Stocks

Stock

A stock represents ownership in a company. When you buy a stock, you become a shareholder with rights to potential dividends and voting. Stock prices fluctuate based on company performance, market sentiment, and economic conditions.

Example

Owning 100 shares of Apple gives you fractional ownership of the company.

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