Basics of Stock Market 

Introduction

The stock market is also known as the equity market or share market, where investors and traders buy and sell stock from many listed companies. However, the world’s first stock market began in Amsterdam in 1611. Since then the stock market has been changed gradually. 

• What are Stocks?

Stocks represents the valuable tangible and intangible assets of listed companies. If someone purchases a stock that means he or she buys a small portion of equity of that company. But there are two factors which you have to keep in your mind before buying a stock. First, If the value of company goes up then you will make profit. Second, If the value of company goes down then you might lose your money. So before investing in stocks everyone should consider their investment knowledge first.