2006-06-26 04:02:52 · 7 answers · asked by Salad Fingers 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Investing
In brief, buying a stock is purchasing a share of the company you are interested in. You are part owner of the company and can possibly earn money (dividends) for investing in the company. There are some cases in which stockholders are invited to company meetings (stockholders meetings) and you will be kept up to date through a annual stock report of the growth and progress(hopefully) of the company from the previous year. Also, some stockholders can actually have a voice in the company.
Buying stocks, although can be risky, can help build your financial future and make you savvy about business practices.
2006-06-26 04:11:49 · answer #1 · answered by Prude5 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buying stock is to buy shares in the company. Company sell shares to raise money so if you invest in the company, you buy their shares. After you bought their share, you become a stock holder of that company.
2006-06-26 11:18:59 · answer #2 · answered by h2o 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it gives you a cance to buy a 'share' of a company that you think does good business.
You are an owner and have rights such as: voting at annual meetings, paid dividends.
2006-06-26 11:06:21 · answer #3 · answered by JOEGIN149 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gambling and making money. It is investing in a company gambling on it growing and being worth more. Investing wisely is one of the best ways to secure your future.
2006-06-26 11:06:56 · answer #4 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a good way to make money without actually working.
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2006-06-26 12:49:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are buying tiny shares of a certain company to make money
2006-06-26 11:06:38 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-26 13:09:18 · answer #7 · answered by dredude52 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋