BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT STOCK MARKET!
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Basics of the Stock Market Stocks (Shares): Represent ownership in a company. Buying a stock means you own a small part of that company. Stock Exchanges: Stocks are traded on exchanges like the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) , Nasdaq , and Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) in Nepal. Indices: Groups of stocks that represent a market segment, e.g., S&P 500 , Dow Jones , Nasdaq-100 , or NEPSE Index in Nepal. 2. How People Make Money Capital Gains: Buying stocks at a lower price and selling at a higher price. Dividends: Some companies share their profits with stockholders through regular payments. Long-Term Investing vs. Trading: Investing: Holding stocks for years to benefit from company growth. Trading: Buying and selling stocks quickly to take advantage of short-term price movements. 3. Risks in the Stock Market Market Risk: Prices can go up and down due to economic conditions, news, or global events. Company Risk: A company’s stock can fall if the business performs poor...