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Stock Trading

Understanding the Stock Market

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Stock Market Overview

What are Stocks?

Stocks represent ownership shares in a corporation. When you buy stock, you become a partial owner with potential for capital appreciation and dividends.

Primary & Secondary Markets

The primary market is where companies issue new stocks (IPOs). The secondary market is where investors trade existing stocks.

Major Stock Exchanges

Key exchanges include NYSE and NASDAQ (US), London Stock Exchange (UK), Tokyo Stock Exchange (Japan), and Shanghai Stock Exchange (China).
Stock Terms

Essential Stock Trading Terms

Bull & Bear Markets

A bull market features rising stock prices and investor optimism. A bear market describes falling prices and pessimism, typically a 20%+ decline.
Bull Market Bear Market

Market & Limit Orders

A market order executes immediately at current prices. A limit order executes only at a specified price or better.
Market Order Limit Order

Dividends & Stock Splits

Dividends are company profits distributed to shareholders. Stock splits increase shares outstanding while reducing price per share.
Dividends Stock Splits

EPS & P/E Ratio

EPS (Earnings Per Share) measures company profitability. P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings) compares stock price to earnings, indicating valuation.
EPS P/E Ratio