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Stock investments are a type of ownership in a business, organization or government. The group sells a stock, or a piece of ownership, to investors for a specific amount. Those funds are in use to raise working capital in the business or other group. The investor is able to hold onto the stock certificate for a period and may sell it back to the company later for a profit. The investor may also trade the stock investment with other investors on a stock market exchange. The goal of selling or trading stock investments is to purchase them while they are at a lower price and then sell them when they reach a specific price point or more. This leads to profit. The risks of investing have a basis on numerous factors including the business's profit potential and the overall supply in the market.

Fast Facts

  • The size of the New York Stock Exchange is remarkable, especially when compared to the London Stock Exchange. In 2006, the NYSE's value was nearly three times that of the London Stock Exchange, which is the third largest in the world.

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