• How stock market works
The stock market represents the price people are willing to pay for a certain share in a company. Rather than being based on the assets a company owns, it is based on continuing profits. As such, the price of any shares you own will increase if the value of the company goes up.
• Markets
There are a number of different stock markets around the world, but the main ones are in New York and London. Stock exchanges are companies too, providing buying and selling services in one location, as well as reporting on the latest share prices.
• How to choose a stockbroker
Stock brokers handle share deals so you don't have to, which avoids trips to and from the stock exchange or private dealings with companies. Brokers are available depending on how much involvement you want in the process, the methods of access you want with your broker and the kind of investments you want to try.
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