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Updated 2mo ago.
Updated 2mo ago.
A stock is a security that represents partial ownership in a company. By buying a stock, you become a co-owner of that business and can benefit from its growth through price appreciation or dividend payments.
If you buy one share of Royal Bank (RY.TO) at $150, you own a tiny piece of the bank. If the price rises to $165, your gain is 10%. You also receive quarterly dividends (~4% per year).
Rather than picking individual stocks, many beginner investors prefer ETFs like XEQT.TO or VEQT.TO, which hold thousands of stocks in a single security.
Stocks are the building blocks of financial markets. Understanding what a stock is helps you grasp how ETFs, indices, and diversification work. For beginners, investing through a diversified ETF reduces the risk tied to any single company.