Ways to Trade or Invest in Stocks
Buying and holding stocks for years to benefit from company growth and compounding returns.
Buying and selling within the same day.
Relies on short-term price movements and technical analysis.
High risk and not ideal for beginners.
Holding stocks for several days or weeks to capitalize on price "swings."
Why invest in stocks?
Growth potential
While stocks prices rise and fall, profitable stocks can help your money grow. At times, they can even outpace inflation.
Income
Some stocks pay regular dividends, usually quarterly. That's income you can keep or reinvest.
Flexibility
Since stocks trade by the millions every day, you can move quickly when you're buying or selling.