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It is a place where you can purchase and sell shares (part ownership) of companies that are listed on it. There are 3 major exchanges in the U.S. along with smaller ones such as the OTC (over the counter) exchange, where "penny stocks" are traded. The main advantage of buying stock would be your chance of increased returns on your investment. Stocks typically outperform other avenues of investing such as CDs and bonds. The main disadvantage would be the unpredictability of said returns. The performance of the company you own shares with does not necessarily dictate the price of the stock. Markets are driven by many factors some of which are completely subjective, such as fear and greed. You will always exchange risk for higher returns in the field of investing.

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