| Stocks and mutual funds are bought and sold almost | | | | The main goal of buying and selling shares in the stock |
| every single day. It is a fast paced environment filled | | | | market is "buy low, sell high". This enables you to |
| with hustle & bustle, the constant ringing of phones and | | | | purchase at the lowest price and sell it back at the |
| shuffling of papers. But how exactly are the stocks | | | | highest price giving you a large profit based on what |
| actually bought and sold? | | | | you had originally spent. |
| Each transaction that is done in the stock exchange is | | | | There are definite risks in playing "the market". |
| done by licensed brokers. If you want to buy or sell a | | | | Securities like stocks are definitely risky, in that within a |
| stock you must contact a broker. However, because | | | | moment's notice you could gain or lose a lot of money |
| most brokers on the stock exchange floor handle | | | | depending on the price. Many strange things effect the |
| larger volumes of stock than a single investor may be | | | | stock market since it's all based on buying activity, |
| interested in, they can refer you to a sub-broker who | | | | weather, national events, politics, and the economy can |
| can help with orders. Many banks can also help you | | | | do a lot of harm or a lot of good to the market. When |
| with buying and selling shares and help you create and | | | | making the decision to buy or sell stock, it may be wise |
| manage a stock portfolio. This will enable you to buy | | | | to do a bit of research and speak with a financial |
| and sell stocks online using money from your bank | | | | planner before investing in any stock. |
| account. | | | | |