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What are stocks?
A stock represents ownership in a company. If you own shares, you may benefit from price increases and sometimes dividends.
Why do stock prices change?
- Earnings and guidance
- Interest rates and inflation
- Market sentiment and news
- Supply and demand (buyers vs. sellers)
Dividends & total return
Total return includes both price changes and dividends. Some companies reinvest profits instead of paying dividends.
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Risk basics
Stocks can be volatile. Diversification, time horizon, and position sizing help manage risk.
FAQ
Are stocks “safe”? Stocks carry risk, especially short-term. Historically, long-term diversified investing has reduced risk.
What’s the difference between stocks and funds? A fund holds many assets; a single stock is one company.
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