocks and securities available for trading. For example, when someone says, "the stock market performed well today," they are referring to the overall activity of trading.
Bonds and Commodities
The stock market doesn't only involve stocks. It also includes the trading of bonds, which are debt securities indicating that the issuer owes the holder. Bonds operate like loans but in security form and are usually traded over-the-counter, meaning directly between two parties, as opposed to stock exchanges.
Furthermore, the market encompasses commodities trading. Commodities refer to raw products like agricultural goods (coffee, wheat) and other materials (oil, metals).
Stock Exchange vs. Stock Market
It's important to distinguish between the stock market and the stock exchange. The stock exchange is specifically for bringing buyers and sellers of stocks and securities together. You can participate in the stock exchange as either a private investor or a large hedge fund trader, typically through a broker.
Types of Exchanges
There are two types of exchanges:
1. Physical Exchanges: These are bustling environments depicted in media, where frenetic traders negotiate prices vocally.
2. Electronic Exchanges: Here, trading is conducted digitally via computer terminals, offering a more modern and efficient approach.
By understanding these basics, you can better navigate and participate in the dynamic world of stock trading.
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