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Stocks
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All articlesWhat Is an Index Fund? The Simplest Way to Own a Whole Market
What an index fund is, how it differs from an actively managed fund, why its fees are so much lower, and the risks it does and does not protect you from.
What Is a Stock? A Beginner's Guide to Owning Part of a Company
What is a stock, in plain language: what you actually own when you buy one, where the returns come from, why prices move, and the risks worth understanding before you start.
What Is a Brokerage Account? And How to Check One Is Real
What a brokerage account is, how your money and shares are actually held, the fees that are easy to miss, and how to verify a broker's licence before you send anything.
How to Read a Stock Quote: Every Number on the Screen
What bid, ask, spread, volume, market cap, P/E, 52-week range and the rest actually mean on a stock quote — and which of them are worth your attention.
Dividends Explained: How Companies Pay Shareholders
How dividends work, why the share price drops on the ex-dividend date, what dividend yield really tells you, and why a very high yield is usually a warning rather than a bargain.