Stocks investing basics
The investing we talk about revolves around the stock market. That said, putting your money into a business you create, or a home you will live in, can also be considered an investment. That said, putting your money into a business you create, or a home you will live in, can also be considered an investment. Investing Basics Every investor has to start somewhere. Discover basic investments such as stocks and bonds, read about speculative practices such as trading on margin and shorting, and learn how to open a brokerage account to begin investing today. Stocks (equities) represent ownership in a company. As a shareholder, you can achieve returns in two main ways: 1. The price of the stock may increase, allowing you to sell at a profit. 2. The company may distribute some of its earnings to stockholders in the form of dividends.