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They're bought from individual companies. You contact the company concerned - telling them you want to 'buy in' to their business.
If they're accepting investment - they'll refer you to their legal team, where you'll agree on the terms of you investing in the company. After agreeing a price for the stocks, you receive a 'certificate of ownership' - which is essentially a copy of the transaction.
What else can I help you with?
Where is a place where stocks are bought and sold?
exchange
What was the place where stocks were bought and sold called?
A stock market
How are most stocks bought and sold?
Most investors purchase stock markets(or exchanges)
What is the definition of 'stock exchange'?
Stock exchange is a place where stocks and shares in businesses are publicly bought and sold.
What is the actual building in New York City where stocks are bought and sold?
The New York Stock Exchange.
What are marketing securities?
Marketable securities are stocks, bonds, and derivatives which are sold and bought in a public market such as a stock exchange.
Can a security be bought in one market and sold in another?
No. The security must be sold in the same market that it was bought in. Ex: In India you can buy stocks in both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) If you buy stocks of XYZ Ltd from BSE you can sell it only in BSE and not NSE
What is another name for a group of 100 shares of stock?
Stocks bought and sold in increments of 100 shares are referred to as "round lots".
What happens to your money once you buy a publicly traded stock?
Theoretically the money goes to the company whose stocks you have bought. But, pratically it goes to the person who sold the stocks. When you buy the stocks you buy ownership of that company from the person who already held it. It is like transfer of ownership.
How often do stocks change in the market?
Stocks change in the market constantly, as they are bought and sold by investors throughout the trading day. Prices can fluctuate based on various factors such as company performance, economic conditions, and investor sentiment.
What happens to stock when a firm is taken private?
When a firm is taken private, the stock cannot be bought or sold on the public exchange. This is called making the stocks illiquid.
Do you think some stocks are seasonal ex. XOM?
yes. just like more electronics are sold around xmas and gasoline prices spike during the summer (in AZ). A lot of stocks are sold on dec. 31 to get a tax credit. These may be bought cheaply. Google "stock December dogs".
