📘 What is Stock Investment?

Stock investment is the act of buying shares (or "stock") in a publicly traded company. When you own a stock, you own a portion of that company. Your investment grows or shrinks based on the company's performance and market conditions.

Example:

If you buy 10 shares of Apple (AAPL), you own a piece of Apple Inc., and you profit when the stock price goes up or when Apple pays dividends.

🧠 Why Do People Invest in Stocks?

Stock investing is one of the most powerful ways to grow wealth over time. Historically, the stock market has outperformed other investments like gold, savings, or real estate.

💼 Types of Stocks

1.Common Stocks

Most common type, gives voting rights and possible dividends

2.Preferred Stocks

Fixed dividends, higher claim in bankruptcy, no voting rights

3.Growth Stocks

Companies expected to grow fast (e.g., tech companies)

Value Stocks

Stocks that are undervalued but fundamentally strong

Dividend Stocks

Regular income through dividends (e.g., utility companies)

Blue-Chip Stock

Stable companies with strong records (e.g., Apple, Coca-Cola)

Penny Stocks

Very cheap stocks, highly risky, often under $5

📈 How to Invest in stocks (Step-by-Step)

Are you investing for retirement? Short-term profit? Passive income? Your goal will shape your strategy.

1.Set Up a Brokerage Account us.CRYPTOINVESTMENTZ

signup to our brokerage platform buy/sell stocks:

2.Fund Your Account

Create a wallet, and store your seed phrase securely and fund your account to invest in stocks and you can sell and withdrew your money anytime.