I still dont get stocks
You buy them cheap, and as the company gains more money they become worth more and so you sell them for more?
yes shares are literally part of the company you own.
and as the company does better its worth more. so does your little %.
when you feel like your done being an owner, sell your position for its value.
companies allow people to buy in so they can use the money to help start up.
however they are stuck with the shareholder once they are established lol.
margin accounts pay off way way more. however they have alot more risk.
and if your stock does under, you can OWE the negative to the company.