Basics
What is Stock?
A tiny piece of ownership in a company
Full Explanation
When you buy a stock, you own a small slice of that company. If the company does well, your slice is worth more.
Real-World Example
Buy 1 share of Apple = own a tiny piece of Apple Inc.
Pro Tip
Think of it like buying a slice of a pizza — you own that slice.
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