Investing jargon made simple: Stocks & Shares
Please note this blog post was published over 12 months ago and so may not include the most up-to-date information, for example where regulation around investing has changed.
Rebecca Thomas explains what Stocks and Shares are, and why diversification matters.
Stocks and Shares are parts of companies that can be bought and sold by members of the public. In other words, a share of ownership in the company is for sale at a set price which could then go up or down based on the performance of the company.
The advantage of owning Stocks & Shares is that they can go up in value. For example, if a company is successful and grows bigger, your stock value is going to increase. This is where you can grow your money, the idea is that you buy a Stock at one price and are able to sell it a higher price. You must of course keep in mind that the value of investments can go down as well as up. That’s why it makes sense to invest with a long term view, which will give you the opportunity to ride out fluctuations in the markets. Stocks are bought and sold on Stock exchanges which quote the value of companies.
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