What is a stock market ans stocks and shares?

Question

im a 13 yr old and im new to this stuff, i dont know what goes on about this stuff, all i know is my uncle is a broker!

Answer 1

you'll learn of it when you get accounting or finance subjects...

to simplify, stocks are the part of a corporation wherein people buy it so they will have a share of the corporation. with shares, they earn or lose money depending on the performance of that corporation.

the place that holds all stocks, meaning where available stocks and monitoring them, is the place called stock market.

stocks are very expensive but worth it in the long run provided you chose a good corporation.

Answer 2

I will give you even more then you've asked! Cause I'm sure it will help you in a future!

stocks: An increase in the short-term capital gains tax will deter short-term investors, but long-term stock investments still promise good returns. Some sectors to watch are automobiles, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, engineering and power

Mutual funds: There is no change in the outlook for mutual funds. Equity mutual funds will continue to do well over the long term

Small savings: Five-year Post Office Time Deposit will become attractive due to its high safety as the investment will be available for Section 80C investments. Its current rate of interest is 7.5 per cent per annum

Commodities. Trading in commodity futures will now attract a Commodities Transaction Tax (CTT), which is not very good news for the fledgling commodities market. However, some commodities such as gold still make attractive investments